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Published on: December 4, 2021
Partnering for prevention: a Pressure Ulcer Prevention Collaborative project
Harriet Werkman1, Pat Simodejka, June DeFilippis
1Community Medical Center Home Health and VanDyke Hospice Programs, Toms River, NJ 08755, USA.
Abstract:
In a statewide initiative, coordinated by the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) Quality Institute, hospitals together with nursing home and home care agencies were asked to participate in a Pressure Ulcer Prevention Collaborative. The goal of this collaborative was to decrease the incidence and prevalence of pressure ulcers across the state by 25% within a 12-month period. This article discusses the rationale for the Collaborative as well as the requirements and implementation of the initiative within Community Medical Center's Home Health Program.
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