🩺 CarePath assessment tools
20 original bedside scoring tools, one per group. Open any tool to score interactively — the total and action band update automatically.
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Score each item 0, 1 or 2 (pick the column that best fits).
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Add the total and follow the action band (green / amber / red).
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Any red flag = escalate at once, whatever the total. Use SBAR.
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Pick the matching CarePath diagnosis from the "Links to" codes.
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Rescore after each intervention and at least once per shift.
Breathing & Circulation Check
Quick bedside check of breathing and circulation.
6 items · Links to B1–B14
Fluid Balance & Nutrition Score
Tracks intake, output, hydration and eating.
6 items · Links to F1–F13, E9
Elimination Check
Bladder and bowel function.
5 items · Links to E1–E9
Pain & Comfort Score
Pain plus how it affects rest and function.
6 items · Links to C1–C12, K4
Safety & Falls Score
Falls, wandering, medicines and injury risk.
6 items · Links to S1–S26
Skin & Wound Score
Pressure injury and wound risk.
5 items · Links to W1–W7, S5
Movement & Self-Care Score
Independence in daily activities.
6 items · Links to M1–M19
Mood & Mind Screen
Low mood, anxiety, confusion and self-harm risk.
6 items · Links to P1–P29
Communication Check
Barriers to communication and support.
4 items · Links to R1–R16
Learning Readiness Check
Readiness and ability to learn self-care.
4 items · Links to L1–L13, T1–T8
Spiritual & Values Check
Beliefs and values that affect care.
3 items · Links to V1–V6
Mother & Newborn Check
Post-birth mother and newborn.
6 items · Links to N1–N14
Child & Teen Check
Child condition and pain (age-adjusted).
5 items · Links to K1–K12
Older Adult Check
Frailty, delirium and memory.
5 items · Links to A1–A8, P18
Post-op & Critical Care Check
Recovery after surgery or sedation.
6 items · Links to O1–O10
Brain & Senses Check
Conscious level and nerve function.
5 items · Links to Z1–Z7, B13
Infection Check
Infection and sepsis warning.
5 items · Links to H1–H6, S11
End-of-Life Comfort Check
Symptoms at end of life.
6 items · Links to D1–D5
Long-Term Condition Check
Self-management of chronic illness.
5 items · Links to T1–T8
Sexual & Reproductive Health Check
Private, respectful screening.
3 items · Links to X1–X4