Assessment and Management of Pressure Injuries for the Interprofessional Team /

Th e Guideline should be reviewed and applied in accordance with both the needs of the individual organizations or practice settings, and the needs and preferences of the person with a pressure injury. [...] Although the principles for the prevention of pressure injuries may also apply, the focus of this Guideline is on the assesment and management of existing pressure injuries. [...] RNAO.ca 23 BACK G R O UN D Assessment and Management of Pressure Injuries for the Interprofessional Team, Th ird Edition *Stakeholder reviewers are individuals who have expertise in the subject matter of the Guideline, or are representatives of organizations involved in implementing the Guideline, or are aff ected by the implementation of the Guideline. [...] Th e high prevalence of pressure injuries, the reduced quality of life for aff ected individuals, and the signifi cant cost of treating pressure injuries to the health-care system all underscore the need for the jurisdictions, governments, and the decision-makers within the health-care system, to take action in order to prevent, treat, and heal pressure injuries more eff ectively and effi. [...] Level of Evidence = V Discussion of Evidence: In order for the interprofessional team to be able to tailor pressure injury management to the person’s current overall health, the expert panel recommends that the team conduct a health and psychosocial history and a physical exam in collaboration with the person and his/her circle of care (i.e., entourageG).