Is there any information available for residents, family and friends?
There are a number of publications on pressure areas available to assist residents, family and friends. The Victorian Quality Council (VQC) has developed two patient information publications to improve consumer understanding of pressure ulcer prevention and management. A factsheet is also available on the Better Health Channel website.
A single page flyer for all residents on admission as a quick, simple message on prevention. This can also be laminated for use as a poster or handout. Multilingual translations are available from theVictorian Quality Council website.
Contains more detailed information for residents assessed as being at higher risk of developing pressure ulcers. Multilingual translations are available from the Victorian Quality Council website.
Contains clear and consise information on pressure ulcers from the Better Health Channel website.
Click on the Next button to continue.