Get Wound Assessment Form 2020-2025

Completing a Wound Assessment Form online can streamline the documentation process and ensure accurate and thorough assessments. This guide will walk you through each section of the form, providing clear and detailed instructions to support users in properly filling it out.

Follow the steps to complete the Wound Assessment Form online effectively.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your browser or preferred editing tool.
2. Begin by affixing an Addressograph, if available, for easy identification.
3. In the section provided, enter the patient's full name, Health Care Record number, and address.
4. Provide the patient's date of birth in the specified format.
5. Indicate any factors that may delay wound healing by ticking all that apply, and refer to the relevant care plan.
6. Record the patient's gender, weight in kilograms, and height in centimeters along with the date these measurements were taken.
7. Document the name of the consultant overseeing the patient's care.
8. Check yes or no regarding any allergies or sensitivities, and specify if applicable.
9. List any Multidisciplinary Team referrals, indicating the date for each.
10. Mark the location of the wound clearly on the form.
11. Indicate the type of wound by selecting from the options provided.
12. Describe the type, cause, and location of the wound in the space provided.
13. Complete the initial wound assessment, scoring pain, measuring wound dimensions, and identifying wound tissue type.
14. Select the level of exudate and assess the peri-wound skin condition.
15. Provide information about any drains or sutures present, including their removal dates.
16. Document signs of infection observed during the assessment.
17. Record the assessment date and time, and add your signature along with your grade.
18. If there are any changes to the plan of care, fill out the relevant section including the rationale.
19. After completing the form, save your changes, and choose to download, print, or share the form as needed.

Take action now and fill out the Wound Assessment Form online to ensure comprehensive care.