S - SKIN INTEGRITY Tools & Resources

Provide training to healthcare professionals on preventing a pressure injury, including:

1. who is most likely to be at risk of developing a pressure injury
2. how to identify pressure damage
3. what steps to take to prevent new or further pressure damage
4. who to contact for further information and for further action.

Provide further training to healthcare professionals who have contact with anyone who has been assessed as being at high risk of developing a pressure injury. Training should include:

1. how to carry out a risk and skin assessment
2. how to reposition
3. information on pressure redistributing devices
4. discussion of pressure injury prevention with patients and their caregivers
5. details of sources of advice and support.