Quality standard
Development sources
Further explanation of the methodology used can be found in the quality standards process guide.
Evidence sources
The documents below contain recommendations from NICE guidance or other NICE‑accredited recommendations that were used by the Quality Standards Advisory Committee to develop the quality standard statements and measures.
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Pressure ulcers (2014) NICE guideline CG179
Policy context
It is important that the quality standard is considered alongside current policy documents, including:
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Wounds UK (2014) Best practice statement: eliminating pressure ulcers
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Department of Health (2010) Essence of Care 2010
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National patient safety agency (2009) Pressure ulcers under plaster casts: Signal
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Department of Health (2007) National Service Framework for Children, Young People and Maternity Services: Core Standards