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Pressure Injury Documentation and Assessment
Pressure injuries (PIs) are one of the biggest challenges facing wound care practitioners. Formerly known as pressure ulcers, decubitus ulcers or pressure sores, these wounds are notoriously difficult to prevent and manage. They also are very costly, causing pain, extensive and expensive treatment, longer institutional stays and, in some patients, premature death.1 Pressure injuries affect…
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Tissue Analytics’ Return on Investment for Hospitals
ROI from Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injury Surveillance Direct Costs of Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries A pressure injury is a localized injury to the skin or underlying tissue.1 When these conditions are acquired in an inpatient setting, or not documented as “present upon admission” within 24 hours, they can cause a hospital to incur significant penalties under the…
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