How Can Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers be Prevented?
Jamie R. Stumph
University of South Alabama
How Can Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers be Prevented? Hospital acquired pressure ulcers are a concern all across the nation. A pressure ulcer is considered an injury to the skin as well as some of the underlying tissue. Pressure ulcers can be problems for patients not only because of the price, but because of the possible infection and pain that they cause. The cost from pressure ulcers that are acquired through the hospital can get quite expensive. So the question is, how can a hospital acquired pressure ulcer, I.E. a HAPU, be prevented?
Phenomenon of Interest Pressure ulcers are a problem with any hospital. It’s important …show more content…
Next, the CINAHL site was accessed and the key phrase “Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers” was entered into the search bar. Upon searching, fourteen results were produced, including the article titled “Implementation of pressure ulcer prevention best practice recommendations in acute care: an observational study.” This article was promptly selected based on the great amount of information that the article provided. Additionally, the authors cited many references, showing scholarliness. The references proved to be appropriate to the subject at …show more content…
The occurrence of HAPUs was decreased after the implementation of the EBP package from 12.6% to 2.6% (Barker 2012). Use of prevention strategies can continue to decrease the prevalence of hospital acquired pressure ulcers (Barker 2012). It is important to remember screening patient risk is key in preventing pressure ulcers. Developing prevention strategies also helps decrease the risk of acquiring a pressure ulcer (Barker 2012). Lastly, be certain to investigate why risk factors are missed and why preventative measures are not utilized as often as needed (Barker
Jamie R. Stumph
University of South Alabama
How Can Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers be Prevented? Hospital acquired pressure ulcers are a concern all across the nation. A pressure ulcer is considered an injury to the skin as well as some of the underlying tissue. Pressure ulcers can be problems for patients not only because of the price, but because of the possible infection and pain that they cause. The cost from pressure ulcers that are acquired through the hospital can get quite expensive. So the question is, how can a hospital acquired pressure ulcer, I.E. a HAPU, be prevented?
Phenomenon of Interest Pressure ulcers are a problem with any hospital. It’s important …show more content…
Next, the CINAHL site was accessed and the key phrase “Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers” was entered into the search bar. Upon searching, fourteen results were produced, including the article titled “Implementation of pressure ulcer prevention best practice recommendations in acute care: an observational study.” This article was promptly selected based on the great amount of information that the article provided. Additionally, the authors cited many references, showing scholarliness. The references proved to be appropriate to the subject at …show more content…
The occurrence of HAPUs was decreased after the implementation of the EBP package from 12.6% to 2.6% (Barker 2012). Use of prevention strategies can continue to decrease the prevalence of hospital acquired pressure ulcers (Barker 2012). It is important to remember screening patient risk is key in preventing pressure ulcers. Developing prevention strategies also helps decrease the risk of acquiring a pressure ulcer (Barker 2012). Lastly, be certain to investigate why risk factors are missed and why preventative measures are not utilized as often as needed (Barker