Best Practice Intervention Tools for Fall Prevention - HHQI National Campaign
MAHC Fall Risk Assessment Tool Validation – STATUS UPDATE
MAHC is excited to announce that the academic validity study of the MAHC Fall Risk Assessment Tool is complete. The student researchers have written the paper which is currently under review by the faculty of the University of Kansas. The final step in the validation process is to have the research paper published in a peer review journal. Unfortunately, we do not know how long this last step may take.
The research process was very long and time consuming but we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Again, we are very proud and excited about this validation and will let you know when we have a final product.
If you have further questions regarding the validation or MAHC’s Fall Reduction benchmark project, contact Carol Hudspeth at carol@homecaremissouri.org or 573-634-7772.
2011 Falls Newsletter - 1st Quarter
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The FASTEST WAY to meet OASIS-C Fall Risk Assessment Requirements (must use BOTH forms)
MAHC Fall Risk Assessment Form - Click Here!
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Timed Up & Go Video - Click Here!
Helping patients reduce the risk of falling is an important goal for home care providers. Reducing falls improves outcomes and saves valuable resources.
Preventing falls saves lives.
In 2004 the Missouri Alliance for Home Care implemented a multi-disciplinary Home Care Fall Reduction Initiative specific to home health that identifies patients at risk and tracks both witnessed and un-wittnessed falls in patient's homes.
A National Healthcare Problem
- Falls are a leading cause of injury, immobility, nursing home placement, and premature death in the elderly
- Falls are not a normal part of aging, but may be a marker of underlying disease or the development of one
- Financial impact on society escalates with the severity and frequency of falls
- By 2020, cost of fall injuries expected to reach $43.5 billion
- Hip fractures are the most serious and lead to the greatest number of health problems and deaths.
- Fall prevention requires attention on a national, local and agency level
For additional information, please contact:
Missouri Alliance for HOME CARE
2420 Hyde Park, Suite A
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: (573) 634-7772
Email: Mary@homecaremissouri.org
