Falls Risk Assessment Audit
Audit fall-risk workflows to confirm assessments are completed on time, scored correctly, and matched with the right prevention steps. Use it to catch gaps before they lead to patient harm.
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What's inside this template
Assessment Completion
- Falls risk assessment completed on admission or transfer
- Approved tool used consistently (Morse or Johns Hopkins)
- Assessment documented in the correct location in the record
- Assessment completed within required timeframe
- Reassessment completed after change in condition or fall event
Scoring Accuracy
- Documented score matches observed risk factors
- Risk level assigned correctly based on score
- Score calculation is accurate and complete
- All relevant risk factors were considered
Intervention Plan
- Individualized fall prevention interventions documented
- Interventions match identified risk level
- Mobility assistance or transfer precautions addressed
- Toileting plan or rounding schedule documented
- Medication-related fall precautions addressed
Environmental Controls and Signage
- Falls risk signage posted per policy
- Bed in lowest position with brakes applied
- Call light and personal items within reach
- Floor area free of clutter and trip hazards
Bed Alarm and Education
- Bed alarm used when indicated by risk level or policy
- Alarm functioning and properly set
- Patient education on fall prevention documented
- Family/caregiver education documented when applicable
Common use cases
Frequently asked questions
Who should use this falls risk assessment audit template?
It is designed for quality, nursing leadership, patient safety, and compliance teams reviewing bedside fall-prevention practices. Use it during chart audits, unit rounds, or incident follow-up reviews.
What does this audit help verify?
It checks that the assessment was completed on time, the correct tool was used, and the score matches the documented risk factors. It also confirms the care plan, signage, alarms, and education align with policy.
Can this template be used for both admission and transfer audits?
Yes. The structure includes assessment completion timing, which makes it useful for admission, transfer, and post-event reassessment reviews. You can adapt the timing fields to match your facility policy.
Does this template support policy-based fall prevention checks?
Yes. It is built to compare documentation and observed practice against your approved fall-prevention policy. That makes it useful for identifying missed interventions, incomplete documentation, and environmental safety issues.
What kinds of findings can this audit capture?
It can capture missing reassessments, inaccurate scoring, absent signage, bed alarm issues, and gaps in patient or family education. It also helps document whether interventions match the assigned fall-risk level.
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