Get Scott Fall Risk Assessment

Filling out the Scott Fall Risk Assessment online is a crucial process for evaluating the fall risk of individuals in residential long-term care. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step approach to help users accurately complete the assessment, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of each section.

Follow the steps to complete the assessment effectively.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Scott Fall Risk Assessment document and open it in your editing tool.
2. Begin by filling in the facility name and the resident's name and date at the top of the form. This information is essential for identifying the individual being assessed.
3. In the section titled 'Reason for completing tool', circle one option that applies: New admission, Change of status, Yearly review, or Serious fall injury/multiple falls. This indicates why the assessment is being conducted.
4. Assess the risk factors present by reviewing the following items. For each risk factor, evaluate if it is relevant for the individual. If applicable, circle the corresponding number indicating the severity of the risk factor.
5. Once all risk factors are evaluated, sum the scores for each item circled. Enter the total score in the designated area. Use the score to determine the appropriate level of risk and recommended action.
6. Based on the total score, create a fall prevention plan in the comments section that includes strategies tailored to the individual’s specific risks. Incorporate universal precautions for fall prevention wherever applicable.
7. Ensure to sign and date the form at the bottom. This confirms that the assessment is complete and documented.
8. Finally, save the changes, and if necessary, download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

Complete your Scott Fall Risk Assessment online today to enhance safety and care for individuals at risk of falls.