Pressure Ulcers

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Pressure Ulcer Prevention

Overview: Pressure Ulcers

• Pressure Ulcers: Overview - MedQIC
• Pressure Ulcer Prevention Clinical Practice Guideline - MedQIC
• Pressure Ulcer Guideline - MedQIC
• Glossary - CFMC electronic

Essential Components

• Pressure Ulcer Prediction, Prevention and Assessment in LTC, Bev Jaksoniak - Contact CFMC. Hardcopy only.
• Wound Assessment Forms (PDF file)
• Pressure Ulcers: Facility Assessment Checklists - MedQIC
• Pressure Ulcers: Essential Systems for Quality Care - MedQIC
• Process of Care Measures - MedQIC

Monitoring Resident’s with Pressure Ulcers

• Stratis Health Case Studies (MS Word files):
  • Case Study 1
  • Case Study 2
  • Case Study 3
  • Case Study 4
• CFMC Case Studies

Breakout Session: Identifying Pressure Points & Repositioning

• Stop the Pressure – The CNAs Role in Pressure Sore Prevention (PDF file)

Breakout Session: QMs, QIs, Tracking Quality Improvement, Pressure Ulcer Regulations

• Tracking Quality Improvement: Making it easy to do it right (PDF file)
• Pressure Ulcer QI - www.greatcareplans.com
• Quality Improvement Worksheets A-L – MedQIC
• Focus – PDSA Roadmap (MS Word file)

Pressure Ulcers – Federal Regulations

• Introduction  - MedQIC
• Pressure Ulcer Prevention Program Audit (PDF file)

Tool Kit

• Prevention Plus Braden Scale - MedQIC
• The Norton Scale - MedQIC
• PUSH Tool - MedQIC
• Pressure Ulcer Record – MedQIC
• Pressure Ulcers: Nursing Home Communication with Physician - MedQIC
• AHRQ Publications Catalog, Spring/Summer 2007 – www.ahcpr.gov
• American Medical Directors Association Clinical Practice Guidelines Order form – www.amda.com
• Pressure Ulcer Card - Positioning
• Pressure Ulcer Card - Classifications
• Pressure Ulcer Card - Staging Guide
• Pressure Ulcer Card - Lookalikes
• How to Take Care of Your Skin Brochure
• Pressure Ulcer Bookmark

Pressure Ulcer Treatment

Wound Care

• Wound Care Products: How and When to Apply – Bev Jaksoniak – Hardcopy only, Contact CFMC
• Vac Therapy (MS Word file)
• Wound Culture (MS Word file)
• Product/Category – Hardcopy only, Contact CFMC
• Growth Factors (MS Word file)
• Diabetic Foot Care (MS Word file)
• Choosing a Dressing Based on Type of Wound – Hardcopy only, Contact CFMC
• Pressure Ulcer Treatment Clinical Guideline

Positioning Devices and Support Services

• Positioning Devices and Seating Systems – Angela Barrett (MS Word file)
• Support Devices (MS Word file)
• Support Surfaces – Hardcopy only, Contact CFMC
• Wheelchair Positioning Strategies (Excel file, compressed into a ZIP file)
• Other Areas to Consider When Assessing Residents with Skin Breakdown (MS Word file)
• Cost Analysis of Proper Positioning (MS Word file)

Nutrition

• Staff Role in Meeting Nutritional Needs of Residents – Maria Arellano (PDF)

A 3-part Teleconference Series on Pressure Ulcers with Courtney Lyder, ND

• Session 1, Revisions to F-314 (originally presented May 24, 2005) - WebEx Presentation
  
• Session 2, Pressure Ulcer Prevention Strategies (originally presented June 28, 2005) - WebEx Presentation
• Session 3, Pressure Ulcer Management Strategies (originally presented July 26, 2005) - WebEx Presentation

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What's New, What's Old, and What's Working
Teleconference presented by Dr. Karen Zulkowski, 03/22/07

• Handouts
• WebEx Presentation

Taking the Pressure Off- What You Can Do to Prevent Pressure Ulcers
Teleconference presented by Dr. Joyce Black, 11/13/08

• Handouts
• WebEx Presentation