Can-SCIP Coach App
  1. Can-SCIP
  2. Recommendations
  3. Guidelines
  4. Section 1 - COMPONENTS OF IDEAL SCI CARE SYSTEM

C - CROSS CONTINUUM EDUCATION OF CLINICIANS AND STAFF WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH SCI




We recommend healthcare professionals with expertise in wound care 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.
(Adapted from NICE PU 2014, p.385; Level B)

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 and management with patients and their caregivers
  5. details of sources of advice and support
  6. information regarding the importance of nutrition related to pressure injury prevention.
(Adapted from NICE PU 2014, p.385; Level B)