Pressure ulcers

Quality statements

Statement 1 People admitted to hospital or a care home with nursing have a pressure ulcer risk assessment within 6 hours of admission.

Statement 2 People with a risk factor for developing pressure ulcers who are referred to community nursing services have a pressure ulcer risk assessment at the first face‑to‑face visit.

Statement 3 People have their risk of developing pressure ulcers reassessed after a surgical or interventional procedure, or after a change in their care environment following a transfer.

Statement 4 People have a skin assessment if they are identified as high risk of developing pressure ulcers.

Statement 5 People at risk of developing pressure ulcers receive advice on the benefits and frequency of repositioning.

Statement 6 People at risk of developing pressure ulcers, who are unable to reposition themselves, are helped to change their position.

Statement 7 People at high risk of developing pressure ulcers, and their carers, receive information on how to prevent them.

Statement 8 People at high risk of developing pressure ulcers are provided with pressure redistribution devices.

Statement 9 (placeholder) Prevention of medical device‑related pressure ulcers.