New Research Challenges “Q2H” Turning Standard for Pressure Ulcer Prevention

The industry standard for turning and repositioning a patient at risk for pressure ulcers is every two hours. There is, however, limited research to support this standard. As the costliest elements of pressure ulcer prevention are support surfaces and repositioning, a change in this standard would have major economic impact. A research study published in the October 2013 issue of the Journal of the American ...Read More
Source: Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers - Category: Internists and Doctors of Medicine Authors: Tags: Pressure Ulcers & Wound Care Risk Management Source Type: blogs