Eliminating avoidable pressure ulcers at LCHS became a service priority in 2012. The pledge incorporated not only inpatient hospital wards, but also the community nursing and therapy teams spread across rural Lincolnshire.
The brief was to engage qualified and non-qualified clinical staff to achieve this service priority and to improve patient care.
Campaign objectives included:
• raising awareness of the campaign and its intended outcomes
• increasing awareness of preventative measures staff can take
• encouraging staff to report pressure ulcers at the first possible opportunity and highlight ‘at risk’ patients
• educating staff about what help and support is available
• encouraging staff to undertake joint working with external partners, such as nursing homes.
A rap was written by Melanie Wright, staff then recorded a video of them performing it to spread the message.
Here's the full video:
Bum rap lyrics: Don’t let you bum go numb
If your bum grows numb
You’ll soon feel glum
If it’s feeling sore
Then move some more
If it’s turning red
Get out your bed
If it’s getting worse
Then call your nurse
If your flesh is thin
Then watch your skin
If you’ve plenty there
Then still take care
Move some more
To prevent that sore
And save your bum
From feeling numb