If a patient's Braden score is 12 or less, which teams are automatically consulted?

The Braden scale is a widely used tool for assessing a patient's risk of developing pressure ulcers based on factors such as mobility, sensory perception, moisture, activity, nutrition, and friction. A Braden score of 12 or less indicates that a patient is at a high risk for pressure injuries, which necessitates immediate intervention to prevent potential complications.

Consulting Wound Care and Nutritional Medicine teams is critical in this scenario because addressing skin integrity is essential in patients deemed at high risk. The Wound Care team specializes in strategies and treatments for the prevention and management of pressure ulcers, ensuring that appropriate care plans are implemented. Simultaneously, the Nutritional Medicine team can assess the patient's nutritional status and provide dietary guidance, as adequate nutrition plays a key role in skin health and healing.

While the other teams mentioned may play important roles in comprehensive patient care, they do not directly address the critical needs associated with a low Braden score in the context of pressure ulcer risk management.