Fall Risk Assessment (Morse Fall Scale)
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The Fall Risk Assessment Form implements the widely validated Morse Fall Scale (MFS) to systematically evaluate patients for fall risk upon admission and at regular intervals throughout their hospital stay or care episode. It captures six key predictive factors , history of falling, presence of secondary diagnoses, use of ambulatory aids, intravenous access or heparin lock status, gait characteristics, and mental status self-assessment , each scored according to the standardized MFS methodology. The resulting composite score categorizes patients into low, moderate, or high fall risk tiers, directly informing the level of preventive interventions required.
Beyond the core Morse scale items, this template includes supplementary documentation fields for recording environmental hazard observations, current medications that may increase fall risk (such as sedatives, antihypertensives, and diuretics), and a section for documenting the specific fall prevention interventions implemented based on the risk score. This comprehensive approach ensures that the assessment drives actionable care planning rather than serving as a standalone checklist.
Designed for acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, and home health agencies, this form supports Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goal compliance for fall reduction programs. It facilitates consistent documentation across nursing shifts, enables trending of fall risk scores over time, and provides the evidence-based framework that quality improvement teams need to measure the effectiveness of institutional fall prevention initiatives.
What's included
- Complete Morse Fall Scale scoring with all six predictive factors
- Automatic risk level classification based on composite score
- Fall-risk medication inventory and environmental hazard checklist
- Individualized fall prevention intervention documentation
- Trending capability for serial assessments across care episodes
- Assessor signature and date-stamped documentation
- Structured medication list with dosage and frequency tracking
Who uses this template
- Hospital admission and daily nursing fall risk screening using the Morse Fall Scale
- Skilled nursing facility resident fall risk evaluation and care plan development
- Rehabilitation center patient safety assessment and fall prevention documentation
- Home health agency initial and periodic fall risk stratification visits
All form fields
14 fields across 2 pages. Customize any field after signing up.
How to use the Fall Risk Assessment (Morse Fall Scale)
Getting started with this template takes just a few minutes. Sign up for a free Formisoft trial, then select the Fall Risk Assessment (Morse Fall Scale) from the template library. The form is ready to use immediately, but you can customize every field, add your practice logo, and adjust the layout to match your workflow.
Setup steps
- 1Choose the template. Find the Fall Risk Assessment (Morse Fall Scale) in the template library and click “Use this template” to add it to your account.
- 2Customize fields. Add, remove, or reorder any of the 14 fields. Set fields as required or optional based on your practice needs.
- 3Brand it. Upload your logo, pick your colors, and add a custom welcome message so patients see your practice identity.
- 4Share with patients. Send the form via SMS, email, or embed it on your website. Patients complete it on any device before their visit.
- 5Review submissions. Responses appear in your dashboard in real time. Patient records are created automatically from the data collected.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fall Risk Assessment (Morse Fall Scale) HIPAA compliant?
Yes. All Formisoft templates, including the Fall Risk Assessment (Morse Fall Scale), are HIPAA compliant. Data is encrypted with 256-bit AES at rest and TLS 1.3 in transit. A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is included on every plan.
Can I customize the fields in this template?
Absolutely. You can add, remove, reorder, or modify any of the 14 fields. You can also add conditional logic, new pages, file uploads, e-signatures, and payment fields.
How do patients fill out this form?
Patients receive a link via SMS, email, or QR code. They complete the form on their phone, tablet, or computer before their appointment. No app download required.
Can I send this form automatically before appointments?
Yes. Formisoft's workflow automation can send intake forms automatically when an appointment is booked. You can set the timing (e.g., 48 hours before the visit) and include reminders for patients who haven't completed it.
Does this template work on mobile devices?
Yes. The Fall Risk Assessment (Morse Fall Scale) is fully responsive and works on any device. Most patients complete intake forms on their phone, so every template is optimized for mobile-first use.
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