Aim The Tissue Viability Link nurse role is to initiate and incorporate creative ways to educate staff about the importance of preventing deterioration of pressure injuries in our patient group and keep staff up- to- date with the latest initiatives.

Method • A tissue viability focus group was developed to look at areas to improve the management of pressure injuries within the hospice

• A new policy has been devised incorporating the SSKIN algorithm and NICE guidelines

• Training sessions developed and delivered at nursing handovers and at away days

• A laminated pocket guide produced to enable staff to grade pressure injuries. An enlarged version of this was made for all the patient folders

• A patient and carer information leaflet produced about managing pressure injuries

• Heel mirrors purchased and informative sign produced so staff are reminded to use them

• Guidelines on type of wound dressings produced to streamline which dressings would be used

• ‘The Bottom line’ newsletter published bi-monthly covering relevant information for staff, interesting facts, ‘Don’t forget’ section, ‘News in Brief’ section to keep staff updated

• SSKIN charts which are helping to prompt staff with repositioning our patients.

Results Mini audit and Hospice UK audits carried out have shown that the staff’s knowledge and ability to recognise and put measures in place to minimise pressure injuries and complete necessary documentation has greatly improved.

Recommendations To continue to publish newsletter for staff and find innovative ways to raise staff awareness about ways to implement preventative measures. To continue to carry out Hospice UK audits within the allocated timeline.