Falls, slips and trips Audit

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

Internal Spaces

• Are walkways clear of materials and other obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor surfaces in good condition? (ie no frayed carpet or cracked tiles)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are mats at the entrances in good condition with edges lying flat?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are procedures in place to immediately clean up spills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wet floor signs/ cleaning in progress signs available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting adequate in communal areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is routine cleaning (mopping) scheduled at a time to minimise risk to residents and staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways free from cords?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are steps and step noses in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are team members wearing appropriate footwear to reduce risk of slip, trip and fall injuries

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are residents wearing appropriate footwear to reduce risk of slip, trip and fall injuries

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is drainage adequate in wet areas (eg . bathrooms/ensuites)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate provisions in place to prevent slips and falls in wet areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Outside

• Are there potholes, broken paths, cracks, gaps or raised areas because of tree roots or other damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there plant growth (eg moss) over paths and walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Falls last month

• Have there been any falls last month?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How many in total?

• Is this a higher number than the month prior?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has there been any serious injuries sustained from falls last month? (eg significant bruising or fractures)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Spot check (Check notes of a resident who had a fall last month)

• Is there a clear description of the incident?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Falls Risk assessment been updated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any residents who are having frequent falls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a referral been sent to the Falls Team?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a safeguard been raised as per criteria (ie if person had more than 3 falls in past 12 months)

  Yes

  No

  N/A