| Course reference: |
00155 |
| Course title: |
Tissue Viability - Pressure Ulcer Prevention |
| Target audience: |
District Nurses, RGN''s, Care Support Workers, Assistant Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Health Care Assistants.
All newly qualified staff/ staff new in post to organisations, or staff who have not had training for 3-5 years should complete a full days Pressure Ulcer Prevention training as essential clinical training, followed by the update training every 3 years |
| Course Description: |
Pressure ulcers cause unnecessary pain and suffering and can potentially lead to infection and death. It is recognised that 95% of pressure ulcers can be prevented and there are national initiatives to eliminate all avoidable pressure ulcers. The Midlands and East Strategic Health Authority are driving this campaign forward with the introduction of the Skin Bundle. The training day will provide you with the knowledge to help you prevent pressure ulcers Quality and Financial Implications.
Structure and Function of the Skin.
Pressure Ulcer Aetiology.
Pressure Ulcer Classification.
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors.
Sitting and Positioning.
Pressure Reducing and Relieving Equipment.
Risk Assessment and Documentation.
Pressure Ulcer Classification.
Reporting Process |
| Course Details/Information: |
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| Course costs: |
Funded for: Nottingham CityCare staff and Nottingham City Nursing Home staff,County Nursing Home staff will be charged £95 |
| Course administrator: |
Workforce Development
email:
ncp.workforce.development@nhs.net
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| Workplace training: |
Unfortunately we are unable to offer this training in your workplace |
| Statutory requirement: |
Essential Course - Update required |