New CPD Accredited Module: PURPOSE-T Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment Tool
Medstrom is proud to launch a new CPD course, written by Sue Hopewell, Clinical Director of Tissue Viability.
“Identifying individuals who are susceptible to pressure ulcer development is critical and the use of a risk assessment tool is a key element to help achieve this, PURPOSE-T is one such example.” – Sue Hopewell, Clinical Director of Tissue Viability
Recommended for use by the National Wound Care Strategy Programme, PURPOSE-T is an evidenced based pressure ulcer risk assessment tool1 which is becoming widely used in clinical practice.
Our new CPD Accredited module focuses on:
- The history of pressure ulcer risk assessment and its importance within clinical practice
- Current national and international guidance
- Overview of the development of PURPOSE T with an in depth focus one each stage of the tool and the identified risks within it
- Hands on practice in completing the tool using different clinical scenarios
“Undertaking this CPD module will be invaluable for any healthcare professional using the PURPOSE T Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment Tool within clinical practice.” – Sue Hopewell, Clinical Director of Tissue Viability
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Reference list
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National Wound Care Strategy Programme: (2023) Pressure Ulcer Recommendations and Clinical Pathway. Available online: https://www.nationalwoundcarestrategy.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NWCSP-PU-Clinical-Recommendations-and-pathway-Updated-21st-May-2024.pdf accessed 13th June 2024.
