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What is the hospital frailty risk index?

Frailty is a clinically recognizable state of increased vulnerability associated with adverse health outcomes in older adults. The hospital frailty risk index (HFRS) is an automated tool that uses routine hospital data to systematically screen for and identify patients who may be at greater risk of these outcomes. This score provides a snapshot of a patient's vulnerability to stressors, helping clinicians anticipate potential complications and tailor care plans.