Body map on admission - On admission team members are expected to check for inherited/unknown bruises, redness, marks, wounds, injuries and document anything noted - for which they open a wound assessment. If no bruises etc are found they are not able to record this on the wound assessment to evidence their check as it will not allow a "blank body map" be saved.
I would like to suggest as a part of the admission documentation (assessment or form) that there is some form of 1-page body map/body check where staff can evidence and sign off having completed a check of the residents skin condition at the point of admission. It could sit within assessments and be archived as no review date would b e required. Any wounds etc. identified could be cross referenced or initiate the need to complete a full wound assessment. Thanks Guy