Did you know there are two new categories of pressure ulcers?

November 14, 2018

NHS Improvement (NHSi) have revised the definition and measurement framework of pressure ulcers. This is being rolled out across the whole of England. These changes within SWBH will become effective from 1 December 2018. To find out more and ensure your knowledge in patient care is up to date, come and visit the Tissue Viability team at the following roadshows:

• Sandwell Foyer Wednesday 14 November 11.30-14.30
• City (outside D15) Thursday 15 November 11.30-14.30
• Rowley 11.30-13.30

To support the rollout of the new guidance, the Tissue Viability team have arranged a training programme which launched on Monday 12 November with training being delivered on wards and in the community.

Note: All clinical colleagues are encouraged to attend their relevant training sessions to ensure they are aware of the changes.

Dates, times and locations of the training can be found on the following link: Pressure Ulcer training programme

Further training events will take place in the coming weeks, if your area would like an alternative date please contact the tissue viability team on tissueviability2@nhs.net