Pressure ulcer reduction program

Author information Article notes Copyright and License information Disclaimer. Received May 1; Accepted Jul 9. This article has been cited by other articles in PMC. Abstract A multidisciplinary process improvement program was initiated at the University of Miami Hospital UMH in to identify the prevalence of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers HAPU at the institution and to implement interventions to reduce the incidence of HAPU. Keywords: pressure ulcer prevention, hospital-acquired pressure ulcers, pressure ulcer prevention education, skin care.

Introduction In the United States, the occurrence of pressure ulcers PU annually affects as many as 2. Open in a separate window. Figure 1. Results The education implementation was put in place with full commitment from hospital educators, wound care champions and specialists, clinical resource management staff, clinical pharmacists and hospital leaders. Figure 2. Conflicts of Interest The skincare line products used during the trial were provided by Medline Industries.

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Encourage performance measurement as it relates to pressure ulcers i. Promote and facilitate communication within and across the continuum of care. Distribute resources to existing local and regional collaborations focusing on pressure ulcer improvement. Provide education which promotes the evidence-based practices for pressure ulcer improvement and communication within and between care settings.