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Norton Pressure Sore Risk-Assessment Scale
Norton Pressure Sore Risk-Assessment Scale

A guide on completing a Norton Pressure Sore Risk-Assessment with the help of Lookouts Focal Assessment add-on.

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Written by Oliver Connell
Updated over a year ago

Norton Pressure Sore Risk-Assessment Scale is an instrument designed to assist in assessing the risk for pressure ulcers in adult patients.

๐Ÿ’ฌ The Focal Assessment add-on is required to complete a Norton Pressure Sore Risk-Assessment.

Completing a new assessment

Step 1 - Assessment

To complete a new Norton Pressure Sore Risk-Assessment, navigate to the Lookout tab on a Membership and click 'New Assessment'.

Select the "Norton Pressure Sore Risk-Assessment Scale" assessment.

Select the date for the assessment and proceed to answer the questions provided.

As you complete the questions, your assessment score will be displayed.

Ensure that you click 'Save' once the assessment questions have been completed.

Step 2 - Transfer to Help Plan

The completed assessment can be transferred to the client's Help Plan with additional notes and a review date.

The ticket can be closed once all assessment steps have been completed.

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