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Document Type
Poster
Department
Nursing
Abstract
Photos of surgical wounds when included in documentation can assist the clinician in providing appropriate care and help engage the patient in their care. Incorporating photos into documentation provides a consistent timeline of wound changes and can help the clinician identify issues in a timely manner and may provide a method to involve the patient in their care. An additional benefit of wound photos is the prevention of potential legal issues as it demonstrates that the quality of care received is appropriate. If medical malpractice were to result, photos add to proper documentation.
When the decision is made to include wound photos in documentation, it is important to obtain informed consent prior to taking photos. Using facility owned equipment is recommended and policies will need to be developed.
Publication Date
11-3-2023
Recommended Citation
Tebo, Megan and Lester, Rhianon, "The Big Picture: Use of Photography as Standard Documentation" (2023). Nursing Research and EBP Day 2023. 1.
https://scholar.rochesterregional.org/nursingresearchday_2023/1
Comments
Megan Tebo, RN III; Rhianon Lester RDN, BSN, RN II
Rochester Regional Health