Care Triggers
To reflect the best practice and documentation developed as part of the Scottish National Integrated Tissue Viability Programme, the following healthcare triggers have been updated for staff working in care homes for older people.
Skin assessment and care / pressure ulcer prevention
Wound assessment and management
Should you require any further information, please contact :
Joyce O'Hare
Senior Professional Adviser / Professional Adviser Tissue Viability
Care Inspectorate
Compass House
11 Riverside Drive
Dundee
DD1 4NY
Telephone: 01382 207394
Mobile: 07766 133250
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