Tip of the week: Preventing improper discharge in pressure ulcer cases
Case Management Weekly, March 30, 2004
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Tip of the week
Preventing improper discharge in pressure ulcer cases
Pressure ulcers have rapidly become the number one legal issue for hospitals. The first step in preventing pressure ulcers is to complete a thorough skin assessment on all residents. Skin assessments should include an examination of the entire skin surface, nutritional status, mobility, positioning, continence, diagnoses, infections, and any history of skin problems.
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