Implementing Evidence-Based Pressure Injury Prevention Interventions: Veterans Health Administration Quality Improvement Collaborative.
J Nurs Care Qual
; 36(3): 249-256, 2021.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Pressure injury prevention is a persistent concern in nursing. The Veterans Health Administration implemented a creative approach with successful outcomes across the United States.PROBLEM:
Pressure injury prevention is a measure of nursing quality of care and a high priority in the Veterans Health Administration.METHODS:
A 12-month Virtual Breakthrough Series Collaborative utilizing coaching and group calls was conducted to assist long-term and acute care teams with preventing pressure injuries.INTERVENTIONS:
Interventions from the Veterans Health Administration Skin Bundle were implemented, including pressure-relieving surfaces, novel turning techniques, specialized dressings, and emollients to prevent skin breakdown.RESULTS:
The aggregated pressure injury rate for all teams decreased from Prework to the Action phase from 1.0 to 0.8 per 1000 bed days of care (P = .01). The aggregated pressure injury rates for long-term care units decreased from Prework to Continuous Improvement from 0.8 to 0.4 per 1000 bed days of care (P = .021).CONCLUSION:
The Virtual Breakthrough Series helped reduce pressure injuries.
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Asunto principal:
Veteranos
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Úlcera por Presión
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Mejoramiento de la Calidad
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Nurs Care Qual
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article