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Understanding the Hendrich II Fall Risk Model: Which falls assessment tool assesses a patient's risk of falling based on their history of falls, medications, continence, mobility, and mental status?

According to the CDC, over one in four adults age 65 and older fall each year, with many injuries leading to emergency department visits. Healthcare professionals use specialized tools to identify at-risk individuals, and a key example is the Hendrich II Fall Risk Model, a tool that assesses a patient's risk of falling based on specific criteria.