Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment

The South Australian Department of Health undertook a Pressure Ulcer Prevalence Survey during late 2006, early 2007. The report from the survey identified a range of recommendations to address the prevention, assessment, monitoring and management of pressure ulcers across the spectrum of health care.

A Pressure Injury Advisory Group commenced work in August 2010. The Group's role is to provide leadership and address the recommendations in Pressure Ulcer Report 2007 (PDF 3418KB). Their core functions are:

• To provide leadership in the implementation of the Business Case
• maintain the momentum for the implementation and integration of pressure ulcer management strategies within South Australia.

The Advisory Group will be a sub-committee of the SA Health Safety and Quality Committee and will provide regular reports to the committee on progress in implementing the recommendations.

Contact

Marie Daws

Clinical Risk Analyst

Telephone: (08) 8463 7052