Falls Prevention Policy

Ref/ID: NCASG021(23) V1

This policy describes what must be done for the assessment and management of patients at risk of falling or who have fallen whilst in hospital.

Categories:

  • Governance: Safeguarding, Health & safety, Patient safety

Published: 23/03/2023

Status: Up to date - due for review on 21/03/2028

Owners:

  • Corporate: Safeguarding

Applicable to:

  • Bury Care Organisation
  • Oldham Care Organisation
  • Rochdale Care Organisation
  • Salford Care Organisation
  • Northern Care Alliance (all)