Ask the Treatment Expert about … evaluating pressure injury programs
By
Jeri Lundgren
Dec 06, 2017
How do we evaluate whether our pressure injury program is ready for the new survey process?
Ask the treatment expert about … routine interventions
By
Jeri Lundgren
Sep 05, 2018
Is it necessary to document on the care plan the routine interventions we provide, such as a pressure-redistribution mattress or daily skin inspection?
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.
Ask the treatment expert: Who should understand wounds in skilled nursing facilities?
By
Jeri Lundgren
Sep 01, 2020
Who should understand wounds in skilled nursing facilities?
Ask The Treatment Expert: Wound odor and antibiotics
By
Jeri Lundgren
Mar 07, 2019
Antibiotics should not be started solely due to an odor in a wound. First, clarify whether the odor is associated with the drainage or the wound bed. Always remove the dressing and irrigate the wound thoroughly.