Private Care Sector Workforce Initiative
Tissue Viability Network and Web Site Update
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland has been the driving force behind the initiative to increase the knowledge and understanding of tissue viability. By improving best practice in recogition and treatment we can help prevent and care for pressure ulcers, click here to view the web site.
The tissue viability website has been live since Spring 2009 positive feedback from users has been received on its format and content. Over 500 members have signed up to the website since then. To view the website click here . You can find help, advice and various toolkits to assist in the field of tissue viability.
In addition to the web site a network of practitioners has been created and a number of seminars held to improve practice and share knowledge. If you would like copies of the presentations made at the last meeting held in July please contact . Additionally there are some items that are immediately available click here for information on Pressure Area Care Prevention.
For information on Clinical Quality Indicators (CQIs) - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - click here
Make your care the best it can be - get advice and techniques from Scotland’s experts. Practical tools and best practice for wound assessment, pressure ulcer grading and much more.
The tissue viability resource will improve everyday practice for registered professionals and support workers. To obtain contact information for local facilitators please contact Lisa Birch Tel 0131 623 4290 or email
Further information can be obtained from:-
Dr Susan Baxter
National Tissue Viability Programme Manager
Directorate of Implementation and Improvement Support
Elliott House
8-10 Hillside Crescent
Edinburgh
EH7 5EA
Telephone: 0131 623 4745
Fax: 0131 623 4299
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