Personalising your risk assessments
A range of personal risk assessments. Personal assessments are not scored or colour coded but they are usually subject to review and the default is 30 days and usually co-ordinated with care plan review but sometimes more or less often.
When assessing the general health of a resident it is about identifying what health related conditions that they been diagnosed with and what associated risks there are to them in relation to the illness.
General risk assessment, to be used on an ad-hoc basis for non-standard risks. Template can be used multiple times for different risks
Measurement of a resident’s cognitive function; key to detecting dementia, delirium and early onset of Alzheimer’s. The template includes cross-references to safe environment, choice and control, reducing harm/violence/aggression, refusal of prescribed medication, well-being, independence, sexual relationship development and adherence with policies and procedures.
A control document for medication for the resident.
A control document overseeing ongoing assessments of a resident's nutrition and hydration needs. Nuagecare, by default, uses the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) each time a resident’s weight is recorded.
Mandatory in the case of a red colour coded risk assessment. A full analysis of why bed rails are in use for an individual resident and a series of checks and balances to ensure they are being used correctly.
A highly individualised document outlining general personal care needs and cross-references to more detailed documents for mobility, oral health, general health and elimination.
Mandatory in the case of a red colour coded risk assessment. A series of checks and balances to ensure a resident vulnerable to dehydration is well monitored and supported.
Mandatory in the case of a red colour coded risk assessment. An individual personal emergency evacuation plan tailored to the needs of a resident.
Mandatory in the case of a red colour coded risk assessment. A series of checks and balances to ensure minimisation of the risk of falling for an individual resident.
Mandatory in the case of a red colour coded risk assessment. A series of checks and balances to ensure a resident vulnerable to malnutrition is well monitored and supported.
Mandatory in the case of a red colour coded risk assessment. An individualised series of guidelines for moving and handling a resident.
Mandatory in the case of a red colour coded risk assessment. Guidelines, checks and balances for oral hygiene for a resident.
An oversight document to give carers a quick reference point for usage of a hoist for a resident.
An oversight document ensuring everything is being done to ensure the care home is a safe environment for a resident.
Optional, implemented in the case of a resident opting for self-medication. This document is normally completed and then printed, signed, scanned and uploaded to the document management system. It is completed by a senior staff member who is competent to administer medications.
Optional, implemented in the case of a resident opting for self-medication. Usually carried out weekly, return from hospital or change in clinical condition.
