Skin Integrity Risk Assessment and Care Planning.pptx

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2/6/15 Prevention of Pressure Ulcers:
Risk Assessment & Care Planning
Jeri Lundgren, RN, BSN, PHN, CWS, CWCN
VP, Clinical Consulting
Joerns
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F314:
•  Based on the comprehensive assessment of a resident, the facility
must ensure that -–  A resident who enters the facility without pressure sores does not
develop pressure sores unless the individual’s clinical condition
demonstrates that they were unavoidable; and
–  A resident having pressure sores receives necessary treatment and
services to promote healing, prevent infection and prevent new sores
from developing.
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Regulatory and Litigation
The care setting must PROVE
that the wound was…..
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1 2/6/15 Regulatory & Litigation
•  Can the care setting prove:
–  Assessed for risk factors
–  Interventions correlate to individual risk factors
–  Implemented the plan of care
–  Evaluated the plan of care
–  Updated the plan of care with changes
**NOT AS SIMPLE AS HAVING THE PHYSICIAN WRITE IT WAS
UNAVOIDABLE!!
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Pressure Ulcer Definition
Pressure Ulcers:
A pressure ulcer is localized injury to the skin and/or
underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a
result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear
and/or friction7.
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Prevention
Assessing for Risk of
Skin Breakdown
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2 2/6/15 Risk & Skin Assessment
–  Comprehensive Risk Assessment in LTC
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Upon Admission
Weekly for the first four weeks after admission
Change of condition
Quarterly and annually with the MDS
–  Skin Inspection in LTC
•  Upon Admission – Imperative they capture wounds within the
first 24 hours
•  Daily with cares by the nursing assistant
•  Weekly by the licensed staff
•  Upon a PLANNED Discharge
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Risk & Skin Assessment
–  Comprehensive Risk Assessment in Acute Care
•  Upon Admission
•  Daily
•  Upon discharge
–  Skin Inspection in Acute Care
•  Upon Admission
•  Daily
•  Upon discharge
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Risk & Skin Assessment
–  Comprehensive Risk Assessment in Home Care
•  Upon Admission
•  With each licensed nurse visit
–  Skin Inspection in Home Care
•  Upon Admission
•  With each licensed nurse visit
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3 2/6/15 Risk Assessment Tools
•  Validated Risk Assessments
–  Use a recognized risk assessment tool such as the
Braden Scale or Norton
–  Use the tool consistently
–  Regardless of the overall score of the risk assessment,
assess each individual risk factor
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Risk Assessment Tools
•  No risk assessment tool is a comprehensive
risk assessment
–  Braden
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Sensory Perception
Moisture
Activity
Mobility
Nutrition
Shear and Friction
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•  Diagnosis
•  Medications
•  Resident Choice, etc
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Risk Assessment Tools
•  Overall goal is to identify the INDIVIDUAL risk
factors and implement correlating interventions
that modify, stabilize or eliminate the risk factors
Problem Poten.al for altera.on in skin integrity secondary to: •  Immobility due to right sided hemiplegia PEOPLE Ÿ PASSION Ÿ PERFORMANCE
Goal Skin will remain intact Interven/ons: •  Provide a pressure redistribu.on maDress •  Provide a wheelchair cushion •  Elevate heels with bilateral heel liF boots •  Turn and reposi.oning q2 hours Responsible person(s) Nursing Confidential & Proprietary
4 2/6/15 Braden Scale
•  Note on the Braden Scale the lower the score
the higher the risk
–  15-18 At Risk
–  13-14 Moderate Risk
–  10-12 High Risk
–  9 or lower Severe Risk
Before utilizing the Braden please get permission at
www.bradenscale.com
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Breaking Down the Braden
•  Impaired Sensory Perception
–  Inability to feel pressure or pain to the skin/tissues
•  CVA, paraplegia, quadriplegia, etc.
•  Cognitive impairment
•  Neuropathy
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Braden Scale - Activity
•  Activity:
–  Decreased activity level leading to staying in one
position for a long period of time
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Chairfast
Bedbound
Choosing not to get out of the bed or chair
Chooses not to change positions
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5 2/6/15 Braden Scale - Mobility
•  Mobility
•  Due to being unable to move or having limited
movement leads to staying in one position for long
period of time:
•  Diagnosis: CVA, MS, Paraplegia, Quadraplegia, end stage
Alzheimers/Dementia, etc.
