Reducing Pressure Ulcers
Nursing homes that work with DFMC to reduce HACs, such as pressure ulcers, will be well positioned to contribute to a 40% national reduction in HAC rates. DFMC’s quality improvement staff includes nurses with extensive experience working on wound care management in long-term care facilities in the state. They are available to provide on-site consulting regarding best practices homes have used to document, manage, and prevent pressure ulcers among their residents. Additionally, DFMC staff train your staff in quality improvement techniques, share evidence-based tools and resources, and provide ongoing staff education.
Resources
- Pressure Ulcer Staging Pocket Guide (3"x5" laminated card)[pdf]
- Pressure Ulcer Staging Guide Poster (12"x18" Poster) [pdf]
- March 3, 2011 Webinar: Wound Documentation, Part 1 [pdf]
- March 10, 2011 Webinar: Wound Documentation, Part 2 [pdf]
- February 17, 2011 Webinar: Wound Etiology, Part I [pdf]
- February 24, 2011 Webinar: Wound Etiology, Part II [pdf]