Work out fall risk (morse) instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
Adds the six Morse Fall Scale items and maps the 0 to 125 total onto the published low, moderate and high risk bands.
Morse Fall Scale
History of falling 25, secondary diagnosis 15, ambulatory aid 0/15/30, intravenous access 20, gait 0/10/20, mental status 0/15; low 0-24, moderate 25-44, high 45 or more
Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.
Many hospitals set their own cut-offs after auditing local fall rates, so thresholds vary.
No. Universal fall precautions apply to every inpatient regardless of score.