Technological advances in pressure injury prevention: recommendations of Anvisa's Technical Note 05/2023

Today, technology plays a central role in transforming and improving healthcare, offering innovative solutions to persistent challenges such as pressure injuries. In its Technical Note GVIMS/GGTES/Anvisa No. 05/2023 — click here to download — Anvisa, Brazil's health regulator, highlights the importance of implementing technological systems in the prevention of these injuries. However, it is crucial not only to adopt these technologies but also to understand their breadth and benefits, going beyond the general recommendations.

Feedback and reporting systems: an important foundation for prevention

Anvisa's recommendation on the use of feedback systems in pressure injury prevention highlights the need to issue regular reports. These reports, whether weekly or monthly, serve as a means of assessing the effectiveness of the initiatives and programs in place. Using newsletters, posters, leaflets or computer-generated reports creates a valuable information platform.

It is possible to go further with reporting, considering integrated systems that not only present data but also offer actionable insights. Solutions such as Preveni not only issue regular reports but also ensure accuracy in the information provided. With DecSense, it is possible to know the patient's exact position at any moment, enabling detailed, personalized monitoring.

Visual reminders: expanding to audible reminders and real-time monitoring

Another Anvisa recommendation highlights the use of visual reminder systems for pressure injury prevention. Including visual reminders at the bedside of high-risk individuals is vital. However, technological advances go further, as Preveni's technology shows.

In addition to visual reminders, Preveni incorporates audible reminders, a differentiator that contributes significantly to the system's effectiveness. These audible reminders are triggered only when the time exceeds the period prescribed for that patient, ensuring an immediate, personalized intervention.

DecSense: more than a monitoring sensor

The introduction of the DecSense monitoring sensor by Preveni represents a milestone in pressure injury prevention care. This device goes beyond simply collecting data, delivering a range of significant benefits:

• Complete accuracy: The patient's exact position at any moment is crucial to ensuring timely, effective interventions.
• Time under control: Monitoring the time in each position allows care to be personalized, adjusting to individual needs.
• Proactive alerts: Receiving intuitive alerts to change position and avoid discomfort is essential to the effective prevention of pressure injuries.
• Detailed reports: The reports provided offer valuable insights, supporting informed and efficient decision-making.

Beyond the recommendations: integrating technology for high-quality care

The integrated use of DecSense with Preveni's software represents a holistic approach to pressure injury prevention. This integration not only meets Anvisa's recommendations but goes beyond those guidelines, delivering high-quality care and promoting long-term health.

If you want to explore up close how integrating DecSense with Preveni's software can transform your care protocols, schedule a demo through our website. We are committed to delivering intelligent, preventive care, guided by the latest technological advances in healthcare.