Home
Forms Library
Fall documentation sample

Scott fall risk assessment 2025

fall documentation sample Preview on Page 1

See details

5 out of 5

48 votes

The document outlines the Scott Fall Risk Screen for Residential Long-Term Care, a tool designed to assess fall risk in residents. It includes criteria for evaluating risk factors such as previous falls, mobility issues, mental state alterations, and medication use. The assessment leads to a scoring system that categorizes residents into low or high fall risk groups, guiding tailored prevention plans and interventions to enhance safety and reduce fall incidents.

Here's how it works

01. Edit your fall documentation sample online

Type text, add images, blackout confidential details, add comments, highlights and more.

02. Sign it in a few clicks

Draw your signature, type it, upload its image, or use your mobile device as a signature pad.

03. Share your form with others

Send scott fall risk screening tool via email, link, or fax. You can also download it, export it or print it out.

How to use or fill out scott fall risk assessment with our platform

Ease of Setup

DocHub User Ratings on G2

Ease of Use

DocHub User Ratings on G2

Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Scott Fall Risk Assessment in the editor.
Begin by entering the Facility, Resident name, and Date at the top of the form. This information is essential for tracking and accountability.
In the 'Reason for completing tool' section, circle one option that applies: New admission, Change of status, Yearly review, or Serious fall injury/multiple falls. This helps identify the context of the assessment.
Review each risk factor listed. For each applicable risk factor present, circle the corresponding number. This scoring will help determine the overall fall risk level.
Refer to the 'Possible Strategies' section next to each risk factor. Document any strategies you plan to implement based on your assessments.
Calculate the total score at the bottom of the form. Based on this score, develop a tailored prevention plan as indicated in the guidelines provided.

Start using our platform today to efficiently complete your Scott Fall Risk Assessment online for free!

be ready to get more

Complete this form in 5 minutes or less

Get form

Got questions?

We have answers to the most popular questions from our customers. If you can't find an answer to your question, please contact us.

What is the risk assessment tool for pressure ulcers?

SSKIN is a five-step model for pressure ulcer prevention: Surface: make sure your patients have the right support. Skin inspection: early inspection means early detection show patients and. carers what to look for. Keep your patients moving.

What is the SSKIN assessment tool?

While it is recognised the fundamentals of care to prevent PU remains in SSKIN, the acronym aSSKINg (Assess risk, Skin inspection, Surface, Keep moving, Incontinence, Nutrition, Giving information) further supports clinician actions. An aSSKINg bundle is essentially a prescription of care at the bedside.

What is fall risk assessment?

A fall risk assessment checks to see how likely it is that you will fall. It is mostly done for older adults. The assessment usually includes: An initial screening. This includes a series of questions about your overall health and if youve had previous falls or problems with balance, standing, and/or walking.

What is the best fall risk assessment tool?

Morse Fall Scale The Morse Fall Scale is a widely used and validated fall risk assessment tool for adult patients. Humpty Dumpty Scale The Humpty Dumpty Scale is widely used for pediatric fall risk assessment.

What is the Scott trigger risk assessment?

* Scott Triggers is a set of evidence-based factors (named for nurse/program founder Susan Scott) identified as predictors. of highest risk for pressure injury development in the study (e.g., age 62 or older, Albumin level below 3.5 and ASA score 3 or. greater).