Turn and Reposition log - Health forms for healthy living

Pressure ulcers are a serious and common problem of older adults, affecting
approximately one million Americans (primarily those over 65 years old). Age is a
large factor in the geriatric population being unable to turn themselves in bed,
however strokes and other medical conditions may also play a role.

To avoid the development of Pressure ulcers it is important to turn bedfast
patients every two hours to prevent cutting off the blood circulation to the tissue
area which causes sloughing and then eventually a pressure ulcer. It is also very
important to position the heels off the surface of the bed. Pillows are good for
propping the lower legs to keep the heels elevated.

Our Turn and reposition log is a nice reminder to do your two hours turns and
helps to balance out position changes. There is also an area for daily skin
inspections.

This log is also available as a download on our
interactive page. The forms are fillable, perfect if
you don't have a printer and want to save your
information. Or if you hate to write. Just click the
interactive medforms tab from the menu bar.