How to Complete a Waterlow Score
This guide will cover how to complete a waterlow score for a service user in Care Control Windows.
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In the Administration of Care Control Windows, press Record Information from the options along the bottom of the window.
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Next, select Waterlow from the Skin tab.
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Select a Service User from the list, then, press Continue.
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The waterlow score form will open. In the bottom left is the Final Score. This will update as the different options are selected.
A breakdown of the options are given below.
You can view the residents care review by pressing View Care Review in the bottom left. You can also Associate with a Health Issue via the drop down list.
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Skin Type / Visual Risk –
Healthy = No concerns
Tissue Paper = Thin Skin
Dry = Dry Skin
Oedematous = Build-up of fluid
Clammy/Pyrexia = Raised body temperature
Grade 1 = A wound to the skin
Grade 2 – 4 = Pressure Ulcer
Mobility –
Fully = Independent/ No concerns
Restless = unsettled changes positions
Apathetic = Shows no interest or enthusiasm
Restricted = Restricted movements
Bedbound = Unable to get out of bed
Chairbound = Unable to move from the chair
Malnutrition –
Select Yes / No / Unsure
If Yes, choose weight loss amount
If No or Unsure, choose whether the service user is eating Well or Poorly.
Continence –
Complete
Urine Incontinent
Faecal Incontinent
Doubly Incontinent
You can also select options parameters which relate to specific medical conditions. After doing so, press Save Waterlow to compelte the process.