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Form · PSF-FRM-002 · Version 1.0 · Approved by the ASF Expert Committee
Supports: 1.4
Purpose
To score falls risk on admission and after any change. Score bands are set by the clinical director.
How to complete
- Complete one form per patient, per area or per period, as the purpose states.
- Tick Yes, No or N/A. Any No is actioned at once and reported to the person named in the procedure.
Checks
| Item to check | Standard reference |
|---|---|
| Previous falls (last 12 months) | Yes / No [E-008] |
| Mobility and gait problem | Yes / No [E-008] |
| Medicines that increase falls risk (sedatives, antihypertensives, diuretics, opioids) | Yes / No [E-008] |
| Cognitive impairment or confusion | Yes / No [E-008] |
| Interventions set for each positive item | Yes / No [EC] |
Evidence
| Reference | Note |
|---|---|
| E-008 | WHO Global Report on Falls Prevention in Older Age (2007). |
| E-009 | ASF Expert Committee consensus. Score bands set by the ASF Expert Committee. |
Change history
| Version | Date | What changed | Approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | — | First approved version | Approved by the ASF Expert Committee |
E-learning for this document
- Slip, Trip & Fall Prevention (FALL-01)
Planned course: Hospital falls prevention, based on the falls guideline. New course planned.
References
- World Health Organization (2007). WHO Global Report on Falls Prevention in Older Age. Geneva: WHO. Open source (E-008)
- Accréditation Sans Frontières (2026). ASF Expert Committee consensus on Standard 1. (E-009)