{"id":14578,"date":"2026-11-05T15:01:04","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T15:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/?page_id=14578"},"modified":"2026-11-05T15:27:23","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T15:27:23","slug":"skin-checks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/psw.circleofcare.com\/index.php\/skin-checks\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin Checks"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][page_submenu alignment=”center” bg_color=”#4C4184″ link_color=”#FFFFFF”][page_link link_url=”#WhereToLook” title=”Where to Look” id=”1793892398064-2″ tab_id=”1793892398064-4″] [\/page_link][page_link title=”When to Look” id=”1793892398072-10″ tab_id=”1793892398072-10″ link_url=”#WhenToLook”][\/page_link][page_link title=”What to Look For” id=”1793892398077-0″ tab_id=”1793892398077-1″ link_url=”#WhatToLookFor”][\/page_link][page_link title=”How to Do Skin Checks” id=”1793892398082-0″ tab_id=”1793892398082-3″ link_url=”#HowToDo”][\/page_link][\/page_submenu][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”10″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][heading]Skin Check:<\/p>\n

Recognize It. Report it. Document it.[\/heading][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]A skin change is an ALC change (Looks)<\/strong>. Anything new or worse than the client\u2019s usual baseline gets reported live<\/strong> to your CSS\/office.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” id=”WhereToLook” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” content_layout=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”WHERE TO LOOK: Pressure Points” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23FFFFFF” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1793818843288{background-color: #4C4184 !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

1.<\/strong> Back of head<\/span><\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> Ears (side-lying, O\u2082 tubing)<\/span><\/p>\n

3.<\/strong> Shoulder blades<\/span><\/p>\n

4.<\/strong> Elbows<\/span><\/p>\n

5.<\/strong> Tailbone\/lower spine<\/span><\/p>\n

6.<\/strong> Hips (side-lying)<\/span><\/p>\n

7.<\/strong> Buttocks & sitting bones<\/span><\/p>\n

8.<\/strong> Inner knees<\/span><\/p>\n

9.\u00a0<\/strong>Ankles<\/span><\/p>\n

10.<\/strong> Heels<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”14584″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”14585″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]ALWAYS<\/strong> check skin in areas where moisture gets trapped:<\/p>\n

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  1. Skin folds (under breast, belly, groin)<\/li>\n
  2. Areas of incontinence or excessive sweat<\/li>\n
  3. Covered skin in areas with poor air circulation (under briefs, braces, shoes, or tubing)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” left_padding_desktop=”5″ right_padding_desktop=”5″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” id=”WhenToLook” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”WHEN TO LOOK: During Usual Care” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23FFFFFF” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1793819502121{background-color: #4C4184 !important;}” el_id=”Your Responsibilities”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Look during bathing, toileting, dressing, repositioning.<\/p>\n
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    • Ask first and protect privacy.<\/li>\n
    • Clients in bed\/wheelchair all day are highest risk.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” id=”WhatToLookFor” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”WHAT TO LOOK FOR” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23FFFFFF” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1793819573237{background-color: #4C4184 !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Changes can look different on different skin tones.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

      Red, raw skin in damp areas<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      Red, raw, shiny, or peeling skin in folds, groin, or buttocks.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#CDEFFB” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” content_layout=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

      Note in ALC. Call if it opens.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      MILD Incontinence rash on buttocks:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”14595″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” margin_left=”10″ margin_right=”10″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Source: AI-generated[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#FBCDCD” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” content_layout=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

      Call the office.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      SEVERE Incontinence rash on buttocks:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”14602″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” margin_left=”10″ margin_right=”10″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Source: AI-generated[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

      Redness that stays<\/h2>\n

      A red area that does not fade, often over a bony spot.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#CDEFFB” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” content_layout=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

      Note in ALC. Call the office if it opens.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Red patch over tailbone:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”14604″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” margin_left=”10″ margin_right=”10″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Red patch over heel:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”14605″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” margin_left=”10″ margin_right=”10″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Source: AI-generated[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

