This document provides guidelines for assessing, preventing, and reporting pressure ulcers. It defines key terms like pressure ulcers, the Braden Scale risk assessment tool, and prevention measures. It outlines responsibilities for different disciplines in skin assessment and wound care. Pressure ulcers should be staged and documented according to established procedures. Category 2 ulcers must be reported using an Incident Report Form while Category 3 or higher require a Serious Incident report within 24 hours to the Quality Department. A flow chart outlines the reporting process based on ulcer grade or category.