1.
Changing a resident's body alignment at least every two hours to redistribute weight
2.
Protective cream applied to shield vulnerable skin from moisture
3.
Completely removing physical pressure from a specific, vulnerable bony area.
4.
Specialized air or foam surface designed to redistribute body weight
5.
Adequate protein and vitamin intake necessary to keep tissues strong
6.
Frequent skin-damaging exposure to moisture that requires immediate care
7.
The scraping force caused by dragging a resident across bedsheets
8.
Using pillows or specialized wedges to elevate a resident's heels off the mattress surface
9.
The softening and breaking down of skin tissue caused by prolonged exposure to moisture
10.
Conducting regular, proactive safety checks to ensure a resident is comfortable and properly aligned
11.
Applying therapeutic lotions to keep dry skin hydrated, elastic, and resilient against cracking
12.
Maintaining adequate fluid intake to keep skin tissues healthy, plump, and functioning
13.
Consuming proper amounts of protein, vitamins, and minerals required for tissue strength and repair
14.
Washing the skin promptly using mild, no-rinse, pH-balanced soaps to avoid irritation
15.
The involuntary loss of bladder or bowel control, requiring immediate cleanup to protect the skin
16.
A skin test where a red spot is pressed to see if it turns white and blood flow returns normally.
17.
Logging daily skin checks and turning schedules directly into the EHR system.
