Description

Determination on whether the fall was observed.

On-Screen Instructions

Select one.

Field Type

Responses

• Yes – by staff (regardless of who else observed the fall)

• Yes – by visitor, family or another patient/resident, but not staff

• No

• Unknown

Guide for Use

A fall is observed if another person saw the patient/resident reach the ground or other unintended surface. An assisted fall is inherently an observed fall.

History