Achieving consensus in pressure ulcer reporting.

Pressure ulcers are considered to be a key quality indicator and healthcare providers in England are required to report local pressure ulcer rates. However, there is a lack of standardisation in reporting due to lack of national guidance. The Tissue Viability Society has sought to develop consensus amongst all concerned parties on the most useful and robust methods of data collection.

Surveillance of surgical sites in primary care.

A surgical site surveillance programme with post-discharge follow-up and dedicated staff can have many benefits. This article describes the development of a surveillance programme and offers advice on setting up such programmes.