Pressure ulcer prevention guide.Medline Industries, Inc., has issued Healthy Skin, a special report to help nursing homes answer critical questions about the new CMS (1) See content management system and color management system. (2) (Conversational Monitor System) Software that provides interactive communications for IBM's VM operating system. guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. on pressure ulcer Pressure ulcer Also known as a decubitus ulcer, pressure ulcers are open wounds that form whenever prolonged pressure is applied to skin covering bony outcrops of the body. Patients who are bedridden are at risk of developing pressure ulcers. prevention. The guide, which was authored by clinicians, has suggestions and resources that can help facilities improve resident care. The report demonstrates how to follow CMS guidelines on preventing pressure ulcers, provides tools for improved monitoring and care, details products to improve at-risk skin and maintain healthy skin, and offers an opportunity for staff to earn up to three continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). contact hours. Healthy Skin is available at no charge and includes easy-to-follow decision trees and quality assurance systems and forms. CIRCLE 159 ON READER SERVICE CARD |
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