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To describe pressure injury (PrI) prevalence, comorbidities, and rehabilitation utilization among older adults with stroke at skilled nursing facilities’ (SNFs’) admission assessment.
Newly updated, the Pressure Ulcers and Other Wounds CPG now includes information regarding arterial and venous ulcers, in addition to pressure ulcers, as well as the new NPUAP staging terminology.
Pressure ulcers and other wounds remain a major cause of mortality and morbidity in PALTC, affecting an est...
A quick reference guide for healthcare practitioners and providers gives recommendations from the PALTmed Pressure Ulcers & Other Wound Clinical Practice Guideline to assist the clinician in healthcare decisions for different skin issues. Surveyor Guidance for risk factors in developing pressure ulcer...
Pressure Ulcer Teaching Slides for Nurses
These teaching slides are created for nurses caring for patients in the PALTC setting. The slides are presented in an easy to learn format identifying patients at risk, locations of pressure ulcers, early recognition of pressure ulcers and the factors that can a...