Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment cont.
All patients are potentially at risk of developing a pressure ulcer
Use Waterlow score when assessing pressure ulcer risk factor
on all patients within 6 hours- use this to support clinical
judgement
In Paediatric and Neonate areas, please refer to local policy for
risk assessment and pressure ulcer prevention
Record and document on BH Adult Body Mapping and Skin
assessment form within 6 hours
