Who can be on the data collection teams?
Skin assessment is part of standard nursing care; however, if you plan to have anyone other than facility personnel assist, it is advised that they be placed as temporary staff for the day, a patient consent form be signed by each patient or check with the risk manager/legal advisor about patient privacy, confidentiality and liability. This is a learning experience for the facility. The study can identify CQI/CQP issues such as charting, assessment, equipment use, faulty equipment, adherence to protocols and knowledge deficits. Facility staff should do the actual assessments. This ensures the accuracy of the information. If the numbers are questioned, the staff member that collected the data can verify the collected information.
