Fort Wayne, Indiana12 days ago
Implementing a new Braden scale with new preventions interventions with a change in condition; Obtaining weekly wound measurements and documenting assessment findings including date, location, stage, length, width and depth of the wound, color of the wound, surrounding tissue, drainage and wound healing progress for pressure ulcers and all other ulcers/wounds; Making daily rounds to observe and monitor that prevention interventions are implemented; Monitoring for good infection control techniques during dressing changes and doing rounds with other nurses to observe; Infection Preventionist Primary Responsibilities. Conduct outbreak investigations and report possible incidents to local, state or national agencies as required; Reviewing new residents and completing initial skins assessments, and assessing treatment plans; Participating in a clinical review during morning meeting to identify changes in condition such as mobility, continence, decreases in appetite, weight loss, acute illness, etc.