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Daily Repositioning & Skin

Inspection Chart Surname: ………………….….…………............

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CHI No: …………………………………………

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 Inspect skin at every positional change and document below
 Encourage patients/clients to reposition/mobilise where possible
 Reposition the patient/client to reduce the risk of further damage, e.g. using the 30 degree tilt
 Use manual handling aids to minimise risk of friction and shear e.g. glide sheets
 Patients/clients on any form of pressure redistribution equipment still require skin inspection
and regular repositioning
 Provide suitable seating including pressure redistribution cushions as required
 Acutely ill patients/clients should be seated for no longer than 2 hours and returned to bed
(side lying or 30 degree tilt) for no less than 1 hour

Time Repositioning Skin Inspection Action Taken Signature or

(Use Codes) Comments Initials
From To
Codes: L = left, R = right, B = back, P = prone (front), M = mobilised, S = seated

E.g. Left Hip Non- Reassess at next positional

L S
08.00 Blanching change

Time Repositioning Skin Inspection Action Taken Signature or

(Use Codes) Comments Initials
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 From To
Codes: L = left, R = right, B = back, P = prone (front), M = mobilised, S = seated

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Daily Repositioning Skin Inspection Chart V3.0 Updated June 2020 Review date: June 2023 Page 2 of 2