Mon, Jan 11, 2010
Q: Is the Missouri Alliance Multifactor Fall Risk Assessment considered a “standardized tool” for use in the new OASIS C data collection tool?
A: While the tool was listed on the MedQIC website, The NAHC report released a CMS response on 12/17/09, which indicated that the Missouri tool did not meet the requirements for validation. The Missouri Alliance is apparently working to validate the tool.
Jane M. Miles, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, is currently a clinical assistant professor at the College of Nursing, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, where she teaches community health and leadership. Prior to becoming a nurse educator, she developed an extensive background in certified home health care, beginning as a staff nurse and holding many management positions. Jane also serves as contributing editor for HOMECARE ADMINISTRATOR, Beacon Health’s newsletter for homecare leaders. In addition to current monthly articles, her column, “Homecare in a Different Light,” is a regular feature.
Jane earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from Marquette University and her master’s degree (MSN) from the Catholic University of America.
January 12th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Any word how close they are to having the tool validated? Will it be days…months…a year?
May 8th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Is the fall tool validated yet?
What is the expected time frame for validation?
May 25th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
What other standardized fall risk assessment tools are being used?