Preventing pressure ulcers: the goal is zero.

Kathy D. Duncan

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Preventing pressure ulcers: the goal is zero.

January 2, 2017

Duncan KD. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2007;33(10):605-10.

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This article discusses the background and motivation behind the 5 Million Lives Campaign goal to prevent and eliminate pressure ulcers.

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