Pressure Ulcer Audit

Use this Pressure Ulcer Audit Checklist to assess and improve patient skin care practices, ensuring compliance and preventing pressure injuries in care settings.

Pressure Ulcer Audit



60 questions in 5 sectionsInteractive preview: try the answers

Section 1 of 5 · 12 questions

Resident 1

  1. Name of Resident 1

  2. Type, site and dimension of wound

  3. Was wound acquired in the home, community or hospital?

  4. Photograph of wound

  5. Grade of sore

  6. TVN referral carried out

  7. District nurse referral carried out

  8. Wound dressing checked (is it in tact)

  9. Wound dressing care plan up-to-date and appropriately completed

  10. Pressure relieving care plan for resident available and up-to-date

  11. Appropriate pressure relieving equipment in place for resident

  12. Progression of wound

Section 2 of 5 · 12 questions

Resident 2

  1. Name of Resident 2

  2. Type, site and dimension of wound

  3. Was wound acquired in the home, community or hospital?

  4. Photograph of wound

  5. Grade of sore

  6. TVN referral carried out

  7. District nurse referral carried out

  8. Wound dressing checked (is it in tact)

  9. Wound dressing care plan up-to-date and appropriately completed

  10. Pressure relieving care plan for resident available and up-to-date

  11. Appropriate pressure relieving equipment in place for resident

  12. Progression of wound

Section 3 of 5 · 12 questions

Resident 3

  1. Name of Resident 3

  2. Type, site and dimension of wound

  3. Was wound acquired in the home, community or hospital?

  4. Photograph of wound

  5. Grade of sore

  6. TVN referral carried out

  7. District nurse referral carried out

  8. Wound dressing checked (is it in tact)

  9. Wound dressing care plan up-to-date and appropriately completed

  10. Pressure relieving care plan for resident available and up-to-date

  11. Appropriate pressure relieving equipment in place for resident

  12. Progression of wound

Section 4 of 5 · 12 questions

Resident 4

  1. Name of Resident 4

  2. Type, site and dimension of wound

  3. Was wound acquired in the home, community or hospital?

  4. Photograph of wound

  5. Grade of sore

  6. TVN referral carried out

  7. District nurse referral carried out

  8. Wound dressing checked (is it in tact)

  9. Wound dressing care plan up-to-date and appropriately completed

  10. Pressure relieving care plan for resident available and up-to-date

  11. Appropriate pressure relieving equipment in place for resident

  12. Progression of wound

Section 5 of 5 · 12 questions

Resident 5

  1. Name of Resident 5

  2. Type, site and dimension of wound

  3. Was wound acquired in the home, community or hospital?

  4. Photograph of wound

  5. Grade of sore

  6. TVN referral carried out

  7. District nurse referral carried out

  8. Wound dressing checked (is it in tact)

  9. Wound dressing care plan up-to-date and appropriately completed

  10. Pressure relieving care plan for resident available and up-to-date

  11. Appropriate pressure relieving equipment in place for resident

  12. Progression of wound

Checklist by GoAudits. This checklist is an example: we do not guarantee compliance with the laws applicable to your territory or industry. Seek professional advice to adapt it to your workplace or jurisdiction.

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