Long-term care liability for pressure ulcers

Article Abstract:

Long-Term Care (LTC ) facilities are facing more number of lawsuits from the residents of United States as failure of LTC to prevent pressure ulcers. Data to reveal this fact is presented along with the need and methods to overcome.

Legal issues & crime, Legal/Government Regulation, General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, General medical & surgical hospitals, Long-Term Care Hospitals, Company legal issue, Cases, Bedsores, Decubitus ulcer, Long-term care facilities, Long term care facilities

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The national pressure ulcer long-term care study: outcomes of pressure ulcer treatments in long-term care

Article Abstract:

Resident, wound and treatment characteristics associated with pressure ulcer healing in long-term care residents is identified. Use of moist dressings and nutritional support contribute to pressure ulcer healing.

Care and treatment, Case studies, Ulcers, Ulcer surgery

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Cost analysis of nursing home registered nurse staffing times

Article Abstract:

A retrospective cost study examining the potential cost savings from decreased adverse resident outcomes versus additional wages of nurses when nursing homes have adequate staffing is presented.

Science & research, Personnel administration, Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners, Offices of health practitioners, not elsewhere classified, Nurses, Registered, Research, Compensation and benefits, Financial analysis, Registered nurses

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