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Implementing an electronic root cause analysis reporting system to decrease hospital-acquired pressure injuries.

Armstrong AA. Implementing an electronic root cause analysis reporting system to decrease hospital-acquired pressure injuries. J Healthc Qual. 2023;45(3):125-132. doi:10.1097/jhq.0000000000000371.

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May 24, 2023
Armstrong AA. J Healthc Qual. 2023;45(3):125-132.
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Healthcare-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) can result in increased lengths of stay, hospital readmissions, and lower quality of life. This article describes the experience of one hospital which, after it discovered it had higher-than-average HAPI rates, conducted a root cause analysis to determine contributing factors and identify potential solutions. Dedicated nursing staff were hired and trained, and an electronic health record form was developed to document and track HAPI. A root cause analysis was completed for each HAPI to identify trends and implement improvements.

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Armstrong AA. Implementing an electronic root cause analysis reporting system to decrease hospital-acquired pressure injuries. J Healthc Qual. 2023;45(3):125-132. doi:10.1097/jhq.0000000000000371.