A policy that protects. The Waterlow Pressure Sore Prevention/Treatment Policy.
The Waterlow card has been a valuable tool in the assessment and prevention of pressure sores. Its use cannot only protect patients from unnecessary sores, but also health authorities from legal action.
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D002985:Clinical Protocols / Q000592:standards*; D003663:Decision Trees; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000145:classification / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*