A quick guide for registered managers of care homes
Published: January 2019
Pressure ulcers can be serious and can lead to
life-threatening complications, such as blood poisoning and gangrene.
However, taking some simple steps can reduce the chance of pressure
ulcers developing.
This quick guide explains how to identify those at risk of
developing pressure ulcers and what health and social care practitioners
can do to reduce the risk.
It covers:
- Who is most likely to get a pressure ulcer?
- Risk assessment
- Care planning
- Repositioning
- Providing information
Visit the fully interactive web resource: Helping to prevent pressure ulcers
