The HOME FAST items
| HOME FAST item | Yes | No | NA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Are walkways free of cords and other clutter? | |||
| 2 | Are floor coverings in good condition? | |||
| 3 | Are floor surfaces non-slippery? | |||
| 4 | Are loose mats securely fixed to the floor? | |||
| 5 | Can the person get in and out of bed easily and safely? | |||
| 6 | Can the person get up from their lounge chair easily? | |||
| 7 | Are all the lights bright enough for the person to see clearly? | |||
| 8 | Can the person switch a light on easily from their bed? | |||
| 9 | Are the outside paths, steps and entrances well lit at night? | |||
| 10 | Is the person able to get on and off the toilet easily and safely? | |||
| 11 | Is the person able to get in and out of the bath easily and safely? | |||
| 12 | Is the person able to walk in and out of the shower recess easily and safely? | |||
| 13 | Is there an accessible/sturdy grab rail/s in the shower or beside the bath? | |||
| 14 | Are slip resistant mats/strips used in the bath/bathroom/shower recess? | |||
| 15 | Is the toilet in close proximity to the bedroom? | |||
| 16 | Can the person easily reach items in the kitchen that are used regularly without climbing, bending or upsetting his or her balance? | |||
| 17 | Can the person carry meals easily and safely from the kitchen to the dining area? | |||
| 18 | Do the indoor steps/stairs have an accessible/sturdy grab rail extending along the full length of the steps/stairs? | |||
| 19 | Can the person easily and safely go up and down the steps/stairs inside or outside the house? | |||
| 20 | Are the edges of the steps/stairs (inside and outside the house) easily identified? | |||
| 21 | Can the person use the entrance door/s safely and easily? | |||
| 22 | Are paths around the house in good repair, and free of clutter? | |||
| 23 | Is the person currently wearing well-fitting slippers or shoes? | |||
| 24 | If there are pets, can the person care for them without bending or being at risk of falling over? |
HOME FAST, Home Falls and Accidents Screening Tool; NA, not applicable.