INFO: Common Clinical Assessments in CareHub

About These Assessments
 

The assessments listed below are the standard clinical assessments embedded within CareHub. These assessments can be applied on an individual (singular) basis for a participant or included as part of a larger assessment, such as the Comprehensive Assessment or Semi‑Annual Assessment.

Each assessment may be completed on its own or within a broader assessment workflow, depending on clinical needs and timing. While flexible in how they are used, our recommendation is that these assessments are always completed within CareHub to ensure consistency, accurate documentation, and alignment with reporting and care coordination workflows.

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Abbreviated Mental Test Score (AMTS)

A short cognitive screening tool used primarily in older adults to quickly assess orientation, memory, and attention. It is commonly used to screen for cognitive impairment, delirium, or dementia in acute and geriatric settings. 

Braden Scale

An evidence‑based assessment used to evaluate a patient’s risk of developing pressure injuries. It examines sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear to guide preventative care planning.

Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)

A standardized tool designed to identify delirium quickly and accurately. It focuses on acute onset, inattention, disorganized thinking, and altered level of consciousness and is widely used in hospital and long‑term care settings. 

Fall Risk Assessment

A general category of tools used to evaluate a patient’s likelihood of falling by assessing factors such as prior falls, mobility, balance, cognition, medications, and environmental risks. Results help guide fall‑prevention interventions. 

Geriatric Depression Scale – 15 item (GDS‑15)

A brief screening questionnaire used to identify symptoms of depression in older adults. It uses a simple yes/no format and is designed to minimize the impact of physical illness on scoring. 

Mini‑Cog

A rapid cognitive screening tool that combines a three‑word recall test with a clock‑drawing task. It is commonly used to identify possible cognitive impairment or dementia in primary care and geriatric populations. 

Mini‑Mental State Examination (MMSE)

A widely used cognitive assessment that evaluates orientation, memory, attention, recall, language, and visuospatial skills. It provides a general measure of cognitive function and is often used to track changes over time. 

Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)

A 30‑point cognitive screening tool designed to detect mild cognitive impairment. It assesses executive function, memory, attention, language, visuospatial skills, and orientation, and is more sensitive than MMSE for early deficits. 

Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA – Nestlé)

A validated nutritional screening tool used to identify malnutrition or risk of malnutrition, particularly in older adults. It evaluates dietary intake, weight loss, mobility, psychological stress, and body measurements.
Note: A specific source for the Nestlé MNA description was not returned in available search results; this description reflects commonly cited clinical usage.

Norton Scale

An early risk assessment tool used to identify patients at risk for pressure sores. It evaluates physical condition, mental condition, activity, mobility, and incontinence to support skin integrity prevention efforts. 

Patient Health Questionnaire‑9 (PHQ‑9)

A standardized, self‑report questionnaire used to screen for, diagnose, and monitor the severity of depression. It aligns with DSM criteria and is commonly used in primary care and behavioral health settings. 

Saint Louis University Mental Status Exam (SLUMS)

A cognitive screening tool designed to detect mild neurocognitive disorder and dementia. It assesses orientation, memory, attention, and executive function and adjusts scoring based on education level. 

Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test

A simple mobility assessment that measures the time it takes for a person to stand up from a chair, walk a short distance, turn, return, and sit down. It is commonly used to assess balance, mobility, and fall risk. 

Tinetti Gait and Balance Test

A performance‑based assessment that evaluates balance and gait characteristics to estimate fall risk. It is frequently used in older adults to guide mobility and fall‑prevention planning. 

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