Apold J, Rydrych D, et al.
Journal of nursing care quality. Date of publication 2012 Jan 1;volume 27(1):28-34.
1. J Nurs Care Qual. 2012 Jan-Mar;27(1):28-34. doi: 10.1097/NCQ.0b013e31822b1fd9.
Preventing device-related pressure ulcers: using data to guide statewide change.
Apold J(1), Rydrych D.
Author information:
(1)Patient Safety, Minnesota Hospital Association, St Paul, Minnesota, USA.
Data collected through Minnesota's mandatory statewide reporting system indicate
that prevention of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers continues to be a challenge,
particularly for patients who require the use of stabilization collars or other
immobilizers, respiratory equipment, orthotics, and tubing. This article
describes the process of identifying a pattern of device-related pressure ulcers
through statewide pressure ulcer reports and developing a set of recommendations
for prevention.
DOI: 10.1097/NCQ.0b013e31822b1fd9
PMID: 21826028 [Indexed for MEDLINE]
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