Lorraine Poulos

Check out: Wounds Australia www.woundsaustralia.com.au Care worker - What should I phone my co-ordinator about? Factors impacting on risk of impaired skin integrity and healing capacity (e.g. continence, nutritional status, immobility, obesity) Pressure ulcer risk assessment scale (e.g. Norton, Waterlow, Braden Q) Preventative measures (e.g. skin emollient, pressure relieving cushion / mattress / wedges) Manual handling requirements Details of wound care management including pressure care routine 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? Do care worker prompts reflect my wishes on the care plan? Reduced function related to the wound Increased pain in the area around the wound Increased redness or increase in wound size Swelling or increased pain around the area New wound discharge Reports of pain Dressing equipment issues Skin care