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Decreasing Pressure Ulcer Nosocomial Rates in a Large Metropolitan Teaching Hospital

Lisa Hobbs RN, BSN, CWOCN Michelle Kieninger RN, BSN, CWOCN, Clarian Health Partners, Inc., Indianapolis, IN

 In this study prevalence data indicated a significant rate increase in the critically ill population with nosocomial rates as high as 36%.  The goal was for nosocomial breakdown to be at or below the national benchmark.  The needs in the ICU are different than in the Med-Surg population. 

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