•  Fractures and/or casts
•  Cognitive impairment
•  Pain
•  Restraints or medical equipment
•  Choosing not to be mobile
•  Contractures
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Breaking Down the Braden
•  The interventions are basically the same for:
–  Immobility,
–  Impaired sensory perception, and
–  Decreased activity
•  All lead to inactivity/movement
•  Goal of interventions is to decrease or remove the
pressure to promote circulation to the skin and
tissues
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Immobility, decreased activity and/or
impaired sensory perception interventions
•  Restorative & Mobility Programs
–  Referral to Therapy and Restorative Nursing
•  Amputation/Prosthesis Care
•  Communication
•  Eating
•  Mobility
•  ROM and PROM
•  Self care training/ADLs
•  Toileting
•  Splint/brace
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6 2/6/15 Immobility, decreased activity and/or
impaired sensory perception interventions
•  Restorative & Mobility Programs
– Restorative Nursing Program-MDS
Requirements
•  Technique, training or skill practice was performed for a
total of at least 15 minutes per 24 hours
•  The 15 minutes can be broken up (i.e. remove & clean
splint and skin, inspect skin and perform ROM for a total
of 5 minutes 3x/day)
•  Restorative nursing does not include groups with more
than four residents per supervising helper or caregiver.
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Immobility, decreased activity and/or
impaired sensory perception interventions
•  Restorative & Mobility Programs
– Restorative Nursing Program-MDS
Requirements
•  The care plan & medical record must document
measurable objective and interventions
•  The medical record must reflect periodic evaluation by a
licensed nurse.
•  Nursing assistants/aides must be trained in the techniques
that promote resident involvement in the activity
•  A registered nurse or licensed practical (vocational) nurse
must supervise the activities in a restorative nursing
program.
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Immobility, decreased activity and/or
impaired sensory perception interventions
•  Restorative & Mobility Programs
–  Assistive devices to promote mobility:
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Grab Bars for repositioning & egress
Bed at correct egress height
Utilize electric bed to assist to a standing position
Lifts (ceiling, sit to stand, transfer, walking)
Lateral transfer devices
Repositioning slings
Walking devices (cane, walker, etc)
Rocking chairs
Assistive devices
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7 2/6/15 Immobility, decreased activity and/or
impaired sensory perception interventions
•  Pressure Redistribution: The ability of a support
surface to evenly distribute load over the contact area
of the human body.
•  Pressure redistribution replaces prior terminology of
pressure reduction and pressure relief support surfaces
–  The goal of the support surface is to
•  Evenly distribute pressure over the surface
•  Envelop and immerse into the support surface
•  Control microclimate
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Immobility, decreased activity and/or
impaired sensory perception interventions
•  Support surfaces for the bed:
–  Preventative (foam, foam/air)
–  Low Air-loss/Alternating air
–  Air fluidized
–  Fluid Immersion Simulation
•  Document on care plan type and date implemented
•  Not a substitute for turning schedules
•  Heels may be especially vulnerable even on low air loss
beds
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Immobility, decreased activity and/or
impaired sensory perception interventions
•  Elevation of heels OFF of the surface
–  Pillow prop
–  Wedges
–  Heel lift boots
•  Always provide heel elevation bilaterally
•  Feel to ensure the heel has no pressure
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8 2/6/15 Immobility, decreased activity and/or
impaired sensory perception interventions
All wheelchairs should have a cushion
•  Air and gel is more aggressive than foam products7
•  A sitting position = head elevation of 30 degrees or higher
•  All sitting surfaces should be evaluated for pressure
redistribution
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Immobility, decreased activity and/or
impaired sensory perception interventions
•  Recommend a Therapy screen for wheelchair
cushion
•  When positioning in a chair consider:
–  Postural alignment
–  Weight distribution
–  Sitting balance
–  Stability
–  Pressure redistribution
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Immobility, decreased activity and/or
impaired sensory perception interventions
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9 2/6/15 Immobility, decreased activity and/or
impaired sensory perception interventions
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Immobility, decreased activity and/or
impaired sensory perception interventions
•  Develop an INDIVIDUALIZED turning &
repositioning schedule
•  Current Standard:
–  Turn and reposition at least every 2 hours while lying
–  Reposition at least hourly in a sitting position (if the
resident can reposition themselves in wheelchair
encourage them to do so every 15 minutes)
–  When possible avoid positioning on existing pressure
ulcer
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Immobility, decreased activity and/or
impaired sensory perception interventions
F314 Guidance in LTC, Tissue Tolerance:
•  Tissue tolerance is the ability of the skin and it’s supporting
structures to endure the effects of pressure with out
adverse effects
•  A skin inspection should be done, which should include an
evaluation of the skin integrity and tissue tolerance, after
pressure to that area, has been reduced or redistributed
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10 2/6/15 Immobility, decreased activity and/or
impaired sensory perception interventions
•  Establish an Individualized repositioning
schedule based on:
•  Individual tolerance
•  Preferences (i.e., wanting uninterrupted sleep, comfort)
•  Characteristics of the pressure-redistribution support
surface
•  Utilize repositioning & positioning devices as
appropriate
–  Remember to protect your back and safely handling the
resident when repositioning!!!
