Patient Fall Response

Standardized response when a patient falls. Covers immediate assessment, neuro check, MD notification, family notification, documentation, and post-fall huddle.

Steps

• Ensure the area is safe and stay with the patient
• Assess the patient for immediate injury
• Obtain vital signs and perform a neurological check
• Notify the provider of the fall and assessment findings
• Escalate urgently if red-flag symptoms are present
• Activate emergency escalation per facility protocol
• Notify the family or responsible party per consent and policy
• Document the fall, assessment, notifications, and interventions
• Complete the post-fall huddle and identify prevention actions