      Darker or purple patch<\/h2>\n

      Purple, maroon, bluish, or darker than the client\u2019s usual skin.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#FBF2CD” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” content_layout=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

      Not sure? Call the office.<\/h3>\n

      Red patch over tailbone on dark skin tone:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”14608″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” margin_left=”10″ margin_right=”10″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Source: AI-generated[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Red patch over heel on dark skin tone:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”14609″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” margin_left=”10″ margin_right=”10″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Source: AI-generated[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

      Open or broken skin<\/h2>\n

      Any break: scrape, crack, crater, or bleeding (even small)[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”5″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#FBCDCD” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” content_layout=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

      Call the office.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Small open area over tailbone:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”14612″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” margin_left=”10″ margin_right=”10″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Small open area over heel:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”14611″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” margin_left=”10″ margin_right=”10″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

      Dressing or wound area change<\/h2>\n

      Dressing wet, dirty, loose or off. New leaking or smell. Redness spreading.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#FBCDCD” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” content_layout=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

      Call the office.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Soaked, redness spreading around a wound dressing:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”14613″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” margin_left=”10″ margin_right=”10″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Dirty, loose, leaking dressing:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”14614″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” margin_left=”10″ margin_right=”10″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

      Blister or skin tear<\/h2>\n

      Fluid bubble, or thin torn skin on arms or shins. Bruises too.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#FBF2CD” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” content_layout=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

      Bleeding or open? Call the office.<\/h3>\n

      Skin tear with flap:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”14615″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” margin_left=”10″ margin_right=”10″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Heel blister:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”14616″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” margin_left=”10″ margin_right=”10″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Source: AI-generated[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” id=”HowToDo” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”HOW TO DO: Skin Checks” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23FFFFFF” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1793821552237{background-color: #4C4184 !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]1. Protect.<\/strong><\/span> Reposition the client as the care plan allows. Don\u2019t rub the area or add creams or dressings.
      \n2. Call live, during the visit.<\/strong><\/span> Report new or worse skin to your CSS or the office. Report even if the nurse or family already knows.
      \n3. Document.<\/strong> <\/span>Document what you saw, where, the time, and who you told in the ALC note.
      \n4. Follow through.<\/strong><\/span> Follow the updated care plan. Report again if it gets worse.
      \n5. If you cannot see the at-risk area or wound.<\/strong><\/span> Document what tasks were NOT done and what areas you could not see in the ALC note.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” left_padding_desktop=”5″ right_padding_desktop=”5″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#FBF2CD” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” content_layout=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

      When you see a change, call the office.<\/h3>\n

      Give the facts: CLOSE-UP<\/b><\/p>\n

      \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      \n
      \n

      C<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

      		\n
      Colour<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
      		\n
      What colour is the wound?<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      \n
      \n

      L<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

      		\n
      Location<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
      		\n
      Where is the wound?<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      \n
      \n

      O<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

      		\n
      Odour (Smell)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
      		\n
      Does the wound smell?<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      \n
      \n

      S<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

      		\n
      Size<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
      		\n
      How big is the wound, compared to a coin? (e.g. dime, quarter, toonie)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      \n
      \n

      E<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

      		\n
      Exudate (Leaking)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
      		\n
      Is there any oozing? Is it a blister wound? Is it bleeding?<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      \n
      \n

      U<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

      		\n
      Update<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
      		\n
      Is the wound new? Open? Worse since last visit?<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      \n
      \n

      P<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

      		\n
      Pain<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
      		\n
      Does the wound hurt? Itch? Burn?<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

       <\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-1-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_color=”#DD3333″ column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” content_layout=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

      The following is NOT in PSW Scope:<\/b><\/p>\n

        \n
      • DO NOT<\/strong> <\/span>diagnose or evaluate the severity of a wound<\/li>\n
      • DO NOT<\/strong><\/span> remove a dressing to look at a wound<\/li>\n
      • DO NOT<\/strong> <\/span>choose creams or dressings for a wound<\/li>\n
      • DO NOT<\/strong><\/span> provide instructions on how to change a wound dressing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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