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Taking Wound Photos

 Wound photos are taken with the camera in the VNSNY issued smart phone.
 All photos require labels with:
• Patient name
• Date( month, day and year) the photo is taken
• MRN number
• Location of the wound
 Missing info will make the photo unusable and it will be deleted.
 Send the photos via Email to WOUND_CONSULT_REVIEW@VNSNY.org
 Write in the subject line: Name of the patient, and the full mrn number which
contains region and branch (IE: M060000123456)
 Request a consult in the coordination care notes – note is the last option,
“Wound consult request”.
 All stage 2, 3, 4 and unable to stage pressure ulcer take photos for consult
ASAP.
 For non-pressure ulcer wounds - put in a consult request in the coordination
care notes first. WOCN will determine if a photo will be needed.
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Wound Care Documentation

 Deviation of WAT score – change in score of 4 points
in either direction; requires a correct wound
assessment and measurement .

1.Wound Care Documentation at Start of Care
2. Wound Care Documentation in Subsequent
Visits (RN11, RN02)
 Correct documentation of Braden score – 18 or less
means patient is at risk for pressure ulcers

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