Re: transfer forms

[Lisa Roederer]

many elderly patients develop pressure ulcers after being admitted to a hospital-especially on the heels- it is very common for the elderly especially those who are confused or who are unable to call for assist-very, very common ----- Original Message ----- From: Bryan Sims To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 6:32 PM Subject: Re: transfer forms You would think that a hospital when evaluating an admit, sees that a patient has decrease mobility, or is incontinent, or is a diabetic, etc, that they would be able to use there assessment skills and figure this one out!  I do not see that this is necessary.  Just my thoughts!  :)   Mychal ----- Original Message ----- From: Lisa Roederer To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 4:05 PM Subject: Re: transfer forms I was just at a conference and they suggested to use a colored piece of paper (such as Yellow) and type on it that Resident is at risk for:  Falls, Elopement, Pressure ulcers, etc.  This allows for a quick alert.  It is to be attached in front of the transfer form. Lisa ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 5:27 AM Subject: transfer forms How does your facility communicate to the hospital that your residents are at risk for pressure ulcers or that they are being treated for pressure ulcers? Do you have it on your transfer form? If anyone has a way that has been working please let me know.   Thanks, Carol