Pressure Ulcers & Wound Assessment Modules (Mid Mersey Colleagues Only)

Module 1 - Wound Assessment • Holistic assessment • Anatomy and physiology layers and function of the skin • Phases of wound healing • Factors affecting wound healing • Treatment Plan/wound assessment • Wound calcifications/T.I.M.E.S • Wound infection/Sepsis • Debridement • Malignant/ fungating wounds • Hypergranulating wounds • Wound formulary Module 2 - Prevention and Management of Pressure Ulcers Part 1 • Categorisation of pressure Ulcers • Moisture • MDRPU • Waterlow • Skin bundle • Pressure Ulcer Care Plan • Repositioning • 7 top tips • Shared decision • Scenarios Module 3 - Prevention and Management of Pressure Ulcers Part 2 • Dieticians • Podiatrist • Wheelchair services • Equipment service Module 4 - Management of wound and pressure ulcer Workshop • Describe treatment strategies • Describe the effect of wound dressings and appropriate choice of treatment • Topical Negative Pressure therapy • Larvae therapy • Recognise the importance of prevention strategies in relation to Pressure Ulcers • Scenarios – discuss management strategies for patients at risk of pressure ulcers