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Home Health Care Management & Practice, Vol. 19, No. 4, 285-293 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/1084822306298911
© 2007 SAGE Publications

Develop A Seamless Individualized Pressure Ulcer Care Plan: Recognize–Understand–Solve

James G. Spahn, MD, FACS

EHOB, Incorporated

The prevalence of pressure ulcers in patients has been recognized as a quality of care indicator. The suffering and expense resulting from this mostly preventable condition requires a more aggressive approach to both the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. Government regulations require planning for the next level of care for the at-risk patient in a clinically and financially effective manner.

Key Words: pressure • ulcers • seamless • continuum of care • serious • reportable events • risk factor • care plan • individualized


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