Get Post Fall Huddle Form

The Post Fall Huddle Form is a critical document used to document the details surrounding a patient fall and to ensure proper follow-up actions are taken. This guide will provide you with clear, step-by-step instructions on how to fill out this form online effectively.

Follow the steps to complete the Post Fall Huddle Form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Post Fall Huddle Form and open it in your browser.
2. Begin by completing Section A, which includes fall event details. Enter the date and military time of the fall, the department or nursing unit where the fall occurred, and the fall risk level assessed prior to the incident.
3. Indicate whether the patient had a falls risk wristband on at the time of the fall and provide the last rounding time before the fall. Assess and check off which elements were evaluated during rounds such as pain and positioning.
4. Fill in the physical location of the fall by selecting the relevant area from the options provided, such as 'from bed' or 'between bed and bathroom'.
5. Address whether the fall was witnessed or assisted, and if assistance was provided, specify what transfer equipment was in use at the time.
6. Note if any staff were injured during the fall and comply with additional investigations as indicated. If the patient fell from bed, indicate the number of side rails that were in use.
7. List any medications administered within the eight hours prior to the fall, and confirm if the patient is on anticoagulants. Document the preventative measures that were in place before the fall took place.
8. In Section B, ensure the post fall checklist is completed by indicating whether the MD was notified and attach necessary documentation including progress notes and updates to the care plan.
9. Finally, in Section C, the Flying Squad will complete the mini root cause analysis, detailing the direct causes of the fall and any counter-measures that have been implemented to prevent future occurrences.

Complete your Post Fall Huddle Form online to ensure comprehensive documentation and follow-up care.