Pressure Injury Prevention Audit
Track pressure injury prevention practices in one audit workflow. Verify risk scoring, repositioning, device checks, and offloading so gaps are caught before skin damage occurs.
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What's inside this template
Risk Assessment and Documentation
- Braden score completed within required timeframe
- Braden score documented accurately in the patient record
- High-risk patients have a documented prevention plan
- Skin assessment completed and documented on admission and per policy
Turning and Repositioning
- Turning schedule is ordered and visible in the care plan
- Patient repositioned according to scheduled intervals
- Repositioning events are documented in the chart
- Patient tolerance to repositioning is assessed and addressed
Device-Related Skin Assessment
- Skin under and around medical devices assessed per shift
- Device fit is appropriate and not causing pressure or friction
- Protective padding or barriers used when indicated
- Any device-related redness, breakdown, or injury escalated promptly
Offloading and Support Surfaces
- Heels are offloaded when indicated
- Pressure-redistributing mattress or cushion is in use when indicated
- Bony prominences are protected with appropriate positioning aids
- Offloading interventions are reassessed after condition changes
Patient and Care Team Education
- Patient or caregiver educated on pressure injury prevention
- Care team aware of high-risk status and prevention measures
- Barriers to adherence documented and addressed
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Frequently asked questions
What does this audit template help evaluate?
It helps teams review the core steps that reduce pressure injury risk, including Braden scoring, skin assessment, repositioning, device checks, and offloading. It also captures whether education and escalation steps are documented.
Who should use this template?
It is a good fit for nursing leaders, quality teams, wound care specialists, and unit managers who need a repeatable way to check prevention practices. It can be used on any unit caring for patients at risk of skin breakdown.
Can this be adapted to our facility policy?
Yes. The checklist items can be edited to match your documentation standards, timing requirements, and escalation rules. You can also add unit-specific measures for specialty beds, cushions, or turning protocols.
How does this support compliance reviews?
The template creates a clear record of whether required prevention actions were completed and documented. That makes it easier to spot missed steps, coach staff, and show trends during quality reviews.
Does this template cover device-related pressure injuries?
Yes. It includes checks for skin under and around medical devices, device fit, protective padding, and prompt escalation of redness or breakdown. This helps teams catch injuries that can be missed during routine skin checks.
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