STOP Pressure Ulcers Day – Thursday 18th November 2021

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Pressure Care

Pressure Ulcers have a huge impact on patients as well as care professionals and the organisations they support. Medaco is helping to support and promote awareness of ‘STOP Pressure Ulcers Day’ among the healthcare professionals that we serve.

STOP Pressure Ulcers Day – Thursday 18^th November 2021

We are dedicating the whole of November to talking about pressure care, the damaging effects it has on those in care and how equipment can be used to reduce the severity of pressure ulcers or stop them together.

What can you do to get involved in STOP Pressure Ulcers Day?

1. Keep an eye on our news and insights page for educational content and resources
   • What equipment can be used for pressure area care? https://medaco.co.uk/news-insights/what-equipment-can-be-used-for-pressure-area-care/ 
   • Different types of pressure care mattresses
2. Learn more from industry bodies that are also promoting awareness on preventing pressure damage and promoting healing.
   • National Wound Care Strategy: https://www.nationalwoundcarestrategy.net/pressure-ulcer/
   • European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Pane: https://www.epuap.org/stop-pressure-ulcers/
   • Tissue Viability Society: https://tvs.org.uk/resources/
   • NHS England: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
   • Public Health England: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pressure-ulcers-applying-all-our-health/pressure-ulcers-applying-all-our-health
   • National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel: https://npiap.com/
3. Ensure you have the right procedures and training on best practices in place for your staff
4. Ensure you have the right equipment for those in your care