PALLIATIVE CARE
Care home and healthcare
supplier Nursing Hygiene Group have 25 years experience in the care sector, as the only
healthcare supply company to offer consumables, care equipment and care environment consultancy from a single source. The firm work with a range of clients in the sector including architects and contractors, care homes and
groups, hospices, private hospitals and special schools.
as possible without adding any more issues to their pre-existing condition. Many care practitioners mistakenly believe pressure-relieving products can single-handedly prevent or cure a pressure ulcer. However, pressure- relieving products should only be considered as tools that are part of an overall care plan that covers other key factors such as mobility, turning and nutritional requirements.
Using well-proven methods of tissue viability testing, can help with the correct alignment of product to need. Here at NHG we recognise that the outright purchase of care equipment can be difficult due to stretched budgets and changing patient needs, in spite of this it is important to seek equipment best suited to your finance arrangements and patient needs.
Ultimately, it’s about careful consideration of how patients coming into your care home with palliative care needs will use the equipment and space you are providing.
With 7,000 people affected by pressure ulcers each year (NHS), the prevention and management of pressure ulcers is a major ongoing challenge for many care professionals. According to figures released as
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part of the NHS’ Stop the Pressure campaign, each ulcer adds additional care costs of more than £4,000.
Pressure relief plays a big part in any form of palliative care, as it ensures the patient remains as comfortable
Everything should be thought through, and care plans need to remain flexible so that they can change to suit the needs of each individual who comes through your doors.
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