RCP #60 Inspecting Skin

3

Check BONY areas including ears, shoulder blades, elbows, coccyx, hips, knees, ankles, and heels for redness and warmth

4

Check FRICTION areas including under breasts and arms, between skin folds, groin, thighs, and buttocks, contracted areas, and around any tubing for redness, irritation, moisture, and odor (R-I-M-O)

7

Do final steps

1

Do initial steps

Bony Prominence's

Ears Shoulder Blades Elbows Coccyx Hips Knees Ankles Heels Check for: redness and warmth

2

Provide the resident privacy

6

Report any unusual findings to the nurse immediately

Friction Areas

Under arms Under breasts Between skin folds Between groin Between inner thighs Between buttocks Contracted areas Around tubing Check for: redness, irritation, moisture, odor

5

Undrape resident