What is tissue viability? Tissue viability is a complex section or field in the healthcare environment which focuses on the health and integrity of the skin and underlying tissues. Primarily... read more →
What is a Ligature incident? Ligature incidents refer to situations where an individual uses a ligature, typically a rope, cord, ligature knife or other materials to self-harm or attempt suicide.... read more →
Why is suicide awareness important for healthcare professionals? Suicide awareness is of utmost importance for all healthcare professionals due to several reasons, which may include: Identification of Suicidal individuals... read more →
What is Sepsis? Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s response to infection causes widespread inflammation which may lead to organ dysfunction. In the... read more →
What is self-harm? When we see the term self-harm, most times we think of a teenager who is in their depression phase harming themselves with knives or broken... read more →
What is a seizure? Seizures are sudden, uncontrolled burst of electrical disturbances in the brain that can cause changes in behaviour, consciousness or movement. What are the different types... read more →
Why is risk assessment crucial in the healthcare setting? The importance of risk assessment in the healthcare setting cannot be overstated enough; here are some key reasons why it is... read more →
What is Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS)? Paediatric Immediate Life Support refers to the immediate care given to infants (0 – 12 months) or children (1 – 10 years) and... read more →
