Table 3 Routine risk assessments performed on admission to hospital wards
Risk assessments | Number of patients assessed (%) | Score n (%) | Assessment within 3 days of admission n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Assessment of nutrition | 51 (85%) | Higher risk = 8 (16%) | 36 (71%) |
Lower risk = 43 (84%) | |||
Assessment of falls risk | 57 (95%) | High risk = 36 (60%) | 51 (90%) |
Handling and mobility assessment | 51 (85%) | Independent = 12 (24%) | 47 (92%) |
Requires assistant = 28 (55%) | |||
Dependent = 11 (22%) | |||
Assessment of pressure ulcers risk | 53 (88%) | At risk = 34 (64%) | 50 (94%) |
Moderate risk = 8 (15%) | |||
High risk = 8 (15%) | |||
Very high risk = 3 (6%) |