Hendrich II Fall Risk Model
Hospital inpatient falls risk screening (Hendrich 2003). Sums 8 weighted variables. Score ≥5 = high risk; trigger falls-prevention bundle.
Score interpretation
→ Standard ward precautions. Reassess after any clinical change, transfer or fall.
→ Activate falls-prevention bundle: bed in low position, call bell within reach, hourly intentional rounding, footwear, lighting, supervised toileting, medication review (deprescribe psychoactives if possible), bone-health review (FRAX, calcium/vitamin D), physiotherapy referral. Document and communicate at handover.
Interpretation bands for the Hendrich II. Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.
References
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
- Palivizumab · RSV Prophylaxis — Monthly Monoclonal Antibody (High-Risk Infants)
- Ziprasidone · Atypical Antipsychotic — D2/5-HT2A Antagonist (Low Metabolic Risk)
- Atorvastatin (CKD Cardiovascular Risk) · Cardiovascular Risk in CKD
- Icosapent Ethyl (Omega-3 — Cardiovascular Risk Reduction) · Omega-3 Fatty Acid (Purified EPA — Eicosapentaenoic Acid Ethyl Ester)
- Falls Assessment in Older Adults · NICE CG161 2013
- Delirium Outside ICU · NICE CG103
- Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) · BGS / NICE
- Delirium Assessment and Management · NICE CG103 2010
- Frailty Recognition and Management · BGS Frailty Framework / NHS NHSE
- Polypharmacy and Medicines Optimisation · STOPP/START v2 2014 / NICE NG5
Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.