Equality Impact Assessment Tool: Policy,
Strategy and Plans
(Please follow the EQIA guidance in completing this form)
1. Name of Strategy, Policy or Plan
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Pressure Ulcer Prevention and
Management Policy |
This is a : Current Policy
2. Brief Description - Purpose of the policy, Changes and outcomes, services or activities affected
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The purpose of this
policy is to ensure that all patients within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
(NHSGGC) are systematically assessed, and effective strategies put in
place to reduce risk to healthy tissue and facilitate healing of damaged
tissue from pressure, shear, friction and moisture. This policy is
applicable to all age groups. |
3. Lead Reviewer
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French, Stephen
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4. Please list all participants in carrying out this EQIA:
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Stephen French (Project
Manager) |
5. Impact Assessment
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A. Does the policy explicitly promote equality of opportunity and anti-discrimination and refer to legislative and policy drivers in relation to Equality | |||||
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Yes. Section 2 Scope states that 'all
patients will require to have a pressure ulcer risk assessment, care
planning and interventions documented. These will be underpinned by
evidence based practice regardless of age, gender, sexuality, race,
religion or belief and disability. Additionally, Section 3.1 roles and
Repsonsibilities of healthcare staff states that there is a responsibility
to provide 'the patient and relative/carer, as appropriate, with
information in a suitable format.' | |||||
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B. What is known about the issues for people with protected characteristics in relation to the services or activities affected by the policy? | |||||
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Source | |||||
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All |
All patients are at risk of
developing pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers can occur in any person who
has, for example, limited mobility, cognitive impairment, pallaitive and
end of life care needs or who is acutely ill. |
Gorecki, C., J.M. Brown, et
al (2009) 'Impact of pressure ulcers on quality of life in older patients:
a systematic review.' J Am Geriatric Soc 57(7): 1175-83
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Sex |
Sex is not considered to be a factor
in pressure ulcer prevention. |
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Gender Reassignment |
Gender reassignment is not
considered to be a factor in pressure ulcer prevention. |
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Race |
Race is not considered to be a
factor in pressure ulcer prevention. However, there may be challenges to
pressure ulcer prevention work wiht patients due to communication barriers
though these will be removed in practice via NHSGGC communication support
provision. |
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Disability |
People with a disability or ill
health may be more likely to develop a pressure ulcer. |
Gorecki, C., J.M. Brown, et
al (2009) 'Impact of pressure ulcers on quality of life in older patients:
a systematic review.' J Am Geriatric Soc 57(7): 1175-83.
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Sexual Orientation |
Sexual orientation is not considered
to be a factor in pressure ulcer prevention. |
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Religion and Belief |
Religion and belief are not
considered to be factors in pressure ulcer prevention. |
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Age |
Age in itself is not considered to
be a factor in pressure ulcer prevention. However, age-related issues such
as people with limited mobility and people who may be considered frail
elderly, may be more at risk of developing pressure ulcers.
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Pregnancy and Maternity |
Pregnancy and maternity are not
considered to be factors in pressure ulcer prevention. |
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Marriage and Civil Partnership |
Marriage and civil partnership are
not considered to be factors in pressure ulcer prevention.
