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Reducing avoidable harm caused by pressure ulcers.

Tarnia Harrison¹, Jane Kindred, Di Marks-Maran

¹Medway NHS Foundation Trust.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)

|April 17, 2013

Summary

A UK hospital successfully reduced pressure ulcer incidence through a comprehensive strategy. This involved intensive monitoring, root cause analysis, and staff training, notably addressing ear pressure ulcers in patients receiving oxygen therapy.

Area of Science:

Nursing
Patient Safety
Healthcare Management

Background:

Pressure ulcers represent a significant challenge in healthcare settings, impacting patient well-being and increasing healthcare costs.
Effective strategies are crucial for reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers.

Purpose of the Study:

To report on a successful pressure ulcer incidence reduction strategy implemented at Medway NHS Foundation Trust.
To detail the methods used, including a comprehensive database, root cause analysis, and staff training.
To evaluate the sustainability and effectiveness of the implemented strategy.

Main Methods:

Development and implementation of a comprehensive pressure ulcer database.
Intensive patient monitoring incorporating root cause analysis (RCA).

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Creation of action plans utilizing high-impact actions (HIAs) and innovative approaches.

Staff training on pressure ulcer prevention using the SKIN acronym.

Main Results:

Significant reduction in the overall incidence of pressure ulcers.
Identification of ear pressure ulcers in patients receiving oxygen therapy as a key issue.
Development and implementation of a targeted, evidence-based strategy that eliminated ear pressure ulcers in the specified patient group.
Positive evaluation of the overall pressure ulcer reduction strategy.

Conclusions:

A systematic, multiprofessional approach can effectively reduce pressure ulcer incidence.
Targeted interventions, such as those for ear pressure ulcers in oxygen therapy patients, are vital.
The implemented strategy proved to be sustainable and positively evaluated, demonstrating its long-term value.