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Pressure Ulcer Prevention Awareness Week 29 th September – 1 st October 2010 Tissue Viability Link Nurse
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Consequences of pressure ulcers Patient safety Impact on patient Quality of Care indicator Financial impact
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Definition of pressure ulcer “localised injury to the skin and/underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure or pressure in combination with shear” (EPUAP & NPUAP 2009)
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Grade or category? (Harm to the patient!)
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Pride in reducing pressure ulcers to zero! Pressure relief: regular repositioning, limited seating use equipment safely and appropriately Record: outcomes of risk assessments and actions taken Include: daily skin inspection, management of continence and moisture Diet: optimise nutrition and hydration Education and Expertise: involve the patient, utilise the expertise of the MDT in pressure ulcer prevention
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Hospital and Community Acquired Pressure Damage 25% reduction of Grade 3 and 4 Complete adverse incident form (AIR) Ensure accurate information recorded Refer to Tissue Viability
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Summary Pressure ulcer prevention is fundamental to patient care Risk assessment is essential Implement prevention strategy before damage occurs Report as Adverse Incident
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