Use STRATIFY Score to Identify Elderly Inpatients at Risk for Falling

Are you evaluating the risk for an elderly person falling while a hospital inpatient?

Yes

Did the patient present to the hospital with a fall?

Yes

Has he or she fallen on the ward since admission?

Yes

Do you think the patient is agitated?

Yes

Do you think the patient is visually impaired to the extent that everyday function is affected?

Yes

Do you think the patient is in need of especially frequent toileting?

Yes

Select the appropriate answer for each functional ability

Transfer

Mobility

Use of STRATIFY Score to Identify Elderly Inpatients at Risk for Falling