Policy and Procedure of Prevention and Management of Pressure Ulcer
Al Masarra Hospital
Type
Regulatory
Agency
Oman Ministry of Health
Issued on
20 Mar 2025 (corresponding to 20 Ramadan 1446 H)
Jurisdiction
Oman
Taxonomy
Health Professions, Hospitals & Health Care Facilities, Medical Procedure & Treatment
Acronyms:
AMRH | Al Masarra Hospital |
IRLS | Incident Reporting and Learning System |
MOH | Ministry of Health |
P&P | Policy and Procedure |
RCA | Root Cause Analysis |
SBAR | Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation |
SOP | Standard Operating Procedure |
Vers. | Version |
1 - Introduction
This policy provides a framework for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers for inpatients of Al Masarra Hospital (AMRH). This is in light of the national focus on improving patient safety and patient experience, and reducing avoidable harm to clients.