Pressure Ulcer Prevention
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LET'S REVIEW
In the previous section, we discussed the importance of conducting regular reassessments of newly admitted residents who are found to be at risk of developing pressure ulcers (PU). We recommended that a resident's initial assessment as well as all reassessments be conducted using a validated, standardized tool, namely either the Norton Scale or the Braden Scale. We also recommended that reassessments be conducted weekly for four weeks following admission, largely because PUs, if they are going to develop, will likely develop during this period (1).
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