Lorraine Poulos

Check out: Australian Podiatry Association Ltd www.podiatry.org.au Skin care Care worker - What should I phone my co-ordinator about? Medical conditions that may contribute to impairment (e.g. diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, ischaemic heart disease) Risk factors (e.g. immobility and pressure injury, poor nutrition) Protective and comfort foot supports Regular clinical skin assessment (Waterlow or Norton scale) Co-ordinator - What should be documented on the care plan for the consumer and direct care worker? Consumer - What should I be aware of and report to the worker or co-ordinator? Experiencing an increase in foot pain or discomfort Increased coldness Reduced mobility Poor sleep pattern Bruising, blisters or broken skin Discolouration Poor nail health Increased pain, tingling or numbness Reduced mobility