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Immobility, decreased activity and/or
impaired sensory perception interventions
•  F314: “Momentary pressure relief followed by a return
to the same position is usually NOT beneficial (microshifts of 5 to 10 degrees or a 10-15 second lift).”
•  “Off-loading” is considered 1 full minute of pressure
RELIEF
•  Good compromise if choosing not to reposition
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Immobility, decreased activity and/or
impaired sensory perception interventions
•  Restraints
–  Release restraints at designated intervals
–  More importantly try to eliminate restraints
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11 2/6/15 Immobility, decreased activity and/or
impaired sensory perception interventions
•  Pain management
–  Pre-medicate the individual 20 -30 minutes prior to
repositioning, treatment or cares as appropriate
–  Scheduled pain medication
–  If palliative care is the primary goal; comfort may
supersede prevention causing the individual to have a
single position of comfort.
–  Utilize appropriate support surfaces in the bed and
wheelchair to provide comfort as well as improve
pressure redistribution
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Immobility, decreased activity and/or
impaired sensory perception interventions
•  Pain management
–  Do not place Individuals directly on a wound when ever
possible or limit the time on the area
–  Pad and protect bony prominences (note: sheepskin,
heel and elbow protectors provide comfort, and reduce
shear & friction, but do NOT provide pressure reduction)
–  Do not massage over bony prominences
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Immobility, decreased activity and/or
impaired sensory perception interventions
•  Pain Management, Continued:
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Provide soothing music
Distraction
Conversation
Relaxation techniques
Position changes
Meditation
Guided imagery
Transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS)
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12 2/6/15 Braden Scale: Moisture
•  Moisture can irritate and breakdown the skin
–  Incontinence of bladder
–  Incontinence of bowel
–  Excessive perspiration
–  Moisture within skin folds
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Moisture
•  Interventions to protect the skin from moisture
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Individualized B & B Program
Peri-care after each episode of incontinence
Appropriate, dignified absorptive incontinent products
Apply a protective skin barrier to peri-area or wound
edges (ensure skin is clean before application &
appropriate with the absorptive product)
•  Foley catheter and/or fecal tubes/pouches as
appropriate (in LTC for stage III or IV only)
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Moisture
•  Interventions to protect the skin from moisture
–  4x4’s, pillow cases or dry cloths in between skin folds
–  Inter Dry Ag sheets if prone to intertrigo infections
–  Antifungal powder or ointment for active intertrigo
infections
–  Bathe with MILD soap, rinse and gently dry
–  Keep linen dry & wrinkle free
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13 2/6/15 Moisture
•  If there is already an elimination problem on
the care plan that addresses the interventions:
–  List “incontinence of bowel and/or bladder” as a risk
factor under skin integrity, however,
–  State under interventions:
ü See elimination problem
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Braden Scale: Nutrition
•  Nutritionally at Risk
–  Serum Albumin below 3.5g/dl
–  Pre-Albumin 17 or below (more definitive than an albumin
level)
–  Significant unintended weight loss
–  Very low or very high body mass index
–  Inability to feed self
–  Poor appetite
–  Difficulty swallowing
–  Tube fed
–  Admitted with or history of dehydration
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Nutrition
Interventions for Nutritional deficits
•  Dietary consult to determine interventions
–  Provide protein intake of 1.25-1.5 gm/kg/body weight
daily7
–  30-35 kcalories/kg of body weight/day7
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14 2/6/15 Nutrition
Interventions for Nutritional deficits
•  Dietary consult to determine interventions
–  Provide a simple multivitamin5
–  Unless a resident has a specific vitamin or mineral deficiency,
supplementation with additional vitamins (i.e., Vit. C) or
minerals (i.e., zinc) may not be indicated5
•  Zinc no more than 40mg/day for no more than 2-3 weeks5.
