Fall Risk & Home Safety Nursing Assessment
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What is this service?
This service involves a nursing assessment focused on factors that may increase a person’s risk of falling and safety concerns within the home.
Who needs it?
It may benefit:
- Older adults
- People with mobility difficulties
- People recovering from illness or surgery
- Individuals with a history of falls
What does the nurse do?
The nurse may:
- Assess relevant fall-risk factors
- Review mobility
- Identify potential safety concerns
- Provide practical safety recommendations
- Recommend appropriate follow-up where necessary
When should I book this service?
Book when there has been a fall, repeated instability, or concern about an individual’s safety at home.
What should I prepare before the visit?
Ensure the nurse can access relevant areas of the home and provide:
- History of previous falls
- Mobility information
- Medication list
- Details of existing mobility aids