Pressure Ulcer Framework Resources for Nursing Staff
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The Seven Standards of the Pressure Ulcer Prevention & Management Framework
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Standard 1: Leadership and governance.
The organisation/care provider demonstrates leadership in the prevention and management of pressure ulcers.
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Standard 2: Staff education and training.
Organisations demonstrate commitment to the education and training of all staff involved in the prevention and management of pressure ulcers, appropriate to roles and workplace setting.
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Standard 3: Person-centred information and support.
Information and support are available for people with, or at risk of developing, pressure ulcers, and/or their representatives where appropriate.
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Standard 4: Initial assessment of risk of developing a pressure ulcer.
An initial risk assessment is undertaken as part of admission to, or first contact with, a care service to inform care planning.
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Standard 5: Reassessment of risk
Regular reassessment is used to re-evaluate an individual’s risk of developing pressure ulcers or experiencing further damage to existing pressure ulcers.
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Standard 6: Care planning for prevention of pressure ulcers.
A person-centred care plan is developed and implemented to reduce the risk of developing pressure ulcers.
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Standard 7: Assessment, grading and care planning of identified pressure ulcers.
People with identified pressure ulcers will receive a holistic assessment and experience high quality and person-centred treatment and support.
