Ounces Pounds Grams

There is a SLIGHT difference

The hydraulic scale records weights in pounds or kilograms with a decimal.

For example: 74.2 pounds
Read: Seventy four POINT two pounds

Record the weight on the pounds line on the health check form.

Nothing goes on the ounces line.

KEEP IT SIMPLE, ______

The pediatric scale records weights in pounds AND ounces with a colon.

For example: 2: 2.5
Read: Two pounds, two point five ounces

The colon separates ounces and pounds, so both lines should have a number in them.

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​Fill in Pounds AND ounces

Accuracy is important!
We need to document accurate weights in Cornerstone.

Must CONVERT ounces to pounds before entering weights into Cornerstone

BY
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• Weights provided in pounds only

• No converting needed

• Weights provided in pounds AND ounces

• Convert ounces to pounds by dividing by