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Run: Seating Pressure Mapping Log

A seating pressure mapping log for recording pressure distribution readings, high-pressure zones, and offloading recommendations for at-risk seated patients....

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Inspection Details

Patient identifier recorded critical (required)

Record the patient identifier per facility policy; avoid full PII where not required.

Assessment date and time documented critical (required)

Assessor name and role documented critical (required)

Seating system identified critical (required)

Document wheelchair, cushion, back support, and any positioning accessories in use.

Assessment purpose selected

Patient positioned consistently for measurement critical (required)

Confirm the patient was seated in the intended posture with feet, pelvis, and trunk positioned consistently before capturing data.

Yes No N/A

Pressure Mapping Setup

Pressure mapping system calibrated or zeroed critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Sensor mat positioned without wrinkles or folds critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Cushion and back support configured as intended critical (required)

Confirm the seating components were installed and adjusted according to the current seating plan.

Yes No N/A

Environmental or clothing factors noted

Document items that may affect readings, such as thick clothing, moisture, shear, or recent transfers.

Pressure Distribution Readings

Peak pressure value critical (required)

Enter the highest observed pressure reading from the map.

Note (optional)

Average pressure value

Enter the average pressure reading across the seated contact area.

Pressure asymmetry observed critical (required)

Indicate whether loading is uneven between left and right sides or front and back.

Yes No N/A

High-pressure zones identified critical (required)

Note (optional)

Skin risk indicators noted critical (required)

Document any observed indicators that increase pressure injury risk.

Note (optional)

Offloading and Seating Recommendations

Offloading recommendation documented critical (required)

Note (optional)

Recommended pressure relief frequency documented critical (required)

Record the suggested frequency or schedule for pressure relief or repositioning.

Need for seating equipment referral identified

Indicate whether referral to seating clinic, OT, PT, or wound care is needed.

Yes No N/A

Patient/caregiver education provided

Yes No N/A

Follow-Up, Escalation, and Sign-Off

Urgent skin concern escalated critical (required)

Use if non-blanching erythema, open area, or other urgent concern requires immediate clinical follow-up.

Yes No N/A

Follow-up date scheduled

Corrective actions documented

Summarize actions taken or assigned, including equipment changes, referrals, or reassessment plan.

Inspector signature critical (required)

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