Clinical Resources

At a glance

Find a collection of materials to help healthcare providers screen, assess, and intervene to reduce fall risk among their older patients.

Overview

The STEADI initiative provides a streamlined approach to assist healthcare providers in implementing the American and British Geriatrics Societies' clinical practice guideline for fall prevention.

The initiative includes a toolkit with materials to help healthcare providers screen, assess, and intervene to reduce fall risk among their older patients. Download the materials below, or order hard copies from CDC-INFO on Demand. Additionally, based on experiences of early adopters, STEADI now offers resources for Outpatient, Inpatient, and Pharmacy Care settings.

STEADI basics

Algorithm for Fall Risk Screening, Assessment, and Intervention

This tool walks healthcare providers through assessing a patient’s fall risk, educating patients, se...

Provider Pocket Guide | Preventing Falls in Older Patients

This small, easy-to-use tool walks healthcare providers through key points of fall prevention.

Clinical tools

Brochure | Stay Independent: Learn More About Fall Prevention

Offers a checklist providers and patients can use to check for risk of falling.

Quick Start Guide | Talking about Fall Prevention with Your Patients

Fact Sheet | Talking about Fall Prevention with Your Patients

Fall Risk Checklist

Fall Prevention Patient Referral Form

Recommended Programs Form

Functional assessments

30-Second Chair Stand Test

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The 30-second Chair Stand Assessment

Use this test to assess a patient’s leg strength and endurance. See our simple instructions, and wat...

WATCH HOW TO CONDUCT THE TEST (2:08)

4-Stage Balance Test

The 4-Stage Balance Test

Use this test to assess a patient’s balance. See our simple instructions, and watch the short video...

WATCH HOW TO CONDUCT THE TEST (2:06)

Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test

Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test

Use this test to assess a patient’s mobility. See our simple instructions, and watch the short video...

WATCH HOW TO CONDUCT THE TEST (1:28)

Measuring Orthostatic Blood Pressure

Measuring Orthostatic Blood Pressure

Use this tool to determine if a patient may have postural hypotension.

Medication review

Medications Linked to Falls

Learn how medication management can reduce falls.

SAFE Medication Review Framework

Use this framework to conduct a medication review to help prevent older adult falls.

Fact sheets

Medications Linked to Falls

Learn how medication management can reduce falls.

Risk Factors for Falls

Learn which modifiable risk factors you should focus on first to prevent falls among your patients.

Falls Are a Major Threat for Your Patients

Learn how serious a problem falls are for older adults.

Take Steps to Prevent Older Adult Falls

Take steps to prevent falls and help your patients stay healthy, active, and independent longer.

Graphics

Screen-Assess-Intervene

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Social Media | 1 in 4 Older Adults Will Fall This Year

Falls Among Older Adults

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Social Media | Hip Fractures: Men

Social Media | Hip Fractures: Women

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Content Source:
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control