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A comprehensive program to reduce rates of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers in a system of community hospitals.

Englebright J, Westcott R, McManus K, et al. A Comprehensive Program to Reduce Rates of Hospital-Acquired Pressure Ulcers in a System of Community Hospitals. J Patient Saf. 2018;14(1):54-59. doi:10.1097/PTS.0000000000000167.

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March 7, 2018
Englebright J, Westcott R, McManus K, et al. J Patient Saf. 2018;14(1):54-59.
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This implementation study sought to reduce incidence of pressure ulcers in hospitalized patients using a multimodal intervention that included providing performance data, training, and implementation support. Rates of severe (stages III and IV) ulcers declined in participating facilities, demonstrating that a quality improvement model can enhance patient safety.

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Englebright J, Westcott R, McManus K, et al. A Comprehensive Program to Reduce Rates of Hospital-Acquired Pressure Ulcers in a System of Community Hospitals. J Patient Saf. 2018;14(1):54-59. doi:10.1097/PTS.0000000000000167.