Pressure injury prevention

Pressure injuries can occur when patients spend long periods of time in one position, either in bed or in a chair. Commonly referred to as 'Bed Sores', Mater has developed multiple strategies to care for patients at risk of developing pressure injuries in the aim of preventing them. Mater has a very strong commitment to eliminate pressure injuries which may be acquired by patients when they are in our care. Patients across Mater are assessed for their risk of developing pressure injuries on admission and each day they are in hospital so that we can monitor closely those patients who are at increased risk of developing a pressure injury.