257 THE INTRODUCTION OF THE SSKIN BUNDLE IN A REHABILITATION SETTING

Abstract Background The SSKIN Bundle is a care bundle in which each component acts as an intervention preventing pressure ulcers. stands for Surface, Skin Inspection, Keep Moving, Incontinence Management, and Nutrition. This quality improvement initiative outlines the introduction of attempt to address issue ulcers rehabilitation hospital. There significant amount research attesting physical, psychological, economic impact have on patients, particularly older adults. Methods Following Health Service Executive (HSE) Pressure Ulcer Zero (PUTZ) campaign (HSE National Wound Management Guidelines 2019), this was introduced hospital by interdisciplinary committee February 2019. Patients who met inclusion criteria were regularly assessed using Bundle. Data visually audited via PUTZ safety cross analysed Run Charts. Results showed clear decrease number following Within six-month timeframe Bundle, incidence percentage newly acquired reduced 50%. Despite incidences where partial increases occurred, quickly rectified facilitating targeted education sessions staff appointment tissue viability nurse. Conclusion conclusions ultimately found that helped improve knowledge monitoring, recognition, grading, prevention visual worked well means tailor gaps existed.