Southeast Texas Medical Associates, LLP James L. Holly, M.D. Southeast Texas Medical Associates, LLP


EPM Tools - Fall Risk Tutorial
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This is one of the greatest health threats to all elderly patients but particularly to those who are in long-term residential care.  Through the review of seven categories, a score is developed which indicates whether the patient is at high risk or low risk of falls.

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In addition to the seven categories for review with the elements of each, the template has three Instruction pop-ups.

One Instruction pop-up is on the Gait/Balance Category

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Another instruction pop-up is on the Medications Category

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The last instruction button is on Predisposing Disease Category

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Under the navigation button for NH Master at the right hand side of the template is a link to the Guidelines for Fall Prevention.

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