Assess the person and/or family’s’ knowledge and
understanding of the ESAS score
• Utilize person or caregiver completed ESAS daily to
identify any physical issues of concern
• Conduct a comprehensive physical assessment to identify
any issues related to any of the body systems Only
techniques with the potential to provide beneficial
information without undue risk or burden are used
• Any identified issue will require further in depth
assessment
• Utilize validated assessment tools (e.g., comprehensive
pain assessment)
• Assess for urinary retention/infection, oral intake, skin
integrity, mobility and need for assistive devices
• Reevaluate the need for routine assessments (e.g., vital
signs, blood glucose)
• Assess swallowing ability