Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Pressure ulcers, also sometimes known as bedsores or pressure sores, are a type of injury that affects areas of the skin and underlying tissue. They are caused when the affected area of skin is placed under too much pressure.
Pressure ulcers can range in severity from patches of discoloured skin to open wounds that expose the underlying bone or muscle.
Pressure Ulcers are graded from 1-4, which describes the severity of the damage caused, 4 being the worst. All grade 3 and 4 Pressure Ulcers need to be reported to safeguarding, CQC and through the Care Home Quality Dashboard.
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