• Wednesday 6th April 2022
• 1.30pm to 4.30pm
• Virtual Training Session via Zoom
• £65 per person
• Maximum 20 slots available

• Understand the impact of pressure ulcers on the health service  
• Recognise the cause of pressure ulcers and basic anatomy of the skin  
• Recognise patients/residents at risk of pressure ulcers  
• Identify the most common areas at risk of pressure ulcers  
• Carry out skin assessment on patients/residents  
• Understand prevention measures and treatment of pressure ulcers  
• Understand the different grades of pressure ulcers  

Why is it important?

The 2009 Parkside Nursing Home tragedy marked a turning point in raising awareness for pressure area care training. 5 residents within their care died between July 22nd and August 6th as a direct response from pressure ulcers developed during their admission.  Since 2009 various initiatives have been introduced, however incidents of pressure ulcers remain at a disappointingly high level. Each year in the NHS in England, just under a quarter of a million patients develop a new pressure ulcer with, on average, 2000 newly acquired pressure ulcers developing each month (Public Health England, 2015).  Pressure ulcers are the result of tissue damage caused by diminishing blood supply to the skin, usually because the area has been placed under pressure (NPUAP/EPUAP/PPPIA, 2014). It is felt 95% of all pressure sores are avoidable. 

Who is it aimed at?

All healthcare workers across all settings with existing pressure area care Knowledge wanting to enhance their current understanding. Alternatively, those new to healthcare looking to acquire new skills and practice effectively.

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