Fall and Injury Prevention

Educational resources and current evidence supporting best practice in falls prevention and intervention.

About

This resource guide supports health care providers to:

  • Reduce the rate of falls, fall-related injuries, and fall-related deaths
  • Encourage patient independence, safe mobilization, freedom of movement, and autonomy in decision making 
  • Foster interdisciplinary approaches to  imitating preventative/safety interventions

Assessment Tools and Procedures

Assessment Tools Education

Please consult with your manager/supervisor to determine assessment tools for your unit.

Ordering Supplies

Dalhousie Print Shop requisition form for ordering stickers and small posters bearing the fall risk logo. Use the following print codes: PrinA1030 (stickers), PrinA1038 (small posters)

eLearning Modules

Best Practice for Prevention of Falls in Pediatric Populations

This module will present an introduction into fall prevention in the pediatric population. It will outline risk factors and specific strategies healthcare professionals can use to reduce the amount of falls in patients.

Morse Falls Scale: Fall Risk Assessment

This module will present information regarding the use of the Morse Falls Scale (MFS). The MFS is the standardized fall risk assessment tool used throughout adult acute care settings in the Nova Scotia Health Authority.

These courses are available on the Provincial Learning Management System (LMS):

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