Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool (BWAT) Documentation

Inspection template for scoring the 13-item Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool (BWAT) to document wound severity, reassess at least weekly, and track change across the treatment course.

Assessment Context

• Assessment date and time recorded
• Assessment type selected
• Prior BWAT score available for comparison
• Assessment performed at least weekly when wound is active
• Wound location documented

Wound Characteristics

• Size
• Depth
• Edges
• Undermining
• Necrotic tissue type
• Necrotic tissue amount
• Exudate type
• Exudate amount
• Skin color surrounding wound
• Peripheral tissue edema
• Peripheral tissue induration
• Granulation tissue
• Epithelialization

Overall Score and Trend

• Total BWAT score
• Trend compared with prior assessment
• Clinical interpretation documented

Follow-Up and Sign-Off

• Follow-up interval documented
• Corrective action or treatment change documented if wound worsened
• Inspector signature