Wound Care Audit - Care Homes

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  • Q1 | Unanswered

    Is there an up-to-date wound care policy based on national guidance (e.g., NICE, NHS Tissue Viability standards)?

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  • Q2 | Unanswered

    Are all wounds accurately documented in the care plan with clear type, size, location, and date first noted?

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  • Q3 | Unanswered

    Is a wound assessment tool used consistently to evaluate wound type, stage, and progress (e.g., TIME framework)?

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  • Q4 | Unanswered

    Are wound care plans developed with clear objectives, dressing regimes, and frequency of review?

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  • Q5 | Unanswered

    Are wounds photographed with consent, where appropriate, to monitor healing and provide visual records?

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  • Q6 | Unanswered

    Are residents with wounds referred promptly to the tissue viability nurse (TVN) or appropriate clinical support?

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  • Q7 | Unanswered

    Are care staff trained in identifying and escalating skin breakdown, pressure damage, or signs of infection?

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  • Q8 | Unanswered

    Are wound dressings changed at the correct frequency and by staff with appropriate competencies?

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  • Q9 | Unanswered

    Are all wound care interventions recorded accurately, including date, time, products used, and clinical observations?

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  • Q10 | Unanswered

    Are signs of infection (e.g., redness, odour, increased exudate, temperature) promptly recognised and acted upon?

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  • Q11 | Unanswered

    Is the cause of the wound clearly identified (e.g., pressure, trauma, vascular, surgical, diabetic) and addressed?

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  • Q12 | Unanswered

    Are residents’ nutritional and hydration needs assessed and supported to aid wound healing?

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  • Q13 | Unanswered

    Is there a system for monitoring healing progress (e.g., weekly measurements, photo reviews, escalation where no improvement)?

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  • Q14 | Unanswered

    Are wounds graded or staged appropriately (e.g., pressure ulcers categorised from Stage 1–4 or unstageable)?

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  • Q15 | Unanswered

    Are wound dressing products stored safely, in-date, and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and protocols?

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  • Q16 | Unanswered

    Are wound care activities performed in a clean environment using aseptic or clean technique as per guidance?

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  • Q17 | Unanswered

    Are infection control measures followed during dressing changes (e.g., PPE, hand hygiene, waste disposal)?

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  • Q18 | Unanswered

    Are pain assessments conducted during wound care, and appropriate analgesia offered or recorded?

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  • Q19 | Unanswered

    Are staff aware of local formulary products and when specialist products or escalation is required?

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  • Q20 | Unanswered

    Are chronic or deteriorating wounds reviewed with the GP, community nurse, or TVN in a timely manner?

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  • Q21 | Unanswered

    Is the need for pressure-relieving equipment (e.g., specialist mattresses, cushions) reviewed and documented?

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  • Q22 | Unanswered

    Are residents and families involved in discussions about wound care, comfort, prognosis, and treatment options?

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  • Q23 | Unanswered

    Are records of wound care secure, legible, signed, and in line with NMC record-keeping standards?

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  • Q24 | Unanswered

    Are repositioning charts used where relevant to wound care plans and pressure ulcer prevention strategies?

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  • Q25 | Unanswered

    Are pressure ulcers and wounds included in internal audits and reported externally where required (e.g., CQC, safeguarding)?

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  • Q26 | Unanswered

    Is there a clinical oversight system in place to review all wounds weekly or as part of the clinical governance round?

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  • Q27 | Unanswered

    Are unstageable or suspected deep tissue injuries escalated and reviewed as per safeguarding and clinical protocols?

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  • Q28 | Unanswered

    Are staff supervisions or observations used to ensure correct wound care technique and adherence to protocols?

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  • Q29 | Unanswered

    Are wound-related incidents (e.g., dressing omissions, incorrect product use) recorded, reviewed, and used for learning?

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  • Q30 | Unanswered

    Are wound-related outcomes (e.g., healing time, reduction in pressure ulcers) monitored at service level?

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  • Q31 | Unanswered

    Are wounds at risk of delayed healing (e.g., diabetic foot ulcers, leg ulcers) appropriately assessed and managed with MDT input?

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  • Q32 | Unanswered

    Is continuity of wound care maintained during weekends, holidays, or staff absences with clear documentation?

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  • Q33 | Unanswered

    Are dressings removed only by trained staff, and is wound assessment performed before re-dressing when required?

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  • Q34 | Unanswered

    Is the emotional and psychological impact of chronic wounds considered and addressed with residents?

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  • Q35 | Unanswered

    Are outcomes of wound care audits discussed in team meetings or quality forums to improve practice?

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  • Q36 | Unanswered

    Are TVN or clinical nurse specialist recommendations documented and followed through with evidence of implementation?

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  • Q37 | Unanswered

    Is the service proactive in engaging with external training or updates on wound care and tissue viability?

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