New technology helps detect pressure injuries
A Umina aged care provider has introduced new technology to help detect pressure injuries before they become apparent.
Peninsula Villages' executive care manager Mr Steve Wills said his facility had recently acquired a scanner which could detect changes under the skin that suggest pressure damage that could later lead to ulcers..
"This sub-epidermal moisture scanning device is a particularly important early warning system because most pressure sores do not heal easily and require regular treatment or hospitalisation," he said.
"Pressure injuries can occur three to 10 days before becoming visible through inflammatory changes in the skin and underlying tissues.
"Injuries can develop quickly with irreversible damage occurring in vulnerable residents within a matter of hours.
"Having this innovative new technology available means our team of clinicians, nurses and carers can take on a preventative approach rather than a reactive one," said Mr Wills.
The non-invasive technology from Provizio is now being introduced to registered nurses and assistants in nursing across Peninsula Villages' care facilities.
"This is a huge and innovative step for us," said chief executive Mr Colin Osborne.
"Our team is hugely supportive of the device because it contributes to residents' overall wellbeing," he said.
It is believed the use of the device is a first for Australian aged care providers.
Pictured are nurse practitioner Ms Leanne Northrop and clinical care co-ordinator Ms Joanna Clarke with the national business development manager for the Provizio SEM scanner Ms Charlotte Piper.
SOURCE:
Media release, 9 Feb 2023
Nicola Leggat, Brilliant Logic