UH Falls Clinic

University Hospitals has established a multidisciplinary intervention clinic to help reduce falls and falls related injuries.

What criteria determines if a patient is at high risk? The UH Screening follows JCO requirements for an initial falls risk screen. What criteria determines if a patient is at high risk? The UH Screening follows JCO requirements for an initial falls risk screen.

1. Has the patient fallen in the last six months?
2. If yes, did the fall result in an injury?
3. Does the patient have a fear of falling?
4. Does the patient need assistance with sitting, standing or walking?
5. Does the patient need assistance walking in their home?
6. Does the patient need assistance in an unfamiliar setting?
7. Is the patient using an assistive device?

What happens at the Falls Clinic?

During a one-hour visit, the patient will see multiple specialists from Physical Therapy, ENT, Geriatrics and Pharmacy who will conduct a number of assessments. Customized plans are created per patient and outcome is shared with the primary care provider to ensure continuity of care.

Two Convenient Locations

West Side

UH Parma Medical Center
Parma Medical Arts Center 1, Suite 205
6681 Ridge Road
Parma, OH 44129-5705

East Side

UH Foley ElderHealth Center
3619 Park E Drive, Suite 109
Beachwood, OH 44122