•  Higher dosages or long term use of zinc can decrease copper
status and lead to anemia5
–  Appetite stimulants as appropriate
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Nutrition
Interventions for Nutritional deficits
–  Providing food per individual preferences
–  Provide adequate hydration
–  Accurate Intake, output and weights
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Nutrition
•  If nutrition is already addressed on the care
plan:
–  List “nutritionally at risk” as a risk factor under skin
integrity, however,
–  State under interventions:
ü See nutritional problem
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15 2/6/15 Braden Scale – Friction & Shear
•  At risk for friction and shear
•  Needs assistance with mobility
•  Tremors or spasticity
•  Slides down in the:
•  Bed
•  Wheelchair/sitting surface
•  Agitation
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Friction and Shear
•  Interventions for Friction and Shear
–  Lift -- do not drag -- individuals
–  Utilize lifting devices & slings
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Ceiling liFs • 
Transfer liFs • 
Sit to stand liFs • 
Walking liFs • 
Lateral transfer devices • 
Specialty slings • 
Reposi.oning slings • 
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Friction and Shear
•  Interventions for Friction and Shear
–  Elbow or heel pads
–  Protective clothing
–  Protective dressings or skin sealants
–  Raise the foot of the bed before elevating
–  Wedge wheelchair cushions (therapy referral)
–  Pillows
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16 2/6/15 Comprehensive Skin Integrity Risk Assessment
•  In addition to the Braden Scale, review
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H&P
Diagnosis
Physician/NP notes
Consultations (podiatry, wound clinic, etc.)
Medications
Labs (albumin and pre-albumin)
Blood sugars
MDS/CAAs (if complete)
Interview resident & family, etc.
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Other Risk Factors not on the Braden
Overall diagnoses that can lead to skin
breakdown:
•  Anything that impairs blood supply or oxygenation to the
skin (cardiovascular or respiratory disease)
•  Immunosuppression
•  History of pressure ulcers and skin breakdown – indicate
type of skin breakdown, location and stage (pressure ulcer)
if known
•  End stage diseases (renal, liver, heart, cancer)
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Other Risk Factors not on the Braden
Overall diagnoses that can lead to skin
breakdown:
•  Diabetes – blood sugars consistently above 140 or A1c
greater than 7
•  Anything that renders the individual immobile
•  Anything that can affect his/her nutritional status (inability to
feed themselves)
•  Anything that affects his/her cognition
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17 2/6/15 Other Risk Factors not on the Braden
Medications or Treatments, such as:
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Steroid therapy
Medications that decrease cognitive status
Renal dialysis
Head of bed elevation the majority of the day
Medical Devices (tubes, casts, braces, shoes, positioning
devices)
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Other Risk Factors not on the Braden
•  Other Risk Factors
–  Fragile skin or dry cracked skin
–  Choosing not to follow interventions – be specific as to
what they are not following
–  Pain
–  Smoking
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Overall Prevention Interventions
•  Monitor skin – this should be listed on all plans
of care
•  Inspect skin daily by caregivers
•  Inspect bony prominences look & feel
•  After pressure has been reduced/redistributed
•  Under medical devices (cast, tubes, orthoses,
braces, etc).
•  Weekly head to toe skin inspection by a licensed nurse
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18 2/6/15 Overall Prevention Interventions
•  If the resident has a wound it should be
assessed/documented by a licensed nurse at
least every 7 days
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Interventions
•  Medications or Treatments
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Evaluate steroid use and dosage
Adjust medications as appropriate to improve cognitive status
Notify dialysis of skin concerns and interventions
Keep head of bed at the lowest level possible & ensure
appropriate support surface
–  Pad medical devices and ensure proper fit
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Interventions
•  Smoking
–  Risk discussion
–  Smoking cessation plan if resident agrees
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19 2/6/15 Interventions
•  Consultation
–  Provide adequate Psychosocial support/Psychology referral
–  Obtain a Podiatrist, Dermatologist, Vascular Physician and/or
Wound Care Consultation as appropriate
–  Involve primary physician and/or appropriate physician
support
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Interventions
•  Diabetes
–  Monitoring & management of diabetes as ordered
–  Dietary consultation
–  Exercise program/therapy
–  Diabetic foot care
•  Can state “see diabetes problem”
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Interventions
•  Dry or Fragile Skin
–  Apply non irritating lotion at least daily
–  Protective clothing
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20 2/6/15 Other Risk Factors not on the Braden
•  Lower extremity disease
–  Arterial insufficiency
–  Venous insufficiency
–  Peripheral neuropathy
–  Diabetic ulcers
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Interventions
•  Lower Extremity Disease
–  Etiology identification is imperative!!!!
