1. BREAK THE CIRCLE OF HARM and eliminate avoidable pressure ulcers
Motivate and inspire– training and education
Skin inspection – 1st visit or within 2 hours of admission
Assess the risk –Waterlow on 1st visit or within 6 hours
Plan and implement preventative care
Provide pressure relieving equipment
Provide information and education to patient and carer
Implement Intentional Rounding chart
Timely reassessment
Report grade 2-4 pressure ulcers as clinical incidents
Patients receive quality care
PATIENT
INFECTION
NUTRITION AND HYDRATION
BLOOD CLOTS
FALLS
INCONTINENCE
PRESSURE ULCERS