Summary/Checkpoint

Promoting and maintaining healthy skin is essential for good health. Home Care Aides are responsible for helping to maintain healthy skin and recognize potential skin problems as soon as possible. In particular, a Home Care Aide should be able to recognize a pressure injury and take appropriate action, including safely repositioning the client to prevent the injury from worsening. Home Care Aides must routinely observe a client’s skin and document and report any problems or signs of skin breakdown.

Reference page 160 for the module checkpoint quiz.