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Wound care: Five evidence-based practices

Nurses, physical therapists, physicians, and surgeons perform wound care in almost every care setting; however, evidence-based practices continue to elude many healthcare providers. Five…

New study focuses on wound healing mechanisms

A new study recently published in Nature Communications focuses on the “biomechanical properties of skin wounds.” (more…)

Nursing excellence: Successful steps to reduce pressure injuries related to noninvasive ventilation

Empowered professionals enhance patient safety. (more…)

Evidence-based practice: Medical device–related pressure injury prevention

Learn the risk factors and tailor prevention to device type. Medical device–related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) are a common but preventable patient care issue with…

Preventing pressure injuries in medical-surgical patients

How to overcome competing priorities to provide nurse education. An interview with Jill Cox, PhD, RN, APN-C, CWOCN/APN, clinical associate professor, Rutgers School of…

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Take three steps forward to prevent pressure injury in medical-surgical patients

Pressure injuries (PIs) are a serious complication of immobility, and they’re a nursing quality standard. Insurers no longer reimburse for PIs that occur after…

Collaboration improves pressure injury prevention

Communication and research reduce OR-related pressure By Catherine Spader, RN An interview with Debra L. Fawcett, PhD, RN, director of infection prevention, Eskenazi Health,…

Wound care: Five evidence-based practices

Nurses, physical therapists, physicians, and surgeons perform wound care in almost every care setting; however, evidence-based practices continue to elude many healthcare…

New study focuses on wound healing mechanisms

A new study recently published in Nature Communications focuses on the “biomechanical properties of skin wounds.” (more…)

Nursing excellence: Successful steps to reduce pressure injuries related to noninvasive ventilation

Empowered professionals enhance patient safety. (more…)

medical device pressure injury prevention

Evidence-based practice: Medical device–related pressure injury prevention

Learn the risk factors and tailor prevention to device type. Medical device–related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) are a common but preventable patient care…

Preventing pressure injuries in medical-surgical patients

How to overcome competing priorities to provide nurse education. An interview with Jill Cox, PhD, RN, APN-C, CWOCN/APN, clinical associate professor, Rutgers…

Take three steps forward to prevent pressure injury in medical-surgical patients

Pressure injuries (PIs) are a serious complication of immobility, and they’re a nursing quality standard. Insurers no longer reimburse for PIs that…

Collaboration improves pressure injury prevention

Communication and research reduce OR-related pressure By Catherine Spader, RN An interview with Debra L. Fawcett, PhD, RN, director of infection prevention,…