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When was the first pressure injury risk assessment documented?

When was the first pressure injury risk assessment documented?

Description

Determination of when the first pressure injury risk assessment was performed.

On-Screen Instructions

n/a

Field Type

Responses

  • On admission (within 24 hours)

  • Not on admission, but documented prior to the discovery of a newly-developed, or advancement of an existing, pressure injury

  • Not on admission, but documented after discovery of a newly-developed, or advancement of an existing, pressure injury

  • No risk assessment documented

  • Unknown

Guide for Use

History

Start Date

2012

End Date

n/a

Change History

November 2018: updated language from “pressure ulcer” to “pressure injury.”

Field Name

pu_assess