Author(s) Apold J, Rydrych D, et al.

Journal Journal of nursing care quality. Date of publication 2012 Jan 1;volume 27(1):28-34.

Abstract 1. J Nurs Care Qual. 2012 Jan-Mar;27(1):28-34. doi: 10.1097/NCQ.0b013e31822b1fd9. Preventing device-related pressure ulcers: using data to guide statewide change. Apold J(1), Rydrych D. Author information: (1)Patient Safety, Minnesota Hospital Association, St Paul, Minnesota, USA. Data collected through Minnesota's mandatory statewide reporting system indicate that prevention of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers continues to be a challenge, particularly for patients who require the use of stabilization collars or other immobilizers, respiratory equipment, orthotics, and tubing. This article describes the process of identifying a pattern of device-related pressure ulcers through statewide pressure ulcer reports and developing a set of recommendations for prevention. DOI: 10.1097/NCQ.0b013e31822b1fd9 PMID: 21826028 [Indexed for MEDLINE]

Source ID (e.g. PMID): 21826028