Foot Care

Diabetic Foot Screening Competency For Healthcare Worker’s opens a new window

The above framework details the required competencies for healthcare worker’s who undertake Diabetic Foot Screening.

All staff must complete the Foot Risk Awareness and Management Education (FRAME) e-learning module and face to face training prior to undertaking the diabetic foot competency.

The e-learning module can be accessed from:  http://www.diabetesframe.org/

Capability Framework for Integrated Diabetic Lower Limb Care opens a new window

This framework contains a simple scoring guide for clinicians to self-assess, record and benchmark their own capabilities and skill set against five levels:

Level 1: You have observed the skill/procedure in a practice setting.
Level 2: You have participated in the skill/procedure under direct supervision.
Level 3: You have performed the skill/procedure on a number of occasions and required minimal supervision.
Level 4: You can perform the skill/procedure safely and competently, giving the rationale for your actions.
Level 5: You are able to critically appraise/teach the skill/procedure to others.

Achievements and goals for each capability can also be documented and recorded.

Consensus Document – Redefining and Demystifying Offloading for Diabetes Foot Care opens a new window

Redefining and demystifying offloading for diabetes foot care.

IWGDF Practical Guidelines on the Prevention and Management of Diabetic Foot Disease – 2019 opens a new window

Practical guidelines on the prevention and management of diabetic foot disease.

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Diabetic Foot Risk Stratification and Triage diagram.