Unit 229 Undertake agreed pressure area care Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skin Pressure sores or decubitus ulcers are the result of a constant deficiency of blood to the tissues over a bony area such as a heel which may have been in contact with a bed or a splint over an extended period of time. The surface of the skin can ulcerate which may become infected – eventually subcutaneous and deeper tissues are damaged besides the heel‚ other areas commonly involved are the skin
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Unit 4222-229 Undertake agreed pressure area care (HSC2024) Karen Yardley Outcome 1 understand the anatomy and physiology of the skin in relation to pressure area care 1.1 describe the anatomy and physiology of the skin in relation to skin breakdown and the development of pressure sores. The skin is the largest organ of the body‚ covering and protecting the entire surface of the body. The total surface area of the skin is around 3000sq inches depending
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Agreed Ways of Working: Agreed ways of working is following the companies’ policy and procedures within the care plan given to each service user and care plans within The Manor. The policies and procedures document will give you all the information you need to know within your role and place of work‚ it explains how you should do your job‚ for example it translates policies into working practice such as a manual handling procedure will tell you how to undertake a risk assessment and will cover all
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energy store. Pressure ulcers develop when a large amount of pressure is applied to an area of skin over a short period of time. Or‚ they can occur when less force is applied but over a longer period of time. The extra pressure disrupts the flow of blood through the skin. Without a blood supply‚ the affected area of skin becomes starved of oxygen and nutrients. It begins to break down‚ leading to the formation of an ulcer. These are the most common areas which are at risk of pressure ulcers they
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Unit HSC 2024 –Undertake agreed pressure area care 1.1 Pressure sores or decubitus ulcers are the result of a constant deficiency of blood to the tissues over a bony area such as a heel which may have been in contact with a bed or a splint over an extended period of time. The surface of the skin can ulcerate which may become infected. Eventually deeper tissues are damaged. Besides the heel‚ other areas commonly involved are the skin over the buttocks‚ sacrum‚ ankles hips and other bony sites of
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HSC 2024 Undertake Agreed Pressure Area Care 1.1 The anatomy and physiology of the skin in relation to skin breakdown and the development of pressure sores. The skin is the largest organ of the body and it acts as a waterproof protector for all the internal organs and it consist of four distinct layers: The epidermis‚ the basement membrane zone‚ the dermis and the subcutaneous layer. The epidermis which is the outer layer and is a protective multilayered self renewing structure which varies in
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Unit 4222-229 Undertake agreed pressure area care (HSC 2024) Outcome 1 Understand the anatomy and physiology of the skin in relation to pressure area care: 2) Identify pressure sites of the body: * Shoulders or shoulder blades * Elbows * Back of your ears * Knees‚ ankles‚ heals‚ toes * Spine * Base of spine/sacrum area 3) Identify factors which might put individual at risk of skin breakdown and pressure sores: Intrinsic risk factors: * Mobility problems * Poor
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Understanding the importance of working in ways that are agreed with the employer 2.1 Describe why it is important to adhere to the agreed scope of the job role. It is important to adhere to the agreed scope of the job role as this sets out boundaries in your job role‚ enables you to know your role and responsibilities. Knowing your own level of competence and skills‚ knowing your job description. 2.2 Outline what is meant by agreed ways of working By following our company’s policies and procedures
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Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skin in relation to skin breakdown and the development of pressure sores? 1. The skin protects the body and controls the temperature‚ the tough outer layer is called the epidermis and is germ proof and water proof and the inner layer the dermis is full of nerve endings‚ which sends messages to the brain about heat‚ cold and pain. Pressure sores develop because of long standing pressure onto a particular area of the body causing breakdown of the layer of
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Agreed ways of working These set out how your employer requires you to work. They are set out in your job description/role. They incorporate various pieces of legislation along with best practise. They are there to enable you to provide a good quality service working within the legal framework and most importantly aim to keep you and the individuals you support‚ safe from danger or harm. They are there to benefit and protect you‚ the people you support and your employer. Care plans are also
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