Doncaster Safeguarding Adults Body Map

Guidance on completion

IMPORTANT: to be completed by the person that has witnessed the injuries themselves to avoid discrepancies. This should not be completed over the telephone. Where physical abuse has been alleged the Body Map should be used to document and illustrate visible signs of harm and physical injuries.

1. Clearly indicate on the body map (overleaf) using the red marker:

2. Provide a description within the ‘Notes’ box such as:

Type of physical harm or injury;

eg. Pressure ulcers; Red areas; Bruises; Cuts, lacerations and wounds; Scalds and burns; Swellings

and

Size, Colour, Grade of pressure ulcer – if known

3. Always record:

The Adult at Risk’s name

The date of the record

The name and designation of the person making the record.

NB. As the wound or mark changes a new record should be made.

A copy of all body charts must be kept in the individuals records.

It is important to note that should a crime be committed these forms may be used as evidence in a criminal investigation. Please take care in recording details as this will be used as evidence.

Procedure for completing body map electronically:

1. Click on the red marker and drag into require position on the body map

2. Where there are multiple injuries in one area, the red circle can be enlarged to accommodate and a detailed description can be given in the ‘Notes’ section

3. To enlarge the circle, click and drag when the double headed arrow appears

4. Always remember to save your document when closing

5. Forward to Safeguarding Adults Hub or Adult Contact Unit as part of the concern or Section 42 enquiry:

or

NB : Please note all safeguarding adults documents are subject to confidentiality and should be sent by secure e-mail via encryption.

or alternatively

Procedure for completing body map manually

1. Print body map

2. Clearly mark the site of harm or injury using a circle

3. Where there are multiple injuries in one area, the circle can be enlarged to accommodate and a detailed description can be given in the ‘Notes’ section


Doncaster Safeguarding Adults Body Map

Name: Date:

DOB:

Notes :

Professionals Name:

Professionals Designation:

Professionals Contact Number: