PRESSUREAssessment includes size, depth, exudate, tissue type, surrounding skin. Prevention through repositioning, support surfaces, skin care, nutrition. Treatment per protocol with documentation. Monitoring for healing or deterioration.
ULCERPressure injury prevention includes risk assessment using the Braden Scale, skin inspections, repositioning schedules, use of pressure redistribution surfaces, nutrition support, and moisture management. Existing wounds are assessed, documented, and treated per care plan.
PREVENTIONEvidence-based strategies to reduce adverse events. Risk factors identified, interventions implemented, effectiveness evaluated. Proactive approach improves outcomes and supports accreditation.
ASSESSMENTSystematic evaluation using validated tools. Completed within required timeframes and when status changes. Documentation supports care planning. Required for accreditation compliance.
TREATMENTWe collaborate through regular team conferences, coordinated goal-setting, shared documentation, and joint treatment sessions where beneficial. Each discipline contributes expertise to the single care plan.
DOCUMENTINGMy role includes conducting comprehensive assessments, developing person-centered service plans, providing skilled care, coordinating with the healthcare team, monitoring progress, and documenting care provided.
TURNINGTurning in long-term care involves systematic assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation. Staff trained on standards, procedures documented, outcomes monitored. Quality improvement when gaps identified. Aligns with accreditation requirements.
SURFACESHand surfaces must be cleaned thoroughly during hand hygiene: palms, backs of hands, between fingers, thumbs, fingertips, wrists. Environmental surfaces cleaned high-touch areas frequently (bed rails, call bells, door handles) using appropriate disinfectants with proper contact time.
NUTRITIONAssessment of dietary intake, preferences, restrictions, swallowing ability. Care plan addresses nutritional needs, assistance required. Monitoring of weight, intake, concerns. Referral to dietitian when indicated. Documentation of interventions.
HEALINGHealing in long-term care involves systematic assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation. Staff trained on standards, procedures documented, outcomes monitored. Quality improvement when gaps identified. Aligns with accreditation requirements.
