B. Braun and Aesculap Academy Thailand signed MOA with Thai Enterostomal Therapy Society "Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Injury Guideline” for protecting and improving the health of people around the world.
 

14th Mar 2022. B. Braun (Thailand) Ltd., supplier and distributor of medical, pharmaceutical products and services in Thailand represented by Mr. Sayan Roy, Managing Director, along with the management team signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for "Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Injury Guideline” with Enterostomal Therapy Society represented by Dr. Yuwadee Kestsumpun, President along with members of Phramongkutklao Hospital, Rajavithi Hospital, and Bumrungrad Hospital.

The collaboration of this 3 years project is for sharing the knowledge and expertise of supporting the establishment of the standard guideline for pressure ulcer management, including referral protocol as well as building capacities of healthcare professionals and educating caregivers on pressure ulcers from Enterostomal Therapy Nurse to Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospitals, Village Health Volunteers, Patients, and Caregivers. In an attempt to decrease the prevalence of pressure ulcers which will help reduce the workload of healthcare professionals as well as decrease the patient’s extra expenses for wound care.

Dr. Yuwadee Kestsumpun (President of Thai Enterostomal Therapy Society) stated that

“B. Braun Thailand is a long-standing partner of Thai Nurses community, especially about supporting in establishing standards that emphasizes quality and safety in patient care. Besides supporting the Annual Poster excellence award, I am happy that this time the collaboration between B. Braun Thailand and Thai Enterostomal Therapy Society will focus on improving patient safety through the development of Pressure Injury Prevention and Treatment Guideline, of which the results will recommend a guideline for national implementation.

I believe that this MOA will confirm the cooperation of 2 organizations that are committed to creating safety for the Thai health system. I look forward to the successful implementation of our MOA. “

The signing ceremony event was honored by representatives from the society and management team from B. Braun (Thailand) Ltd., this is reaffirming our commitment toward vision “To protect and improve the health of people around the world”.