Pressure injury prevention | St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital
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Pressure injury prevention
St John of God Health Care uses a range of strategies to prevent and reduce pressure injuries in our hospitals.
A pressure injury (also known as 'bed sores') is damage to the skin caused by constant pressure on an area of the body. They can range from reddened skin to large open wounds.
Pressure injuries can be caused by staying in one position for too long. They usually occur on bony parts of the body, such as:
the back of the head
ankles
tailbone
hips
heels
elbows.
Patients can develop pressure injuries while staying in hospital. These can be painful, take a long time to heal, and slow down a patient's recovery.
What you can do
Try not to stay in one position for too long.
Stay active while in hospital.
Ask a caregiver to help you move or walk around.
Check your skin regularly for signs of redness, blistering, tingling or numbness.
Be mindful of pain in bony areas of your body.
Report any skin concerns or pain to a caregiver.
Eat a well balanced diet and stay hydrated.
What St John of God Health Care does
We assess risk of pressure injury for each patient.
We create and monitor plans to prevent pressure injuries.
We provide ongoing caregiver training.
We conduct regular audits.
We monitor the rate of pressure injuries in our hospital.
We use equipment to prevent pressure injuries from occurring.
Visit the Clinical Excellence Commission (CEC) and Better Health Channel websites for more information on preventing pressure injuries:
Clinical Excellence Commission (NSW) - pressure injury prevention resources
Better Health Channel (VIC) - preventing pressure sores resources
St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital's pressure injuries data
About St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital's pressure injuries data
Our most recent results for pressure injury prevention have improved. This is because of targeted activities that include: patient and caregiver education; reinforcement of skin care checks and skin integrity review and; encouraging for regular re-positioning and mobilisation for our patients. Hydration and toilet rounding have been implemented on medical and rehabilitation wards and a pressure injury working group has been established.
The graphs show the number of patients who develop one or more pressure injuries during their hospital stay.
The first graph shows the
rate
of these injuries, calculated per 10,000 inpatient bed days.
The second graph shows the
number
of patients who develop one or more pressure injuries.
The data in the graphs is displayed in three-month intervals. These time periods are noted across the bottom of each graph.
St John of God Health Care uses the Australian Council on Health Care Standards (ACHS) benchmark for monitoring pressure injuries.
The benchmark is 1.7 pressure injuries per 10,000 inpatient bed days.
Hospitals aim to be under the Australian Council on Health Care Standards (ACHS) benchmark of 1.7 pressure injuries per 10,000 bed days. The lower the score the better.
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Pressure injury prevention
St John of God Health Care uses a range of strategies to prevent and reduce pressure injuries in our hospitals.
A pressure injury (also known as 'bed sores') is damage to the skin caused by constant pressure on an area of the body. They can range from reddened skin to large open wounds.
Pressure injuries can be caused by staying in one position for too long. They usually occur on bony parts of the body, such as:
the back of the head
ankles
tailbone
hips
heels
elbows.
Patients can develop pressure injuries while staying in hospital. These can be painful, take a long time to heal, and slow down a patient's recovery.
What you can do
Try not to stay in one position for too long.
Stay active while in hospital.
Ask a caregiver to help you move or walk around.
Check your skin regularly for signs of redness, blistering, tingling or numbness.
Be mindful of pain in bony areas of your body.
Report any skin concerns or pain to a caregiver.
Eat a well balanced diet and stay hydrated.
What St John of God Health Care does
We assess risk of pressure injury for each patient.
We create and monitor plans to prevent pressure injuries.
We provide ongoing caregiver training.
We conduct regular audits.
We monitor the rate of pressure injuries in our hospital.
We use equipment to prevent pressure injuries from occurring.
Visit the Clinical Excellence Commission (CEC) and Better Health Channel websites for more information on preventing pressure injuries:
Clinical Excellence Commission (NSW) - pressure injury prevention resources
Better Health Channel (VIC) - preventing pressure sores resources
St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital's pressure injuries data
About St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital's pressure injuries data
Our most recent results for pressure injury prevention have improved. This is because of targeted activities that include: patient and caregiver education; reinforcement of skin care checks and skin integrity review and; encouraging for regular re-positioning and mobilisation for our patients. Hydration and toilet rounding have been implemented on medical and rehabilitation wards and a pressure injury working group has been established.
The graphs show the number of patients who develop one or more pressure injuries during their hospital stay.
The first graph shows the
rate
of these injuries, calculated per 10,000 inpatient bed days.
The second graph shows the
number
of patients who develop one or more pressure injuries.
The data in the graphs is displayed in three-month intervals. These time periods are noted across the bottom of each graph.
St John of God Health Care uses the Australian Council on Health Care Standards (ACHS) benchmark for monitoring pressure injuries.
The benchmark is 1.7 pressure injuries per 10,000 inpatient bed days.
Hospitals aim to be under the Australian Council on Health Care Standards (ACHS) benchmark of 1.7 pressure injuries per 10,000 bed days. The lower the score the better.
Our quality and safety activities
Rights and responsibilities
As a patient you have rights and responsibilities which are consistent with the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights and are important when partnering with us in your care.
Privacy
St John of God Health Care is committed to upholding the dignity of each person. We manage all personal information in accordance with privacy legislation.
Facilities
Learn more about the facilities at St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital.
Send feedback
Find out how to send feedback or make a complaint.
Consumer engagement
Learn more about how we consult consumers to help improve our quality of care.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to Elders past and present.
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Privacy
Rights & responsibilities
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