In Edinburgh, the Falls Care Bundles were developed to directly link to the risk levels identified by the Screening Tool. The Falls Care Bundles offer a structured, evidence-based approach to improving care and outcomes. The information contained consist of practical, proven interventions and resources which, when used together, help enhance safety and reduce avoidable harm.
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The EHSCP Framework and Risk Stratification Tools allow for targeted, proportionate interventions to be implemented. This ensures timely, person-centred support and helps reduce avoidable harm by matching the right level of care to each person\u2019s needs.
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Based on the level of risk identified, the appropriate corresponding Falls Care Bundle can be offered. Following this screening, people are categorised into falls risk levels starting at level 0 (very low risk), level 1 (low risk), level 2 (moderate risk) and level 3 (high risk).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NHS Inform<\/strong><\/a> National Health Information Service, giving quality-assured health information to the people of Scotland.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Arthritis UK \/ A future free from arthritis<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Eyesight<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Musculoskeletal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Continence and Pelvic Health<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Physiotherapy Service<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Royal Osteoporosis Society, Introductory Booklet<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Edinburgh Leisure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Social Care Direct<\/a> NHS Inform<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Age Concern Scotland <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Edinburgh Leisure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Podiatry<\/a> Self Referral<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Advice re environment risks (footwear, lighting, rugs etc)<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Edinburgh Leisure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Provision of small aids\/equipment provision <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Referral to Physiotherapy \/ Occupational Therapy for targeted exercises and \/ or equipment provision <\/p>\n\n\n\n Referral for Telecare Service Community Alarm and Assistive Technology Enabled Care<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Resources for practitioners who are competent to complete Multifactorial Falls Assessments (MFA)<\/a> with people who have been identified as level 3 falls risks and are at high risk of falling. An MFA is used to identify and address the wide range of factors that may contribute to a person\u2019s risk of falling. The Multifactorial Falls Assessments is delivered as part of the Level 3 Clinical Pathway and is tailored to the individual\u2019s specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHealth and Wellbeing<\/h2>
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Care Pathway for Level 1 (Low Risk of Avoidable Harm) \u2013 Falls Care Bundle 1<\/strong><\/h2>
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Contact Social Care Direct Team if help and support to live independently at home is needed. The Social Care Direct Team will assist on establishing contact with the best team that may help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Physical Activity and Exercise<\/strong><\/h2>
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Health and Well Being<\/strong><\/h2>
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Care Pathway for Level 2 (Moderate of Avoidable Harm) \u2013 Falls Care Bundle 2<\/strong><\/h2>
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Care Pathway for Level 3 (High Immediate Risk of Harm)<\/strong><\/h2>
Level 3 Clinical Pathway Resources and Referral Routes<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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