fall risk assessment - indiana
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FALL RISK ASSESSMENT State Form 50048 (R2 / 7-17) LOGANSPORT STATE HOSPITAL
Date of last fall (mm/dd/yy): Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Date Check all that apply. Over seventy (70) years of age 1 Unfamiliar with surroundings 1 Impaired judgment on safe ambulation 3 Fall with injury within last thirty (30) days or any two (2) or more falls within last thirty (30) days 3
Fall without injury within last three (3) days 1 Confused or disoriented 2 Unsteady gait 3 Urinary incontinence at least two (2) times in last thirty (30) days without a fall 2
Urinary urgency / frequency at least two (2) times in last thirty (30) days without a fall 1
Presence of orthostasis / syncope / seizures 2 Disrupted sleep pattern in last thirty (30) days 1 Impaired vision or hearing, uncorrected 1 Needs assistance for ambulation 3 Prescribed any of the following below: 2 TOTAL RISK SCORE Check if on any of the following: Psychotropic (neuroleptics, benzos, etc.) Anticholinergic / Anti‐Parkinson Diuretic / Antihypertensive / Cardiovascular Opioids Hypnotics Laxative Assistive Devices:*(C=current, R=recommend);List: FALL RISK RATING (L,M,H) A=acute care plan in place T=addressed in treatment plan Rating differs from score ‐ See comment on back page. Staff Initials * The use of a walker or cane can be implemented only if the patient was walking with that piece of equipment at the time of admit or has been recommended through a Physical Therapy (PT) consult or provider’s order.
ADDRESSOGRAPH 0‐4 = LOW FALL RISK (L) 5‐8 = MODERATE FALL RISK (M) 9 or more = HIGH FALL RISK (H)