As summer draws to a close, I am encouraged by the progress PALTmed has already made this year in advocating for our members and advancing the field of post-acute and long-term care (PALTC). At our July Board of Directors meeting, we focused on developing a new strategic plan—one that reflects our constant...
As the seasons change and we approach the time when many of us pause for reflection and gratitude, I would like to take a moment to share some of the things I’m most grateful for in our work together at PALTmed.
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...