Last Updated on 05/08/2024 by Millie York
Date: 21 August 2024
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Location:
Online
Event contacts:
Kathryn Vaughan
Membership Engagement Manager
E: kathryn.vaughan@bhta.com
Join us for BHTA’s Pressure Ulcer Treatment vs. Fire Risk: A Case Discussion
This presentation will discuss the risk of a catastrophic fire when using powered mattresses and actions that can be taken to mitigate the risk.
At the end of this session, attendees will be able to
- Articulate the adverse outcomes associated with the development of a Category 4 pressure ulcer
- Recognise human factors which must be considered prior to providing a powered mattress to people who smoke
- Discuss potential intervention strategies and their effectiveness in minimising the risks associated with accidental dwelling fires.
- Examine the role of individuals, and agencies, that are in contact with people at risk and how they can be employed to reduce the risk from fire.
