Nursing

Morse Fall Scale (MFS)

Name: Morse Fall Scale (MFS) | StudyPrometric Tools
Keywords: morse, fall, risk, prevention, inpatient, safety, gait, ambulation

Predicts inpatient fall risk and guides nursing fall precautions.

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Parameters

Morse Fall Scale (MFS) Result

Formula

Sum of 6 items: History of Falls (0/25) + Secondary Diagnosis (0/15) + Ambulatory Aid (0/15/30) + IV Access (0/20) + Gait (0/10/20) + Mental Status (0/15)

Clinical Pearls

Empowers nurses to tailor hospital fall prevention interventions, significantly curbing patient injuries and post-fall complications.

Limitations

Should be reassessed after any inpatient medication changes (e.g. sedatives, narcotics, antihypertensives) or changes in neurological status.