The Mansbach Hazard Index (MHI) is a validated risk management tool used to identify people who are at highly elevated risk for adverse events. The MHI takes less than 3 minutes to complete. It can provide actionable information to inform the healthcare provider and team on how best to anticipate/mitigate risk and support those who are caring for people with cognitive deficits.
The MHI provides three key sources of information:
1.) The MHI Total Hazard score; which assigns a risk value for key adverse events occurring.
2.) The “Risk Triad” table, which indicates the odds ratios and probabilities of specific adverse events occurring based on the MHI score
3.) The Caregiver Demand score, which identifies both the psychological burden caregiving places on the caregiver as well as the degree of residential support needed to protect a vulnerable person.
After completing the MHI, one will receive a patient-specific report. This can be uploaded to an electronic record. This information can inform level of care determinations, improve discharge success, help ensure appropriate residential placement and services, and support caregivers.
The Mansbach Hazard Index (MHI) is supported by extensive empirical evidence, including epidemiological research, BCAT® studies, and integrated statistical analyses. Predictive outcomes for the “risk triad” utilized AI modeling. For more information, contact us at info@thebcat.com.
To complete the Mansbach Hazard Index, healthcare practitioners must have access to the following information:
- Recent Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool Test score (BCAT®) or BCAT®- Short Form (BCAT®- SF) score
- Patient’s medical diagnosis list or information related to chronic conditions
- Information related to current living situation