Pressure Care Management

Identify what pressure sores are and what causes them

· Recall the structure of the skin and how this relates to pressure sores

· Describe the stages, types and treatment of pressure sores

· Identify the risk factors and necessary control measures

· Identify the “myths” in relation to the effective management of pressure care

· Examine a range of products and equipment to assist in treating pressure sores.

· Explore the question is compliance always achievable?

· Apply evidence based best practice to create person centred prevention strategies

· Demonstrate person centred  approaches to assess each individuals’ needs

· Design and formulate holistic action plans to promote ‘healthier outcomes’

· Utilise best practice to develop person centred management strategies

Pressure Care is everyone’s responsibility, therefore this course is aimed at all social care staff with a hands on role.

This is a unique course that looks at traditional interventions versus evidence based practices.
It takes you on a journey looking at Pressure Care management from an holistic person centred prospective.
It evaluates a range of assessment tools.
delegates will have the opportunity to look at equipment specifically designed to aid prevention