Clinical Toolbox

Context for Use
This scale may be used to determine risk for development of pressure ulcers on admission and as clinical status changes.


Widely used by nurses to identify patients at risk for development of pressure ulcers.  A low score indicates high risk.


Effectively identifies degree of risk, but does not specify interventions.


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General Resources for Inpatient Elder Care
Mental Status Tests
Physical Function Tests
Mobility Assessment Tools
Pain Assessment
Pressure Ulcers

Practice Guidelines
Nutrition

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