Edinburgh Falls Pathways Knowledge and Skills Framework for Health and Social Care Teams
The EHSCP Falls Prevention Knowledge and Skills Framework provides an outline of the knowledge, skills, and learning required by teams and individuals to deliver the pathway consistently. It is structured across three cumulative levels, with each level building on the learning from the previous one. As learners progress, they are encouraged to continue using earlier resources to deepen their understanding.
The Falls Knowledge and Skills Tiers
Informed
Foundation knowledge and skills for all wellbeing, Health and Social Care practitioners who work with adults who may be at risk of falls.
Skilled
Knowledge and skills for practitioners to assess falls severity which includes using strength and balance test the Rockwood Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS).
Expert
Knowledge and skills required for practitioners who are competent to complete multifactorial falls assessments (MFA) with people who have been identified as level 3 falls risks and are at high risk of falling.
Standard Operating Procedure
The purpose of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to provide clear, step-by-step instructions to support the consistent use Edinburgh Community Falls Prevention and Management Screening Tool.
