task1 C-493 apa.docx Task 1 C493 A1. Most pressure ulcers are viewed as preventable although, they are prevalent within the healthcare setting. I see a problem with inconsistency of prevention of pressure ulcers with
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task1 C-493 apa.docx Task 1 C493 A1. Most pressure ulcers are viewed as preventable although, they are prevalent within the healthcare setting. I see a problem with inconsistency of prevention of pressure ulcers within my facility. I feel it should be a priority to provide a standard of prophylactic dressings as a measure to new residents to reduce the risk of pressure ulcers. A patient with a pressure ulcer has a longer facility stay, pain, anxiety, possible complications including a risk of death, and could incur more debit due to the extent of the pressure ulcer. The facility also incurs debt if the pressure ulcer is acquired at the facility. They will need extra staff, dressings, and expertise to assist with treating these areas. At times, it will require out of facility treatment that requires transportation of the patient and staff to go with them to provide care. Acquired pressure areas reflect as poor patient care on reviews and result in a reduced star rating for your state survey. Patients or families can also sue the facility for poor care or wrongful death due to negligence. A 1a. There is not a policy or a standard of care within my skilled nursing facility for prevention or treatment of a pressure ulcer. The Braden Scale is used to identify the risk of pressure areas, but after they calculate the risk then what? There are inconsistencies among the nursing staff on what measures should be taken to prevent a pressure ulcer. The staff nurses all have different unders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
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