Nursing Fall Prevalence Audit Checklist

The Fall Prevalence Audit Form is developed by the Nursing division of SingHealth Community Hospital (SCH) to assess fall risk and fall prevention practices. The tool covers 3 domains (1) SCM Audit, (2) Environmental Observations and (3) Patient Education, and 12 review areas:

1) SCM Audit

• Fall Risk Assessment done upon admission
• Fall Intervention documented in SCM

(2) Environmental Observations

• Presence of Green Risk Band
• Call Bell in sight and within reach
• Bed in low position
• Table and personal items within reach
• Any trip hazards around patient?
• Is patient’s mobility status updated on the mobility status board timely and accurately?
• Is Geri chair seatbelt applied firmly with the lapboard in place? (applicable only to patients with high fall risk and/or dementia)

(3) Patient Education

• Does patient know how to use call bell?
• Is Next of Kin (NOK) aware of the fall prevention measures?
• Does patient/ NOK know the consequences of fall?