S - SKIN INTEGRITY
Conduct an assessment of pressure injury risk factors in individuals with SCI on admission and reassess on a routine basis, as determined by the healthcare setting, institutional guidelines, and changes in the individual's health status.
- demographic
- SCI-related, such as incontinence
- comorbid medical
- nutritional
- psychological, cognitive, contextual, and social
- support surface for bed, wheelchair, and all durable medical equipment surfaces, such as shower/commode chair or bathroom equipment related. Use both a validated risk-assessment tool and clinical judgment to assess risk.