An innovative tool for assessing & managing fracture risk in long-term care
The fracture rate in long-term care is twice as high as in the community; between 2-6% of residents sustain a hip fracture each year. Fractures can be prevented, particularly if the risk for fracture is known.
A validated tool for assessing fracture risk in long-term care residents. The FRS is the first tool developed and validated to predict hip fracture over a 1-year time period using risk factors specific to long-term care residents such as prior fractures, wandering, dementia and falls. The FRS can support clinical decisions in care-planning by identifying who is at risk. Available in PointClickCare the FRS score is automatically generated from data available in the MDS 2.0. There are no extra assessments or measures to complete.