Tissue Viability and Pressure Ulcer Prevention Audit - Care Homes

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  • Q1 | Unanswered

    Is there a current policy for tissue viability and pressure ulcer prevention based on NICE and NHS guidance?

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  • Q2 | Unanswered

    Are residents assessed for pressure ulcer risk on admission using a validated tool (e.g., Waterlow, Braden)?

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    Are skin integrity and pressure risk assessments reviewed regularly or after any change in health or mobility?

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  • Q4 | Unanswered

    Are care plans clearly updated to reflect residents' skin care needs and any pressure-related risks?

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  • Q5 | Unanswered

    Are repositioning and turning schedules documented and followed for at-risk residents?

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  • Q6 | Unanswered

    Is equipment such as pressure-relieving mattresses and cushions provided and maintained appropriately?

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  • Q7 | Unanswered

    Are residents' mobility, hydration, and nutrition reviewed as part of pressure ulcer prevention planning?

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  • Q8 | Unanswered

    Are staff trained in recognising early signs of pressure damage (e.g., non-blanching redness, heat, swelling)?

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  • Q9 | Unanswered

    Are daily skin checks completed for residents with high or medium risk of pressure injury?

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  • Q10 | Unanswered

    Are wound assessments documented accurately and reviewed by qualified staff or tissue viability nurses (TVNs)?

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  • Q11 | Unanswered

    Is there a system for prompt referral to the TVN or community nurse when skin damage is identified?

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  • Q12 | Unanswered

    Are incidents of pressure damage reported, categorised correctly (grade 1–4), and recorded as per safeguarding or reporting requirements?

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  • Q13 | Unanswered

    Are families and residents informed about skin integrity plans and involved in care decisions?

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  • Q14 | Unanswered

    Are pressure ulcer prevention practices audited regularly and reviewed at governance meetings?

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  • Q15 | Unanswered

    Is data on new or deteriorating wounds monitored to identify trends or lapses in care?

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  • Q16 | Unanswered

    Are incidents involving pressure ulcers investigated to determine if they were avoidable or linked to poor practice?

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  • Q17 | Unanswered

    Are staff trained in appropriate application of barrier creams, dressings, and moisturisers?

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  • Q18 | Unanswered

    Is continence support factored into tissue viability planning (e.g., incontinence-associated dermatitis risk)?

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  • Q19 | Unanswered

    Are repositioning records complete, timely, and aligned with care plans and risk assessments?

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  • Q20 | Unanswered

    Are care equipment and bedding checked daily for creases, dampness, or faults that could increase skin risk?

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  • Q21 | Unanswered

    Are dietary needs related to skin health (e.g., protein, zinc, hydration) considered in nutrition plans?

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  • Q22 | Unanswered

    Are pressure ulcer themes discussed in clinical governance or quality assurance reviews?

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  • Q23 | Unanswered

    Is the home proactive in adopting new evidence-based practices for skin care and wound prevention?

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  • Q24 | Unanswered

    Are staff observed and supported in delivering effective personal care that maintains skin integrity?

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