The right equipment for
the right person
Pressure-relieving equipment is a very important in
prevention, as long as it is used correctly (Parnham et al,
2015). The equipment used should be not only the right
equipment for the pressure risk but also the right equipment
for that patient and their relatives/carers to use (Parnham
et al, 2015). In the community, equipment may be checked
only once a month or even less. Nurses should ensure that
any pressure relieving equipment in is patent, working and
not alarming each time they visit; a simple check that the
equipment isn’t damaged, isn’t alarming and it is on the
correct settings. Nurses should also ensure that equipment
receives regular electrical service, as per trust policy and
manufacturer’s recommendations.