Thursday, 19 November 2020

World Stop the Pressure Day: Tissue viability care in challenging environments

Last in our World Stop the Pressure Day spotlight today is Deborah Taylor. The Forensic/Mental Health Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse told us how she is working to develop her brand new role at the Trust. 

World Stop the Pressure Day: Protecting vulnerable children from pressure ulcers


Next up in our World Stop the Pressure Day spotlight is Kimberley Bignall. Kimberley is a Paediatric Tissue Viability Nurse, helping to improves the care for vulnerable children across the county, reducing their risk of pressure ulcers and other skin damage. Here she tells us more. 

World Stop the Pressure Day: Working with teams in the local community


Throughout World Stop the Pressure Day today, we're showcasing the fantastic work of the Trust's Tissue Viability Team. 

To kick things off, Rebecca Laurie, a Tissue Viability Nurse - Community takes us through a typical day supporting patients and empowering staff to deliver the best possible wound care.