Utilize our free online Morse Fall Scale Calculator to quickly determine a patient's fall risk. This crucial assessment tool helps healthcare professionals evaluate six key risk factors, providing a total score for effective fall prevention planning and enhanced patient safety. Fast, accurate, and easy to use.
Formula:
The Morse Fall Scale total score is the sum of points from six categories:
Total Score = S1 + S2 + S3 + S4 + S5 + S6
- S1: History of Falling Score (Yes=25, No=0)
- S2: Secondary Diagnosis Score (Yes=15, No=0)
- S3: Ambulatory Aid Score (Furniture/IV pole/wheelchair=30, Crutches/cane/walker=15, None/bed rest/nurse assist=0)
- S4: IV/Heparin Lock Score (Yes=20, No=0)
- S5: Gait Score (Impaired=20, Weak=10, Normal/bed rest/immobile=0)
- S6: Mental Status Score (Forgets limitations=15, Oriented to own ability=0)
Risk Levels:
- 0-24 points: Low Risk
- 25-44 points: Moderate Risk
- 45+ points: High Risk