Why: Pressure ulcers are serious problems that occur frequently in hospitalized, community-dwelling and nursing home older adults, accounting for 3-11% in acute facilities, and 24% in long-term ...

Recently, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility was cited by for pressure ulcer development. Records, as well as observations of the facility’s residents, identified a significant number of newly ...

Pressure ulcers progress through several stages. In the early stages, they may barely break the skin. In later stages, they can involve deep wounds and carry a higher risk of complications, like ...

Prevention of and assessment for pressure ulcers and skin tears are the responsibilities of the client, family, caregivers, and the health care team. Prevention will avoid discomfort, disfigurement ...

Pressure ulcers are injuries to the skin or the soft tissue under the skin. Healthcare professionals also call them “bedsores” and “decubitus ulcers.” They occur with long lasting pressure on a ...

Despite the fact that long-term care facilities have the most extensive requirements of any U.S. care setting relating to pressure injury monitoring and prevention, approximately one out of three ...