Provide mobility assistance/mobility aids as appropriate Access to call for assistance if needed Orientation to surroundings Safe Environment (e.g., no sharp edges, minimize clutter, adequate lighting) Falls Assessment 2a) Processes are in place to refer at risk patients to a provider, as appropriate, for further assessment to manage underlying conditions/contributing factors. Referrals for Community Education/Services 3a) The community has evidence-based programs available in the community for older adults for improvement of gait, strength, and balance. A process is in place to refer older adults to community programming to improve knowledge, gait, strength, and balance, including: 3b) Referral from clinic to community programs 3c) Referral from hospital to community programs 3d) Referral from home care to community programs 3e) Referral from assisted living to community programs or to internal evidence-based programs. Processes are in place to refer older adults to other services as appropriate including: 3f) Medication Review 3g) Home Safety Review 3h) Therapy, as appropriate 3i) The community has transportation support in place to enable older adults to participate in community programs. Coalition/Partnership
Provide mobility assistance/mobility aids as appropriate Access to call for assistance if needed Orientation to surroundings Safe Environment (e.g., no sharp edges, minimize clutter, adequate lighting) Falls Assessment 2a) Processes are in place to refer at risk patients to a provider, as appropriate, for further assessment to manage underlying conditions/contributing factors. Referrals for Community Education/Services 3a) The community has evidence-based programs available in the community for older adults for improvement of gait, strength, and balance. A process is in place to refer older adults to community programming to improve knowledge, gait, strength, and balance, including: 3b) Referral from clinic to community programs 3c) Referral from hospital to community programs 3d) Referral from home care to community programs 3e) Referral from assisted living to community programs or to internal evidence-based programs. Processes are in place to refer older adults to other services as appropriate including: 3f) Medication Review 3g) Home Safety Review 3h) Therapy, as appropriate 3i) The community has transportation support in place to enable older adults to participate in community programs. Coalition/Partnership