Wound Care Audit - Domiciliary Care

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Questions

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  • Q1 | Unanswered

    Is there a current wound care policy aligned with NICE guidance, local NHS protocols, and best practice for community settings?

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  • Q2 | Unanswered

    Are all wounds clearly assessed and documented using a recognised tool (e.g., TIME, wound assessment charts) at first visit?

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  • Q3 | Unanswered

    Is the wound care plan personalised, including wound type, treatment objectives, dressing schedule, and review dates?

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  • Q4 | Unanswered

    Are wound assessments updated at each visit with accurate documentation of progress, deterioration, or infection?

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  • Q5 | Unanswered

    Are wound photos taken (with consent) and stored securely in line with data protection and clinical governance requirements?

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  • Q6 | Unanswered

    Are appropriate escalation procedures in place for non-healing, deteriorating, or infected wounds (e.g., TVN, GP, hospital referral)?

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  • Q7 | Unanswered

    Are carers and families provided with clear information on wound management, signs of infection, and escalation routes?

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  • Q8 | Unanswered

    Are staff delivering wound care trained, assessed as competent, and supported with supervision in wound management?

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  • Q9 | Unanswered

    Is pain assessed during wound care, and is analgesia considered before or during dressing changes as needed?

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  • Q10 | Unanswered

    Are clean or aseptic techniques used appropriately based on the wound type, setting, and infection risk?

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  • Q11 | Unanswered

    Are all dressing changes recorded with date, time, products used, wound appearance, and staff signature?

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  • Q12 | Unanswered

    Is there secure and consistent storage or transport of wound care supplies, including safe disposal of clinical waste?

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  • Q13 | Unanswered

    Are only prescribed or approved wound care products used in line with the local formulary or professional guidance?

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  • Q14 | Unanswered

    Is hand hygiene followed before and after wound care, with PPE used correctly in the home setting?

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  • Q15 | Unanswered

    Are staff able to identify different types of wounds (e.g., pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic wounds, surgical wounds) and apply suitable care plans?

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  • Q16 | Unanswered

    Are service users’ nutritional and hydration needs assessed and supported if they are factors in delayed wound healing?

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  • Q17 | Unanswered

    Are pressure ulcers graded correctly, and are equipment needs (e.g., cushions, mattresses) addressed and escalated when necessary?

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  • Q18 | Unanswered

    Is the effectiveness of wound care monitored and changes made promptly when progress stalls?

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  • Q19 | Unanswered

    Are families or informal carers involved in care appropriately, with clear boundaries and support for wound management where relevant?

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  • Q20 | Unanswered

    Are dressings transported and stored safely between visits to protect sterility and ensure correct use?

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  • Q21 | Unanswered

    Are service users with wounds assessed for mental capacity to consent to treatment, and best interest decisions documented where needed?

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  • Q22 | Unanswered

    Are safeguarding procedures followed if a wound appears non-accidental, neglected, or worsening without explanation?

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  • Q23 | Unanswered

    Is cross-agency communication (e.g., district nurses, GPs, hospitals) coordinated to ensure consistent wound management?

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  • Q24 | Unanswered

    Are pressure-relieving aids used and monitored in the home environment, and reviewed for effectiveness?

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  • Q25 | Unanswered

    Are missed visits or cancellations followed up to ensure no delay in essential wound care?

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  • Q26 | Unanswered

    Is the psychological impact of chronic wounds recognised and referrals offered for emotional support if needed?

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  • Q27 | Unanswered

    Are all sharps disposed of correctly in accordance with infection prevention and control standards?

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  • Q28 | Unanswered

    Is wound care included in internal audits and reported through clinical governance structures?

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  • Q29 | Unanswered

    Are learning needs identified and addressed through wound care training, updates, or peer review?

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  • Q30 | Unanswered

    Is there evidence of positive outcomes (e.g., healing time, reduced hospital admission) from wound care provided?

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  • Q31 | Unanswered

    Are staff encouraged to report and learn from incidents related to wound care (e.g., missed dressings, poor healing, infection)?

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  • Q32 | Unanswered

    Is information about wound care recorded in a way that supports continuity between carers and across shifts?

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  • Q33 | Unanswered

    Are wound-related risks considered in care plans and risk assessments (e.g., mobility, falls, diabetes, vascular disease)?

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  • Q34 | Unanswered

    Is the home environment assessed to ensure cleanliness, privacy, and safety during wound care procedures?

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  • Q35 | Unanswered

    Are service users’ choices, dignity, and autonomy respected during all aspects of wound care delivery?

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