Providers trying to improve pressure ulcer rates should examine equipment and documentation processes, an expert said at the LeadingAge Illinois conference in May.
Imaging shines new light on managing bacterial burden
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Kimberly Marselas
Aug 01, 2019
Fluorescence images can improve the diagnosis of infected wounds among patients who are asymptomatic, a new study has found.
Hydrogel showed ‘staggering’ results in diabetic cell study
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 05, 2017
A new hydrogel created by engineering researchers at the University of Toronto prompts skin cells to crawl toward one another, healing chronic wounds.
A comprehensive approach cuts pressure ulcers in half
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 04, 2016
A team of nurses in Indianapolis cut the rate of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers by 50% and saved about $700,000 a year by introducing new products, interventions and incentives.
PAWSIC aims to elevate LTC wound care, skin standards
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Kimberly Marselas
Nov 07, 2023
A former Genesis HealthCare executive has launched a national collaborative meant to educate long-term care professionals on all aspects of wound care and skin health.