Morse Fall Scale

The Morse Fall Scale (MFS) is commonly used in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare settings to assess fall risk among patients. It is particularly effective for hospitalized and elderly patients. After scoring, healthcare providers can develop personalized fall prevention plans based on the identified risk factors.

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The six criteria include history of falls, secondary diagnosis, ambulatory aid, IV therapy access, gait and mental status.

Each criterion is assigned a score, which ranges from 0 to 125. Higher scores indicate a higher fall risk. Scores guide interventions and care plans to prevent falls.