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Printed on 4/21/2026
For informational purposes only. This is not medical advice.
The Johns Hopkins Fall Risk Assessment Tool (JHFRAT) is a hospital fall-risk screening framework used in nursing workflows. It aggregates multiple fall-risk factors into a numeric score and supports standardized risk stratification and prevention planning.
Formula: JHFRAT total = sum of risk-factor points (adult practical range often up to 35).
JHFRAT is widely adopted operationally in hospital fall-prevention programs as a structured triage tool.
Higher JHFRAT totals indicate greater inpatient fall-risk signal and need for escalating precautions.
Use for standardized inpatient fall-risk stratification in acute-care and institutional settings.
Cutoff performance may vary by unit type and population; local implementation policies should guide interpretation.
For related assessments, see Hendrich II, STRATIFY and Morse Fall Scale.
Disclaimer: This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions about your health.
An inpatient fall-risk score with common high-risk threshold at 5 or more points.
GeriatricsA 5-item inpatient fall-risk tool (0-5) with >=2 commonly used as high-risk threshold.
GeriatricsAssess inpatient fall risk with the Morse Fall Scale. Scores categorize patients as low, moderate, or high risk to guide fall-prevention protocols.
GeriatricsA structured gait-and-balance assessment (0-28) used to estimate fall risk in older adults.