Management Information
Pressure Ulcer Prevention Policy
a template pressure ulcer prevention policy that you can adapt to suit your organisation which has already been agreed by the four organisations supporting the React To Red Skin campaign
Safety Cross
A daily audit of how your home is doing in reducing pressure ulcers. This is a very visual aid and is simple to use. It should be used in conjunction with the guide - How To - Safety Cross.
How To - Safety Cross
how to correctly use the safety cross to accurately record the incidents of pressure ulcers in your organisation
Pressure Ulcer Information Leaflet for Families
This leaflet will help families to understand pressure ulcers and how to reduce risk. This is not just important for the residents that you are caring for but also other elderly people in your communities and your own families can also benefit from this advise.
Pressure Ulcer Information Poster
Please use this poster to draw attention to the work that you are doing to try to prevent pressure ulcers in your home.
Staff Training
One of the most important things that you can do is to ensure that all of your staff know how to spot the early warning signs of increased risk of developing pressure ulcers. As an orgnations we are able to provide training for your staff that only last 90 minutes but provides them with the essential knowledge when it comes to preventing pressure ulcers. This training is being offered free through CCG and Trust funding in some areas of the UK. To find out if you can access free training or to enquire about running the training in-house please contact Claire James on the email or number below.
If you require any additional support or guidance on pressure ulcer prevention please contact React to Red Skin at the following address:
claire@reacttoredskin.co.uk or call 0800 0196256.