Diabetic Foot Assessment

DIABETIC FOOT ASSESSMENT
Diabetic Foot Assessment Checklist
PREPARATION 1. Prepare self Anatomy, Physiology & Pathophysiology Methods / techniques of assessing and measuring General / personal health & safety requirements Infection control policy and procedures Legal and professional issues Cultural and spiritual considerations Therapeutic communication techniques

2. Assess client’s knowledge and learning needs 3. Prepare the client for intervention / procedure 4. Prepare the environment 5. Gather and check the equipment 6. Decontaminate hands INTERVENTION / PROCEDURE 7. Introduce self 8. Identify correct patient/client 9. Explain procedure to client/parent/caregiver 10. Obtain informed consent 11. Protect/maintain health & safety of self and patient/client 12. Adhere to infection control requirements Diabetic Foot Assessment - Circulation & Perfusion Sensation / Peripheral Neuropathy Skin Features & Integrity Decontaminate hands & equipment if necessary Explain results / findings to the client

RECORDING, REPORTING & DOCUMENTATION 13. Record observations / findings 14. Document any variations / anomalies 15. Report observations, findings and variations as appropriate INFORMATION, INTRUCTIONS & EDUCATION 16. Answer any questions that the client/parent/family may have 17. Provide the client/parent/family with post-procedure information / instructions 18. Evaluate client’s knowledge & self-care skills where appropriate

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