SAFE SKIN Campaign Minnesota Hospital Association is conducting a "SAFE SKIN" initiative aimed at preventing serious pressure ulcers in hospital patients. Currently 93 Minnesota hospitals are participating. Following are resources of best clinical practices and a special tool kit of information. - more

General Information

• Calendar of Events: [DOC]
• Roadmap to a Comprehensive Safe Skin Program: [PDF]
  
  

• Sept. 9, 2009: Streaming [listen]
  
• May 20, 2009: Streaming [listen]
  
• Jan. 21, 2009: Streaming [listen]
• April 16, 2008:
  • Preventing pressure ulcers in the OR documents:
    - Scott Triggers: [PPT]
    - References: [DOC]
    - Business Case: [DOC]
    
• Jan. 23, 2008:
  • Anti-embolism stockings documents:
    - Policy: [PDF]
    - Patient Education: [PDF]
    - Literature: [PDF]
    - Outcomes: [PDF]
    - VIDEO (Windows Media Player is required to view this video.)
    
• June 27, 2007 SAFE Skin Conference: [PDF]
  
  

Project Tools

• Cervical collar recommendations: [DOC]
  
• Device-related pressure ulcers
  • Device-related pressure ulcer summary [DOC]
  • Feeding tube instructions: [PDF]
• Digital photography
  • WOCN Society statement: [PDF]
  • NPUAP FAQ: [DOC]
• Algorithm for pressure ulcer prevention: [PPT]
• Braden policy [PDF] and Braden Q scale [PDF] for predicting pressure sores
• Pressure ulcer prevention-interventions: [DOC]
• Pressure ulcer prevention policy and skin integrity management procedure: [DOC]
• Pressure ulcer wound assessment: [DOC]
• Patient education: "foot care tips" for people with diabetes: [PDF]; "skin health and your diet": [PDF]; "help us protect your skin": [PDF]
• Pressure Ulcer Prevention in the O.R., Recommendations and Guidance: [PDF]
• Skin Inspection Nursing Education, "Safe Skin Initiative," (12 min., 39 sec.): [VIDEO]
• Skin Inspection Nursing Education (9 min., 32 sec.): [VIDEO]
• Documentation Example #1 [DOC] and #2 [DOC]
• Electronic Documentation Example: [DOC]
• Pediatric Resources: [DOC]
• Implementation Tips: [DOC]
• Turning Schedule: [PDF]
• Interactive Turning Schedule, customize by typing in the position below the time: [PDF]

You may copy, translate, distribute and present the following SAFE SKIN Tool Kit items as long as you reference the Minnesota Hospital Association as the source of this material. KIN SAFETY COORDINATION Patient Care Teams: [DOC] Unit-Based Skin Care Teams: [PPT] CCURATE AND CONCURRENT REPORTING Audit Tool Example 1: [ XLS] Audit Tool Example 2: [ XLS] Audit Tool Example 3: [ DOC] Data Report with Requested Action: [ DOC] ACILITY EXPECTATIONS, STAFF EDUCATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY Pressure Ulcer Prevention Policy: [ PDF] Nurses Responsibilities: [ DOC] Nursing Assistant Responsibilities: [ DOC] Nursing Competency - Case Study: [ DOC] Case Study Answer Key: [ DOC] Staff Training Presentation Example 1: [ PPT] Staff Skin Safety Strategies: [ DOC] NDNQI Pressure Ulcer Training Materials: [ DOC] Staff Training Presentation Example 2: [ PPT] Staff Training Presentation Example 3: [Part I- PPT] and [Part II- PPT] DUCATION FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES Patient and Family Education Fact Sheet: [ PDF]. *Note: If you would like your hospital's logo added to this document, contact Sarah Bohnet at (651) 641-1121 or (800) 462-5393 for more information. Patient and Family Information Sheet Example: [ PDF] Patient Room Sign Example: [ DOC] KIN INSPECTION AND RISK ASSESSMENT Pressure Ulcer Prevention Algorithm: [PDF] Braden Scale with Interventions: [DOC] The Braden Q Scale: [ PDF] Risk Assessment, Skin Inspection, Prevention Policy: [ DOC] Assessment and Treatment Policy: [ DOC] Care Plan - Non-Intact Skin: [ PDF] Care Plan - Prevention of Skin Breakdown: [ PDF] Skin Inspection Documentation Example 1: [ DOC] Skin Documentation: [ DOC] Opportunities for Skin Inspection: [ PPT] SOS - Save Our Skin Stickers: [ DOC] EEP PRESSURE OFF - MINIMIZE PRESSURE, FRICTION, SHEAR Standard Bed Algorithm: [ DOC] Standard Support Surface Options: [ DOC] Bariatric Bed Algorithm: [ DOC] Bariatric Support Surface Options: [ DOC] General Support Surface Tool: [ DOC] Z-Flo Fluidized Positioners: [ DOC] Criteria for Support Surfaces: [ DOC] NCONTINENCE/MOISTURE PROTECTION Incontinence Protocol: [ PDF] Incontinence Product Formulary: [ DOC] Flexi-Seal: UTRITION IS OPTIMIZED Nutrition Therapy Policy: [PDF] Myth vs. Fact - Tube Fed Patient: [DOC] Comparison of Two Protein Markers: [DOC] Nutrition Guidelines for Pressure Ulcer Management Presentation: [PPT]