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“Bundle” up to prevent pressure ulcers

April 11, 2009

Find out how to start a pressure ulcer prevention program on your unit or in your facility.

Building a compelling business case for nursing and quality indicators

January 11, 2013

The author outlines how to make a business case for clinical quality measures, including how to use NDNQI data to substantiate your position.

Choosing a support surface to prevent pressure ulcers

November 10, 2015

Nurses in various settings and practices must navigate the complex process of preventing and treating pressure ulcers. Support surfaces play a pivotal role in this process; clinicians use…

Introduction to pressure injuries: Prevention across the acute-care continuum

May 18, 2018

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 and a…

Is diagnosis of pressure ulcers within an RN’s scope of practice?

January 11, 2010

If you’re unsure whether pressure ulcer diagnosis is within an RN’s scope of practice, President Patton provides an answer based on ANA’s Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice.

Pressure mapping: A new path to pressure-ulcer prevention

November 11, 2007

Pressure mapping shows you high risk areas, so you can take steps to help prevent pressure ulcers.

How to recognize and intervene for hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome

Study: Report cards for hospital pressure ulcers may not be accurate

October 11, 2013

According to a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the data Medicare uses for public reporting hospital rates of pressure ulcers isn’t an accurate source for comparing…

The pressure is on

May 11, 2015

Pressure ulcers are painful, life-threatening, and expensive —with medical costs of up to $11 billion annually in the United States. Medicare and private insurers know they’re largely preventable…

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“Bundle” up to prevent pressure ulcers

Building a compelling business case for nursing and quality indicators

Choosing a support surface to prevent pressure ulcers

Introduction to pressure injuries: Prevention across the acute-care continuum

Is diagnosis of pressure ulcers within an RN’s scope of practice?

Pressure mapping: A new path to pressure-ulcer prevention

Study: Report cards for hospital pressure ulcers may not be accurate

The pressure is on

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“Bundle” up to prevent pressure ulcers

Building a compelling business case for nursing and quality indicators

Choosing a support surface to prevent pressure ulcers

Introduction to pressure injuries: Prevention across the acute-care continuum

Is diagnosis of pressure ulcers within an RN’s scope of practice?

Pressure mapping: A new path to pressure-ulcer prevention

Study: Report cards for hospital pressure ulcers may not be accurate

The pressure is on

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