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Social and Economic Status |
Social and economic status are not
considered to be factors in pressure ulcer prevention. |
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Other marginalised groups (homeless, addictions, asylum seekers/refugees, travellers, ex-offenders |
The status of other marginalised
groups is not considered to be a factor in pressure ulcer
prevention. |
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C. Do you expect the policy to have any positive impact on people with protected characteristics? | |||||
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Highly Likely |
Probable |
Possible | |||
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General |
Yes. This policy will
provide staff with clear and consistent guidance on the prevention and
safe management of pressure ulcers. NHSGGC staff will identify patients at
risk of developing pressure ulcers; identify and modify pressure ulcer
risk factros for patients; reduce the irsk of harm as a consequence of
pressure ulcer development; involve the patient, relatives and carers in
care planning to minimise preesure ulcer development; promote greater
communbication between multi-disciplinary teams in relation to pressure
ulcers; ensure their skills and knowledge in pressure ulcer prevention
meet the needs of their patients; promote collaborative pressure ulcer
prevention and management between clinical settings and governance
structures. |
As above |
As above
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Sex |
Yes. This policy will
provide staff with clear and consistent guidance on the prevention and
safe management of pressure ulcers. NHSGGC staff will identify patients at
risk of developing pressure ulcers; identify and modify pressure ulcer
risk factros for patients; reduce the irsk of harm as a consequence of
pressure ulcer development; involve the patient, relatives and carers in
care planning to minimise preesure ulcer development; promote greater
communbication between multi-disciplinary teams in relation to pressure
ulcers; ensure their skills and knowledge in pressure ulcer prevention
meet the needs of their patients; promote collaborative pressure ulcer
prevention and management between clinical settings and governance
structures. |
As above |
As above
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Gender Reassignment |
Yes. This policy will
provide staff with clear and consistent guidance on the prevention and
safe management of pressure ulcers. NHSGGC staff will identify patients at
risk of developing pressure ulcers; identify and modify pressure ulcer
risk factros for patients; reduce the irsk of harm as a consequence of
pressure ulcer development; involve the patient, relatives and carers in
care planning to minimise preesure ulcer development; promote greater
communbication between multi-disciplinary teams in relation to pressure
ulcers; ensure their skills and knowledge in pressure ulcer prevention
meet the needs of their patients; promote collaborative pressure ulcer
prevention and management between clinical settings and governance
structures. |
As above |
As above
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Race |
Yes. This policy will
provide staff with clear and consistent guidance on the prevention and
safe management of pressure ulcers. NHSGGC staff will identify patients at
risk of developing pressure ulcers; identify and modify pressure ulcer
risk factros for patients; reduce the irsk of harm as a consequence of
pressure ulcer development; involve the patient, relatives and carers in
care planning to minimise preesure ulcer development; promote greater
communbication between multi-disciplinary teams in relation to pressure
ulcers; ensure their skills and knowledge in pressure ulcer prevention
meet the needs of their patients; promote collaborative pressure ulcer
prevention and management between clinical settings and governance
structures. |
As above |
As above
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Disability |
Yes. This policy will
provide staff with clear and consistent guidance on the prevention and
safe management of pressure ulcers. NHSGGC staff will identify patients at
risk of developing pressure ulcers; identify and modify pressure ulcer
risk factros for patients; reduce the irsk of harm as a consequence of
pressure ulcer development; involve the patient, relatives and carers in
care planning to minimise preesure ulcer development; promote greater
communbication between multi-disciplinary teams in relation to pressure
ulcers; ensure their skills and knowledge in pressure ulcer prevention
meet the needs of their patients; promote collaborative pressure ulcer
prevention and management between clinical settings and governance
structures. |
As above |
As above
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Sexual Orientation |
Yes. This policy will
provide staff with clear and consistent guidance on the prevention and
safe management of pressure ulcers. NHSGGC staff will identify patients at
risk of developing pressure ulcers; identify and modify pressure ulcer
risk factros for patients; reduce the irsk of harm as a consequence of
pressure ulcer development; involve the patient, relatives and carers in
care planning to minimise preesure ulcer development; promote greater
communbication between multi-disciplinary teams in relation to pressure
ulcers; ensure their skills and knowledge in pressure ulcer prevention
meet the needs of their patients; promote collaborative pressure ulcer
prevention and management between clinical settings and governance
structures. |
As above |
As above
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Religion and Belief |
Yes. This policy will
provide staff with clear and consistent guidance on the prevention and
safe management of pressure ulcers. NHSGGC staff will identify patients at
risk of developing pressure ulcers; identify and modify pressure ulcer
risk factros for patients; reduce the irsk of harm as a consequence of
pressure ulcer development; involve the patient, relatives and carers in