•  Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
•  Vascular/Physician consultation for diagnosis and plan
•  Goal is to identify the disease process to prevent or minimize
skin breakdown
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Lower Extremity Disease
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Appropriate, well fitting foot wear at all times
Inspection of feet
Appropriate nail and foot care
No warm foot soaks
Keep clean and dry
Exercise
Venous Insufficiency
–  Leg elevation
–  Compression therapy
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21 2/6/15 Interventions
•  Dermatitis and other skin concerns
–  Dermatology Consultation
–  Appropriate treatment for etiology of skin concern
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Interventions
Individual choice
•  Be specific as to what the individual is choosing not to do
or allow
–  List interventions and alternatives tried on the plan of
care (do not delete)
–  Document date and location of risk/benefit discussion on
care plan
–  Re-evaluate at care planning intervals
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Care Plan
•  Care Plan Tips
–  Ensure care plan has appropriate goals
–  Only list the type of ulcer and location of it on the care
plan (i.e., Pressure ulcer to right trochanter)
–  Once the pressure ulcer heals, ensure it gets listed on
the care plan (i.e., history of pressure ulcer to right
trochanter)
–  Physician diagnosis and prognosis are appropriate
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22 2/6/15 Communication
•  Nursing Assistant assignment sheets should
include:
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Turning & Repositioning schedule
Type of Bed & Wheelchair surface
Bowel & Bladder program and products
Type of heel lift
Restorative cares
Supplements to be given
Skin protection devices/lotion
Lifting/transferring instructions & equipment/devices
Dressing(s) and the location, to notify the nurse if missing,
loose or soiled
–  Inspect skin daily
–  Notify nurse of any skin concerns
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Case Study
Ima Swee/e •  75yo female •  Suffered from a stroke affec.ng her right side. •  Progressed to the point where she can use a walker, independently for short distances. •  Suffers from depression and does not like to leave her room. •  Is intermiDently incon.nent and requires pad changes qshiF. However, she does not inform staff/family when she has been incon.nent. PEOPLE Ÿ PASSION Ÿ PERFORMANCE
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Case Study
Ima Sweetie
•  Prefers to spend most of her day laying in her bed on right
side, despite attempts to reposition q2 hrs.
•  States she has diminished sensation on her entire right
side
•  She occasionally slides down in her chair at the evening
meal
•  Eats about half of each meal served, and occasionally will
take dietary supplements
•  She has fragile skin & states she has had many skin tears
on her hands and arms
•  Her right hand is starting to contract
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23 2/6/15 Resources
Available Resources and Web Sites:
–  www.wocn.org (Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nurse Society)
–  www.ahrq.gov (Agency for Health Care Research and Quality)
–  www.abwmcertified.org (American Board of Wound
Management)
–  www.npuap.org (National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel)
–  www.woundsource.com (Great source to find wound care
products)
–  www.wcei.net (Wound care Education Institute)
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References
1. 
Bergstrom, N., Horn, S.D., Rapp, M.P., Stern, A., Barrett, R., Watkiss, M. (2013).
“Turning for ulcer reduction: a Multisite randomized clinical trial in nursing homes.”
The American Geriatrics Society 61:1705-1713
2. 
Defloor, T., D. De Bacquer, M.H.F. Grypdonck. (2005). “The effect of various
combinations of turning and pressure reducing devices on the incidence of
pressure ulcers.” International Journal of Nursing Studies 42(1):37-46
3. 
Eyers, I., Young, E., Luff, R., Arber, S. (2012) “Striking the balance: night care
versus the facilitation of good sleep.” British Journal of Nursing 21(5). 303-307
4. 
Kamel, N., Gammack, J. (2006) “Insomnia and the elderly: cause, approach, and
treatment.” American Journal of Medicine 119, 463-469
5. 
National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel and European Pressure Ulcer Advisory
Panel. Prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers: Clinical practice guideline.
Washington DC: National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel; 2009
6. 
Sanford, J.T., Townsend-Roccichelli, J., VandeWaa, E. (2010) “Managing sleep
disorders in the elderly.” The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary
Care Vol 35:5
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7. 
Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society. (2010). Guideline for Prevention
and Management of Pressure Ulcers. Mount Laurel, NJ: Wound, Ostomy, and
Continence Nurses Society
8. 
Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society. (2008). Guideline for
Management of Wounds in Patients with Lower-Extremity Arterial Disease. Mount
Laurel, NJ: Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society
9. 
Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society. (2012). Guideline for
Management of Wounds in Patients with Lower-Extremity Neuropathic Disease.
Glenview, IL: Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society
10.  Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society. (2011). Guideline of Wounds in
Patients with Lower-Extremity Venous Disease. Glenview, IL: Wound, Ostomy, and
Continence Nurses Society
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Thanks for your participation!!!
Jeri Lundgren, RN, BSN, PHN, CWS, CWCN
Vice President, Clinical Consulting
jeri.lundgren@joerns.com
Cell: 612-805-9703
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