Tissue Viability

The tissue viability team address patient safety by reducing patient harm. They do this by examining the issues around the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers and moisture damage to the skin. Much of their job is also education – they deliver educational sessions to health professionals within the hospital and also help educate patients to aid optimal wound healing. 

The team comprises two specialist nurses covering Monday to Friday; Jo Vokes and Sharon Thomas. They work in collaboration with a range of other specialists such as:

• Specialist Podiatry
• Lymphoedema
• Dermatology
• Vascular
• Medical Devices
• Orthotics
• The Wound Care industry
• Audit
• Research and Innovation
• Acute Hospital at Home
• Safeguarding
• Community and district nursing colleagues

For any queries, call 01305 255831 or email tissueviability@dchft.nhs.uk