Falls Tracking (iAS)

Modified on Thu, 9 Apr at 2:16 PM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Using this section of the interRAI Assessment Software is optional.

Adding details of a recent fall

To add details of a recent fall, on the 'Client' or 'Resident Overview' page, click on 'Risk Management and Safety' under the 'Common Tasks' menu.

1: Click on 'Falls Tracking'.

2: The 'Falls Tracking History' screen will open.

3: Click on '+ Add'.

4: Enter details of the fall.

5: Select the various assessment parameters from the drop-down lists 'Click Save & Return'.

Important note: You cannot add notes to a fall entry until the fall details have been saved.

Once the fall details have been saved, you can add notes to the entry.

1: On the 'Falls Tracking History' screen, click the folder icon next to the recorded fall, or double-click the entry.

2: Click '+ Add Note'.

3: The 'Falls Tracking Notes' screen will open.

4: Enter the fall tracking notes in the space provided

5: Choose a 'Category' from the dropdown menu by clicking on the down arrow (there is a Falls Tracking option)

6: Click 'Save & Return'.

7: The most recent saved note will then appear on screen.

To view or print a report about recent falls, follow these steps: 

1: On the 'Home' screen, click on 'Reports'.

2: Select the report you want to view or print.

Available reports include:

Falls Tracking History for an individual.
Falls Tracking Monthly Summary for a group of clients or residents.
Falls with Injury Monthly Summary for a group of clients or residents.
These reports are located on page 2 of the reports area.