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Forensic nurses make strides toward social justice
Do you want to play a role in antiviolence efforts?
Sexual assault. Child abuse. Domestic violence. Current headlines are full of high-profile cases that might...
Critical care of the skin
Two-person skin assessment builds a foundation for pressure injury prevention.
Takeaways:
Pressure injury (PI) care bundles help to reduce variations in care and improve outcomes.
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Take action to solve causes of pressure injuries
Acute-care settings present challenges for PI prevention, but solutions exist
By Jan Powers, PhD, RN, CCNS, CCRN, NE-BC, FCCM, and Corinne (Cori) Ames BSN, RN,...
Take three steps forward to prevent pressure injury in medical-surgical patients
Nursing care is key to pressure injury prevention.
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Support surfaces help reduce intense pressure
Turning is critical to reducing pressure duration
By Joyce Black PhD,...
Introduction to pressure injuries: Prevention across the acute-care continuum
Pressure injury prevention requires an effective and sustainable program
By Melissa A. Fitzpatrick, MSN, RN, FAAN
Pressure injuries (PIs) have presented a significant risk to patients...
Navigating the maze of support surfaces
Learn how support surfaces work to help prevent pressure injuries.
Takeaways:
More than pressure should be considered about when selecting a surface.
Selecting a support...
Collaboration improves pressure injury prevention
Communication and research reduce OR-related pressure
By Catherine Spader, RN
An interview with Debra L. Fawcett, PhD, RN, director of infection prevention, Eskenazi Health, Indianapolis, Indiana....
Pressure injuries…Prevention across the acute-care continuum
Throughout acute care—from the emergency department to the operating room and the critical-care unit—protecting patients’ skin from pressure injuries (PIs) can sometimes be low...