Course: Tissue Viability and Pressure Sores
Date: Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Time: 09:00 - 12:30
Venue: Isle of Anglesey Council Offices, Llangefni, LL77 7TW
Course Outline
Pressure ulcers remain a large problem in health and social care settings, with the NHS spending an estimated £600 million per year on pressure ulcer treatments. The development of pressure ulcers could be classified as neglect under safeguarding systems because, with awareness and training, good moving and handling techniques and effective skin care, they are straightforward to prevent.
This course reinforces to learners the importance of avoiding this painful problem, recognising pressure areas and how to prevent ulcers.
Aims of the Course
Course Includes
- Defining tissue viability in relation to pressure ulcers
- Anatomy and physiology of the skin
- Responsibilities, legislation and best practice sources
- Pressure area identification
- Pressure ulcer grading
- Pressure ulcer prevention (inc. risk assessment (eg. Waterlow) and the SSKIN model)
- Identifying Pressure Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcer Treatments Errors and barriers related to record keeping
Target Audience: Social Care Staff
Trainer:
Language: English
You will receive formal confirmation if you have a place on the course
This training is delivered as part of the Social Care Workforce Development Programme funded by the Welsh Government and the Isle of Anglesey County Council