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A Single Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Experience with a Pressure Ulcer Prevention Program
Daniel L Young1, Cathy Borris-Hale2, Margaret Falconio-West3
1Department of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, USA.
Purpose:
The occurrence of pressure ulcers (PrUs) challenges care facilities. Few studies report PrU reduction efforts in long-term acute care (LTAC). This study described the PrU reduction efforts of a single, LTAC facility using the Medline Pressure Ulcer Prevention Program (mPUPP).
Design:
This study was a quasi-experimental, quality improvement project, with pre- and postmeasurement design.
Methods:
Outcomes were tracked for 24 months. The mPUPP was implemented in month 11. Education for caregivers was provided through an interactive web-based suite. In addition, all Patient Care Technicians attended a 4-week 1-hour inservice. New skin care products were implemented. The facility also implemented an algorithm for treatment of wounds.
Findings:
There was a significant reduction in the mean monthly hospital-acquired PrU (nPrU) rate when preprogram is compared to postprogram.
Conclusions:
Sustainable nPrU reduction can be achieved with mPUPP.
Clinical Relevance:
LTAC hospitals could expect to reduce nPrU with education and incentive of caregivers.
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