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Falls in older people: assessing risk and prevention (CG161)
This guideline covers assessment of fall risk and interventions to prevent falls in people aged 65 and over. It aims to reduce the risk and incidence of falls and the associated distress, pain, injury, loss of confidence, loss of independence and mortality.
This quality standard covers prevention of falls and assessment after a fall in older people (aged 65 and over) who are living in the community or staying in hospital. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS86
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Identifying people at risk of falling
- Quality statement 2: Multifactorial risk assessment for older people at risk of falling
- Quality statement 3: Multifactorial intervention
- Quality statement 4: Checks for injury after an inpatient fall
- Quality statement 5: Safe manual handling after an inpatient fall
- Quality statement 6: Medical examination after an inpatient fall
- Quality statement 7: Multifactorial risk assessment for older people presenting for medical attention
Falls: assessment and prevention in older people and people 50 and over at higher risk (update)
In development [GID-NG10228] Expected publication date: 26 March 2025
Multiple long-term conditions: falls risk assessment (IND208)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients (aged 65 years and over) with moderate or severe frailty who have been asked whether they have had a fall, about the total number of falls and about the type of falls, in the last 12 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM187
Multiple long-term conditions: falls prevention advice (IND209)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients (aged 65 years and over) with moderate or severe frailty who have been asked whether they have had a fall, about the total number of falls and about the type of falls, in the last 12 months, were found to be at risk and have been provided with advice and guidance with regard to falls prevention (in the last 12 months). It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM188
delivered a tailored, evidence-based falls prevention exercise class to assist older people who have experience falls or...
Programme) is a 7 week programme consisting of an extensive multi-factorial falls assessment followed by 6 weeks of 30 min educational...
This quality standard covers managing osteoporosis in adults (aged 18 and over), including assessing risk and preventing fragility fractures. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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GaitSmart rehabilitation exercise programme for gait and mobility issues (MTG78)
Evidence-based recommendations on GaitSmart rehabilitation exercise programme for gait and mobility issues in adults.
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NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Quantitative Timed Up and Go (QTUG)
This indicator covers the proportion of people with hip fracture, who receive a multifactorial risk assessment of future falls risk. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as CCG22
Preventing excess winter deaths and illness associated with cold homes (QS117)
This quality standard covers reducing the health risks (including preventable deaths) associated with cold homes. It includes identifying people at risk who are particularly vulnerable to the cold, such as young children, older people, and people with cardiovascular disease or mental health problems. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS117
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Year-round planning to identify vulnerable local populations
- Quality statement 2: Identifying people vulnerable to health problems associated with a cold home
- Quality statement 3: Single-point-of-contact health and housing referral service
- Quality statement 4: Asking people about keeping warm at home
- Quality statement 5: Identifying people vulnerable to health problems associated with cold homes on admission
- Quality statement 6: Discharge plan
- About this quality standard
Shared learning database Organisation: Dudley Falls Prevention Service Published date: July 2019
This guideline covers managing hip fracture in adults. It aims to improve care from the time people aged 18 and over are admitted to hospital through to when they return to the community. Recommendations emphasise the importance of early surgery and coordinating care through a multidisciplinary Hip Fracture Programme to help people recover faster and regain their mobility.
Osteoporosis: assessing the risk of fragility fracture (CG146)
This guideline covers assessing the risk of fragility fracture in people aged 18 and over with osteoporosis. It aims to provide guidance on the selection and use of risk assessment tools in the care of adults at risk of fragility fractures in all NHS settings.
Supporting the health and care system to implement virtual wards
adverse events. Falls in older people: assessing risk and prevention Read the full guidance 1.1 Preventing falls in older...
This quality standard covers recognising and managing faltering growth in babies (aged up to 1 year) and preschool children (aged over 1 year). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
This guideline covers assessment and early management of head injury in babies, children, young people and adults. It aims to ensure that people have the right care for the severity of their head injury, including direct referral to specialist care if needed.
Vitamin D: supplement use in specific population groups (PH56)
This guideline covers vitamin D supplement use. It aims to prevent vitamin D deficiency among specific population groups including infants and children aged under 4, pregnant and breastfeeding women, particularly teenagers and young women, people over 65, people who have low or no exposure to the sun and people with dark skin.
Question Causes of unwitnessed falls among older inpatients:- What are the causes of unwitnessed falls among older...
This guideline covers diagnosing and treating jaundice, which is caused by increased levels of bilirubin in the blood, in newborn babies (neonates). It aims to help detect or prevent very high levels of bilirubin, which can be harmful if not treated.
managed during the hospital stay are most prevalent in older patients who fall in inpatient settings in the UK? Any explanatory notes(if...
This guideline covers the assessment and early management of spinal column and spinal cord injury in pre-hospital settings (including ambulance services), emergency departments and major trauma centres. It covers traumatic injuries to the spine but does not cover spinal injury caused by a disease. It aims to reduce death and disability by improving the quality of emergency and urgent care.
Hip fracture: formal hip fracture programme from admission (IND13)
This indicator covers the proportion of people with hip fracture, who receive a formal hip fracture programme from admission. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as CCG20
Transient loss of consciousness ('blackouts') in over 16s (CG109)
This guideline covers assessment, diagnosis and referral for people over 16 who have had a transient loss of consciousness (TLoC; also called a blackout). It aims to improve care for people with TLoC by specifying the most effective assessments and recommending when to refer to a specialist.
