Fall risk in the InterRAI LTCF is addressed by using which information to inform interventions?

• A. Non physical symptoms only
• B. Falls history, mobility limitations, and safety items
• C. Family medical history only
• D. Dietary preferences

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that fall risk assessment in LTC settings relies on information that directly reflects a person’s history, functional status, and environment, so we can tailor interventions effectively. The best option combines falls history, mobility limitations, and safety items because each piece adds a crucial, actionable piece of the puzzle: a prior history of falls signals that the person is at ongoing risk; mobility limitations reveal current balance, strength, or gait issues that interventions should address; and safety items capture environmental and equipment factors that can be changed to reduce risk (like improving lighting, removing tripping hazards, or adding assistive devices). Together, these areas provide a concrete basis for targeted actions such as balance or strength training, medication review if dizziness is a factor, use of assistive devices, and environmental modifications.

Options that rely on nonphysical symptoms alone miss the physical risk factors that drive falls, while family medical history or dietary preferences don’t directly inform fall prevention planning. In InterRAI LTCF, gathering falls history, mobility status, and safety factors aligns with creating a practical, person-centered fall prevention plan.