Ask the Treatment Expert about … pressure injuries
By
Jeri Lundgren
Oct 19, 2018
We just admitted a resident with two pressure injuries. The hospital had marked both as Stage 2. However, on admission to our facility, one presented with granulation tissue and the other had granulation...
Ask the Treatment Expert about … pressure ulcer policies
By
Jeri Lundgren
Oct 06, 2017
What are the significant changes from F314 Pressure Sores to F686 Skin Integrity, “Pressure Ulcers,” which takes effect in November?
Ask the treatment expert: How do I ensure we don’t get cited again?
By
Jeri Lundgren
Feb 02, 2020
We have a strong wound care team that rounds together weekly. However, we just received a citation due to our care plans not reflecting the care we are providing. How do I ensure this doesn’t happen...
Ask the treatment expert: How to better handle medical leave?
By
Jeri Lundgren
Mar 04, 2020
Our wound care nurse unexpectedly went on medical leave, which left us struggling to fill her role. How can we prevent this from happening again?
Ask the Treatment Expert about … creating a skin care team
By
Jeri Lundgren
Sep 06, 2017
I’m a wound care nurse new to long-term care, and I want to develop a skin care team. Whom should I consider for team members?
Ask the treatment expert: What are our wound care certification options?
By
Jeri Lundgren
Apr 01, 2020
We would like to have our nurse overseeing our skin integrity program board-certified in wound care. What are the options?
Ask The Treatment Expert: Implementing a pressure injury prevention program
By
Jeri Lundgren
Jan 04, 2019
We need to implement a pressure injury prevention and treatment program. I’m overwhelmed. Can you suggest where to start?
Ask the treatment expert: When is it time to discontinue a specialty mattress for a patient who has healed...
Mar 01, 2021
When is it time to discontinue a specialty mattress for a patient who has healed pressure ulcers?
Ask The Treatment Expert: What interventions to prevent pressure injuries should be communicated to CNAs?
By
Jeri Lundgren
Dec 05, 2018
Preventive programs start with a risk assessment and the development of the plan of care. At a minimum, you should communicate the following to the nursing assistants.
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