7. When are residents screened for pressure ulcer risk? Check all that apply. a. Upon admission/readmission  b. With a change in condition  c. With each MDS assessment  d. When weight loss has occurred  e. Change in meal intake  f. Change in intake  g. Change in mobility  h. Change in continence  i. Change in communication  8. Do your facility’s pressure ulcer risk assessment activities include a comprehensive skin assessment/inspection*? Yes No   *A comprehensive skin assessment is defined as a full head to toe and front and back assessment of the skin, the body’s largest organ, for any breakdown or reddened areas. This includes attention to all bony prominences, ears, scalp, in between toes, etc. 9. Who completes the skin assessment/inspection on admission? a. Admitting nurse  b. Nursing assistant  c. Wound/skin care nurse  d. Nurse manager  e. Nursing supervisor  f. Director of nursing  g. Other (specify)  10. Who completes routine skin assessments/inspections? a. Unit nurse  b. Nursing assistant  c. Wound care nurse  d. Other (specify):  11. How are skin assessments/inspections completed?
7. When are residents screened for pressure ulcer risk? Check all that apply. a.  Upon admission/readmission b.  With a change in condition c.  With each MDS assessment d.  When weight loss has occurred e.  Change in meal intake f.  Change in intake g.  Change in mobility h.  Change in continence i.  Change in communication 8. Do your facility’s pressure ulcer risk assessment activities include a comprehensive skin assessment/inspection*? Yes  No  *A comprehensive skin assessment is defined as a full head to toe and front and back assessment of the skin, the body’s largest organ, for any breakdown or reddened areas. This includes attention to all bony prominences, ears, scalp, in between toes, etc. 9. Who completes the skin assessment/inspection on admission? a.  Admitting nurse b.  Nursing assistant c.  Wound/skin care nurse d.  Nurse manager e.  Nursing supervisor f.  Director of nursing g.  Other (specify) 10. Who completes routine skin assessments/inspections? a.  Unit nurse b.  Nursing assistant c.  Wound care nurse d.  Other (specify): 11. How are skin assessments/inspections completed?
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