Quality standard
Quality statements
Quality statements
Statement 1 Older people are asked about falls when they have routine assessments and reviews with health and social care practitioners, and if they present at hospital. [new 2017]
Statement 2 Older people at risk of falling are offered a multifactorial falls risk assessment. [new 2017]
Statement 3 Older people assessed as being at increased risk of falling have an individualised multifactorial intervention. [new 2017]
Statement 4 Older people who fall during a hospital stay are checked for signs or symptoms of fracture and potential for spinal injury before they are moved. [2015]
Statement 5 Older people who fall during a hospital stay and have signs or symptoms of fracture or potential for spinal injury are moved using safe manual handling methods. [2015]
Statement 6 Older people who fall during a hospital stay have a medical examination. [2015]
Statement 7 Older people who present for medical attention because of a fall have a multifactorial falls risk assessment. [2015]
Statement 8 Older people living in the community who have a known history of recurrent falls are referred for strength and balance training. [2015]
Statement 9 Older people who are admitted to hospital after having a fall are offered a home hazard assessment and safety interventions. [2015]