IMPLEMENTATION OF A PRESSURE INJURY PREVENTION PROTOCOL IN A LARGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Abstract

Pressure injuries (LP) during hospitalization are negative indicators of quality of care, which can be prevented through specific actions, such as the implementation of protocols. This study described the process of implementing the PL Prevention Protocol at the Large University Hospital in Triângulo Mineiro (HUGPTM), in April 2023, during the "April for Patient Safety" event. The program included a review of the protocol based on scientific evidence, standardization of preventive practices, and adaptation to institutional conditions. Standard operating procedures were elaborated, and the "Tree of Belonging" was used as a strategy for team engagement. Training with clinical simulation addressed risk assessment, skin care, repositioning, and transdisciplinary work. In addition, leaders were sensitized and strategic meetings aligned the team. In April 2023, 353 professionals were trained, with formal records for monitoring. The implementation of the PL prevention protocol required an integrated approach, which combined health education, technological innovation, and teamwork. Despite the challenges, the powers present in this environment can be strategically leveraged to promote the success and sustainability of the protocol, which enables the safety and quality of patient care.