Pressure Ulcer Audit

Use this checklist to monitor and document pressure ulcers and sores in residents / patients. Regular inspections and assessments are essential to prevent pressure ulcers, minimise their incidence and ensure patients receive timely and adequate care.

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Resident 1

Resident 2

Resident 3

Resident 4

Resident 5

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Pressure Ulcer Audit

Use this checklist to monitor and document pressure ulcers and sores in residents / patients. Regular inspections and assessments are essential to prevent pressure ulcers, minimise their incidence and ensure patients receive timely and adequate care.

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

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

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

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

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