care planning to minimise preesure ulcer development; promote greater
communbication between multi-disciplinary teams in relation to pressure
ulcers; ensure their skills and knowledge in pressure ulcer prevention
meet the needs of their patients; promote collaborative pressure ulcer
prevention and management between clinical settings and governance
structures. |
As above |
As above
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Age |
Yes. This policy will
provide staff with clear and consistent guidance on the prevention and
safe management of pressure ulcers. NHSGGC staff will identify patients at
risk of developing pressure ulcers; identify and modify pressure ulcer
risk factros for patients; reduce the irsk of harm as a consequence of
pressure ulcer development; involve the patient, relatives and carers in
care planning to minimise preesure ulcer development; promote greater
communbication between multi-disciplinary teams in relation to pressure
ulcers; ensure their skills and knowledge in pressure ulcer prevention
meet the needs of their patients; promote collaborative pressure ulcer
prevention and management between clinical settings and governance
structures. |
As above |
As above
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Marriage and Civil Partnership |
Yes. This policy will
provide staff with clear and consistent guidance on the prevention and
safe management of pressure ulcers. NHSGGC staff will identify patients at
risk of developing pressure ulcers; identify and modify pressure ulcer
risk factros for patients; reduce the irsk of harm as a consequence of
pressure ulcer development; involve the patient, relatives and carers in
care planning to minimise preesure ulcer development; promote greater
communbication between multi-disciplinary teams in relation to pressure
ulcers; ensure their skills and knowledge in pressure ulcer prevention
meet the needs of their patients; promote collaborative pressure ulcer
prevention and management between clinical settings and governance
structures. |
As above |
As above
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Pregnancy and Maternity |
Yes. This policy will
provide staff with clear and consistent guidance on the prevention and
safe management of pressure ulcers. NHSGGC staff will identify patients at
risk of developing pressure ulcers; identify and modify pressure ulcer
risk factros for patients; reduce the irsk of harm as a consequence of
pressure ulcer development; involve the patient, relatives and carers in
care planning to minimise preesure ulcer development; promote greater
communbication between multi-disciplinary teams in relation to pressure
ulcers; ensure their skills and knowledge in pressure ulcer prevention
meet the needs of their patients; promote collaborative pressure ulcer
prevention and management between clinical settings and governance
structures. |
As above |
As above
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Social and Economic Status |
Yes. This policy will
provide staff with clear and consistent guidance on the prevention and
safe management of pressure ulcers. NHSGGC staff will identify patients at
risk of developing pressure ulcers; identify and modify pressure ulcer
risk factros for patients; reduce the irsk of harm as a consequence of
pressure ulcer development; involve the patient, relatives and carers in
care planning to minimise preesure ulcer development; promote greater
communbication between multi-disciplinary teams in relation to pressure
ulcers; ensure their skills and knowledge in pressure ulcer prevention
meet the needs of their patients; promote collaborative pressure ulcer
prevention and management between clinical settings and governance
structures. |
As above |
As above
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Other marginalised groups (homeless, addictions, asylum seekers/refugees, travellers, ex-offenders |
Yes. This policy will
provide staff with clear and consistent guidance on the prevention and
safe management of pressure ulcers. NHSGGC staff will identify patients at
risk of developing pressure ulcers; identify and modify pressure ulcer
risk factros for patients; reduce the irsk of harm as a consequence of
pressure ulcer development; involve the patient, relatives and carers in
care planning to minimise preesure ulcer development; promote greater
communbication between multi-disciplinary teams in relation to pressure
ulcers; ensure their skills and knowledge in pressure ulcer prevention
meet the needs of their patients; promote collaborative pressure ulcer
prevention and management between clinical settings and governance
structures. |
As above |
As above
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D. Do you expect the policy to have any negative impact on people with protected characteristics? | |||||
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Highly Likely |
Probable |
Possible | |||
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General |
No |
No |
No | ||
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Sex |
No |
No |
No | ||
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Gender Reassignment |
No |
No |
No | ||
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Race |
No |
No |
No | ||
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Disability |
No |
No |
No | ||
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Sexual Orientation |
No |
No |
No | ||
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Religion and Belief |
No |
No |
No | ||
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Age |
No |
No |
No | ||
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Marriage and Civil Partnership |
No |
No |
No | ||
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Pregnancy and Maternity |
No |
No |
No | ||
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Social and Economic Status |
No |
No |
No | ||
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Other marginalised groups (homeless, addictions, asylum seekers/refugees, travellers, ex-offenders |
No |
No |
No | ||