Helping to prevent winter deaths and illnesses associated with cold homes
A quick guide for home care managers on preventing deaths and illnesses associated with cold homes.
Safe staffing for nursing in adult inpatient wards in acute hospitals (SG1)
This guideline covers organisational and managerial approaches to safe nurse staffing of inpatient wards for people aged 18 and over in acute hospitals. It aims to ensure that patients receive the nursing care they need, regardless of the ward to which they are allocated, the time of the day, or the day of the week.
Physical activity: brief advice for adults in primary care (PH44)
This guideline covers providing brief advice on physical activity to adults in primary care. It aims to improve health and wellbeing by raising awareness of the importance of physical activity and encouraging people to increase or maintain their activity level.
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing hypertension (high blood pressure), including pre-eclampsia, during pregnancy, labour and birth. It also includes advice for women with hypertension who wish to conceive and women who have had a pregnancy complicated by hypertension. It aims to improve care during pregnancy, labour and birth for women and their babies.
This guideline covers identifying and treating primary hypertension (high blood pressure) in people aged 18 and over, including people with type 2 diabetes. It aims to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes by helping healthcare professionals to diagnose hypertension accurately and treat it effectively.
Evidence-based recommendations on zolpidem and zopiclone for treating insomnia in adults.
these medicines. People taking benzodiazepines and z-drugs are more likely to fall and may get many other problems. You can talk to your...
Unintentional injuries in the home: interventions for under 15s (PH30)
This guideline covers home safety assessments, supplying and installing safety equipment and providing education and advice. It aims to prevent unintentional injuries among all children and young people aged under 15 but, in particular, those living in disadvantaged circumstances.
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Sections for PH30
- Overview
- 1 Recommendations
- 2 Public health need and practice
- 3 Considerations
- 4 Recommendations for research
- 5 References
- Appendix A: Membership of the Public Health Interventions Advisory Committee (PHIAC), the NICE project team and external contractors
- Appendix B: Summary of the methods used to develop this guidance
Faltering growth: recognition and management of faltering growth in children (NG75)
This guideline covers recognition, assessment and monitoring of faltering growth in infants and children. It includes a definition of growth thresholds for concern and identifying the risk factors for, and possible causes of, faltering growth. It also covers interventions, when to refer, service design, and information and support.
This quality standard covers increasing the uptake of flu vaccination among people who are eligible. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
preventing falls in older inpatients:- How can falls among older inpatients be prevented? Which patients are most likely to...
This quality standard covers preventing unintentional injury in children and young people (under 15). It includes local coordination of prevention strategies, and advice and assessment to help prevent accidents in the home. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS107
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Coordinating action to prevent unintentional injuries
- Quality statement 2: Identifying households for a structured home safety assessment
- Quality statement 3: Structured home safety assessment
- Quality statement 4: Follow-up actions
- Quality statement 5: Integrating home safety into other visits
- About this quality standard
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Orthostatic hypotension due to autonomic dysfunction: midodrine (ESNM61)
Summary of the evidence on midodrine for orthostatic hypotension due to autonomic dysfunction to inform local NHS planning and decision-making
This indicator covers the practice can produce a register of people with moderate to severe frailty. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM185
Gemcitabine for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer (TA116)
Evidence-based recommendations on gemcitabine for treating metastatic breast cancer in adults.
Acute kidney injury: prevention, detection and management (NG148)
This guideline covers preventing, detecting and managing acute kidney injury in children, young people and adults. It aims to improve assessment and detection by non-specialists, and specifies when people should be referred to specialist services. This will improve early recognition and treatment, and reduce the risk of complications in people with acute kidney injury.
Path Finder for freezing of gait in people with Parkinson's disease (MIB170)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Path Finder for freezing of gait in people with Parkinson’s disease .
Hypothermia: prevention and management in adults having surgery (CG65)
This guideline covers preventing and managing inadvertent hypothermia in people aged 18 and over having surgery. It offers advice on assessing patients’ risk of hypothermia, measuring and monitoring temperature, and devices for keeping patients warm before, during and after surgery.
Mexiletine for treating the symptoms of myotonia in non-dystrophic myotonic disorders (TA748)
Evidence-based recommendations on mexiletine (Namuscla) for treating the symptoms of myotonia in adults with non-dystrophic myotonic disorders.
daily living and spasms and also improved posture, bladder and bowel control, fall rate and breathing. Oswestry standing frames may...
Introducing therapy champions to improve the 24 hour approach to patient rehabilitation
goals. It supports delivery of the intermediate care guidance (NG74) and falls guidance (CG161) and quality standard (QS86) by up...
Prasugrel with percutaneous coronary intervention for treating acute coronary syndromes (TA317)
Evidence-based recommendations on prasugrel (Efient) with percutaneous coronary intervention for treating acute coronary syndromes in adults.
Pemetrexed for the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma (TA135)
Evidence-based recommendations on pemetrexed for treating malignant pleural mesothelioma in adults.
This guideline covers optimising care for adults with multimorbidity (multiple long-term conditions) by reducing treatment burden (polypharmacy and multiple appointments) and unplanned care. It aims to improve quality of life by promoting shared decisions based on what is important to each person in terms of treatments, health priorities, lifestyle and goals. The guideline sets out which people are most likely to benefit from an approach to care that takes account of multimorbidity, how they can be identified and what the care involves.