• Assess the patient's skin at least daily and after every episode of incontinence.
• Cleanse the skin, when indicated, such as when soiled, using a no-rinse, pH-balanced cleanser.
• Avoid using soap and hot water; avoid excessive friction and scrubbing.
• Minimize skin exposure to moisture (incontinence, wound leakage); use a skin barrier product as necessary.
• Use skin emollients after bathing and as needed.

Source: Adapted from Lichterfeld, A., Hauss, A., Surber, C., Peters, T., Blume-Peytavi, U., & Lottner, J. (2015). Evidence-based skin care: A systematic literature review and the development of a basic skin care algorithm. Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing, 42(5), 501-524. https://doi.org/10.1097/WON.0000000000000162; Wounds UK. (2018). Best practice statement. Maintaining skin integrity. https://www.wounds-uk.com/resources/details/maintaining-skin-integrity