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Brenda S Bos1, Tina M Wangen, Carl E Elbing
1Brenda S. Bos, MS, RN, is Nursing Education Specialist, Department of Nursing, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. Tina M. Wangen, MS, APRN, CNS, is Clinical Nurse Specialist, Department of Nursing, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. Carl E. Elbing Jr, MSN, RN, is Nursing Education Specialist, Department of Nursing, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. Debra J. Rowekamp, MS, RN, is Nursing Education Specialist, Department of Nursing, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. Heather A. Kruggel, MS, RN-BC, is Nursing Education Specialist, Department of Nursing, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. Patricia M. Conlon, MS, APRN, CNS, CNP, is Clinical Nurse Specialist, Department of Nursing, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. Leann M. Scroggins, MS, RN, CRRN, ACNS-BC, is a retired Clinical Nurse Specialist, Department of Nursing, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. Shauna P. Schad, MS, APRN, CNS, is Clinical Nurse Specialist Supervisor, Department of Nursing, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. Julie A. Neumann, MS, RN-BC, is Nursing Education Specialist Supervisor, Department of Nursing, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. Melissa M. Barth, MS, RN, CCRN, is Nursing Education Specialist, Department of Nursing, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. Pamela L. Grubbs, MS, APRN, CNS, is Clinical Nurse Specialist, Department of Nursing, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. Beth A. Sievers, MS, APRN, CNS, is Clinical Nurse Specialist, Department of Nursing, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
Abstract:
This article describes the processes used to implement a pressure ulcer management program in a Midwest academic medical center, which led to a decrease in reportable pressure ulcers. A learning needs assessment was completed, and a workgroup was formed to address the learning needs. Methods, materials, and processes included lectures, technology-enhanced learning, and interactive stations with mannequins and pressure ulcer moulages. The processes and outcome measures used to measure effectiveness of the program are discussed.
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