Description

The checklist assists leadership in evaluating if your facility’s fall prevention program is proactive, compliant, and resident-centered. Under CMS F689 – Accident Prevention, facilities must provide adequate supervision and assistive devices while maintaining an environment as free of accident hazards as possible.Falls remain one of the most significant clinical, regulatory, and liability risks in long-term care.

A strong fall prevention program must demonstrate that the facility identifies risks, implements individualized interventions, investigates falls thoroughly, and adjusts care plans based on findings.