New tools available at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement site:
http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/MedicalSurgicalCare/MedicalSurgicalCareGeneral/Tools/
Nursing Assistant Ostomy Competency Tool
A tool used to rate nursing assistants on their performance of critical elements of care for patients with ostomies.
Braden Scale Risk Assessment and Skin Inspection Flow Chart
A flowchart indicating the steps taken to assess a patient’s risk of developing pressure ulcers and steps to identify and treat pressure ulcers which have formed.
Pressure Ulcer Plan of Care Tool
A grid identifying various elements of care for patients with pressure ulcers.
Wound Competency Identifying Pressure Ulcers and Other Wounds
A tool used to identify pressure ulcers, determine their severity (stage), and differentiate from other types of wounds.
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