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New Pressure Ulcer terminology
An interesting take on the implications of the switch to calling pressure ulcers “pressure injuries.” The author provides some usual information to help sort this out in terms of documentation.
CMS Releases New Resource Guide for Quality Improvement Tools
CMS has posted a new Resource Guide for Quality Improvement Tools related to new April 2016 Nursing Home Compare Quality Measures. This guide includes a description and link to multiple tools and resources that are available to centers, including some resources from AHCA. The tools in this guide are sorted into the following five categories:
- Resources for Systems Approaches to Quality Improvement
- Resources for Antianxiety or Hypnotic Medication Measure
- Resources for Mobility Measure (Short Stay or and Long Stay)
- Resources for Emergency Department Visits and Rehospitalization Measures
- Resources for Community Discharge Measure
Source – http://www.longtermcareleader.com/2016/04/cms-releases-new-resource-guide-for.html
NPUAP Announces Revisions to Pressure Ulcer Staging System
According to Long Term Care Leader
“This week, the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) announced changes to the Pressure Ulcer Staging System including the following:
· Change in terminology from pressure ulcer to pressure injury. The change in terminology more accurately describes pressure injuries to both intact and ulcerated skin.
· The use of Arabic numbers in the names of the stages instead of Roman numerals.
· The term “suspected” has been removed from the Deep Tissue Injury diagnostic label.
· Pressure injury definitions for Medical Device Related Pressure Injury and Mucosal Membrane Pressure Injury.”
Source- http://www.longtermcareleader.com/2016/04/npuap-announces-revisions-to-pressure.html
Smashing the senior Stereotypes
Check out this inspirational video that shows us that we can achieve at any age. Let’s remember this as we approach those in our care.
The Most Important Thing- Quality
Real care providers in America’s skilled nursing and assisted living facilities talk the most important thing they do – quality.
Re-Thinking Volunteers for Long-Term Care – Paul Falkowski
Long term care is increasingly complex, with high autonomy for nurses. Can we rethink the current models so as to improve overall care? The following article suggests ways to help provide more personalized care.
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Staff Learning Circle – Gary Kelso
Gary Kelso of Mission Health Services talks about how his skilled nursing facilities have learning circles each day to help staff know the residents. As a result, Mission’s staff turnover rates are below the national average.
Commander Mark Kelly on Teamwork – ACHA/NCAL
Commander Mark Kelly, retired captain in the U.S. Navy and husband of former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, talks about the important role that team work plays in his wife’s rehabilitation.
Using Devices for Pressure Ulcer Prevention & Treatment
NPUAP is having a pressure ulcer prevention webinar on March 30, 2016 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET
Presenters: Joyce Black, PhD, RN, CWCN, FAAN & Evan Call, MS, CSM (NRM)
Dr. Joyce Black, Associate Professor at the UNMC College of Nursing, and faculty contributor to Gero Nurse Prep, was recently recognized for both clinical and advocacy expertise.
Objectives:
- Compare and contrast the patient risk factors for pressure ulcer development that match support surface characteristics used for prevention
- Explain the benefits to use of a low air loss or microclimate management surface, an alternating pressure surface and a continuous low pressure surface for the treatment of pressure ulcers
- Describe how to determine if the support surface is working
- Describe how to develop an algorithm for the facility to use support surfaces
To register yourself for this live webinar please go to – http://www.npuap.org/events/live-webinar-using-devices-for-pressure-ulcer-prevention-treatment/