d. Cognitive assessment  e. Incontinence assessment  f. Medical device-related pressure assessment (e.g., oxygen tubing, catheters)  g. Assessment for friction and shear  h. Mobility assessment  i. Contracture assessment  j. Assessment for appropriate bed and chair support surfaces  k. Positioning assessment  l. Skin assessments per frequency designated by MD/NP  m. Other (specify):  n. Other (specify):  6. Assessments may reveal that a particular action should be taken (e.g., a toileting routine to prevent incontinence, diet change to encourage increased intake, new cushion for wheelchair). How would you find out if an intervention had been identified as necessary, but not carried out? 7. Are there any particular obstacles or challenges to investigating the root cause of pressure ulcers?
d.  Cognitive assessment e.  Incontinence assessment f.  Medical device-related pressure assessment (e.g., oxygen tubing, catheters) g.  Assessment for friction and shear h.  Mobility assessment i.  Contracture assessment j.  Assessment for appropriate bed and chair support surfaces k.  Positioning assessment l.  Skin assessments per frequency designated by MD/NP m.  Other (specify): n.  Other (specify): 6. Assessments may reveal that a particular action should be taken (e.g., a toileting routine to prevent incontinence, diet change to encourage increased intake, new cushion for wheelchair). How would you find out if an intervention had been identified as necessary, but not carried out? 7. Are there any particular obstacles or challenges to investigating the root cause of pressure ulcers?
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