This resource guide supports health care providers to:
Assessment Tools Education
Please consult with your manager/supervisor to determine assessment tools for your unit.
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)
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):