Falls Audit
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Falls
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Comparison to Previous MonthIncrease/Decrease
Number of falls that occurred in the last month:
Number of clients who had a fall in the last month:
Number of clients who required emergency medical attention as a result of a fall:
Number of clients admitted to hospital as a result of a fall:
Number of falls that required reports/notifications to the Local Authority Safeguarding/Care Quality Commission/RIDDOR:
What are the main reasons for falls that occurred during the last month?
Falls Management
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Met
Not Met
Action Required
Responsibility
Target Date
Completed Date
Have all falls been investigated?
Have management reports been completed for falls that have occurred?
Have Care Plans been updated for clients who have had a fall?
Have Risk Assessments been updated for clients who have had a fall?
Have referrals been made to GPs for medication reviews when required?
Have referrals to other agencies for additional support been made when required?
Have falls been analysed for lessons learned?
Have changes been made to practice as a result of falls?
Falls Policy and Procedure
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Met
Not Met
Action Required
Responsibility
Target Date
Completed Date
Is the Falls Policy up to date?
Is the Falls Policy accessible to all staff?
Additional Comments/Observations
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