Fast Facts About Pressure Ulcer Care For Nurses

Author : Mary Ellen Dziedzic
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826198953
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts About Pressure Ulcer Care for Nurses written by Mary Ellen Dziedzic and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013-12-13 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Fast Facts will assist with improving outcomes for patients with pressure ulcers and strategies for decreasing pressure ulcer occurrence within a facility. Using the easy to read, quick-access Fast Facts style, the book presents guidelines for assessing, preventing, and treating pressure ulcers, for establishing an ulcer reduction program, and for increasing reimbursement. It includes tips for care in the Fast Facts in a Nutshell feature format. Pressure ulcers can be devastating not only for the patient but those caring for them. Sometimes with even the best of care, pressure ulcers occur, but what about those that can be prevented? The author, with the help of nursing staff at all levels, achieved pressure ulcers reduction in her facility by 54% over a one year period through implementation of an ulcer reduction program. This book will cover pressure ulcer risk assessment (important to include in the initial patient assessment), incidence, underlying causative factors, factors to eliminate when planning patient care, equipment that can help prevent 'pressure' on susceptible patient tissues, issues concerning dressings and treatments, benefits of creating a skin care team, how to document to insure higher reimbursement, and lastly, working with outpatients. Additionally, nurses studying for certification as a Wound, Ostomy Continence Nurse (WOCN) will find support material related to identifying, preventing, and resolving pressure ulcers that is difficult to access in other publications. Key Features of this Book in Bullet-Point Format Succinct Fast Facts Reference style provides easy access to important Pressure Ulcer Facts Includes the Fast Facts in a Nutshell tips that help guide nursing staff towards improving assessment, treatment, and documenting skills Provides care delivery parameters and documentation required for optimal Medicare & Medicaid reimbursement Delivers frequently-used guidelines for on assessing, measuring, and grading pressure ulcers, and documenting the findings Presents strategies for establishing an ulcer prevention program Authored by a coordinator of a successful wound ostomy program in a facility that has reduced pressure ulcer occurrence by 54% in one year

Author : JoAnn Maklebust
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pressure Ulcers written by JoAnn Maklebust and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guidance and insights on managing the single most expensive nursing diagnosis.

Author : JoAnn Maklebust
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 9781582550350
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pressure Ulcers written by JoAnn Maklebust and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this thoroughly updated edition, readers learn the full scope of the pressure ulcer problem to deliver quality care and educate patients and their families more expertly. Content includes skin anatomy and physiology, pressure ulcer etiology and pathophysiology, wound healing, assessment, prevention, treatment, care planning, policy and procedure development, continuum of care, patient education, continuous quality improvement, anticipating trends, and appendices, including the Norton scale, Gosnell scale, Braden scale, Bates-Jensen pressure ulcer status tool, pressure ulcer flow chart, surgical wound flow chart, peri-wound flow chart, debridement flow chart, dressings chart, admission database, pressure ulcer plan of care, and more.

Author : Ronda Hughes
Publisher : Department of Health and Human Services
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Patient Safety and Quality written by Ronda Hughes and published by Department of Health and Human Services. This book was released on 2008 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nurses play a vital role in improving the safety and quality of patient car -- not only in the hospital or ambulatory treatment facility, but also of community-based care and the care performed by family members. Nurses need know what proven techniques and interventions they can use to enhance patient outcomes. To address this need, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), with additional funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has prepared this comprehensive, 1,400-page, handbook for nurses on patient safety and quality -- Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. (AHRQ Publication No. 08-0043)." - online AHRQ blurb, http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/

Author : Mary Ellen Dziedzic
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826198945
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts About Pressure Ulcer Care for Nurses written by Mary Ellen Dziedzic and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013-12-13 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart

Author : Laura Flynn M B a
Publisher : Mediscript Communications, Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781896616841
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book All about Pressure Ulcers and Positioning written by Laura Flynn M B a and published by Mediscript Communications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2017-03-20 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever cared for someone with a pressure ulcer? Pressure ulcers can seriously affect a person's health. They can cause physical pain and emotional stress for sufferers and their families. They lead to longer stays in the hospital or nursing home. They can interfere with recovery. Anyone who must stay in a bed or a chair for prolonged periods of time is at risk for developing pressure ulcers. Other factors also increase the risk for pressure ulcers. Luckily, most pressure ulcers can be prevented. As a caregiver you have a vital role in preventing pressure ulcers. This book provides basic, non controversial, and trusted information that can help a wide spectrum of readers about pressure ulcers, how to prevent them and how to care for those who suffer from them. The primary objective of the information is to help the reader provide effective quality care to a loved one or someone in his or her care. Conversely a person at risk for developing a pressure ulcer or already suffering from a pressure ulcer can be better informed and comply and assist more effectively in treatment and prevention by reading this book. All the information is reliable and was written by a group of eminent nurse educators who ensured the information complies with best practice guidelines and satisfies the various accreditation and regulatory bodies. In fact, there is so much unreliable information on the internet, these "All About" publications are HON (Health On the Net) certified. For more, visit www.mediscript.net

Author : Zelia Kifer, RN, BSN, CWS
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826107753
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts for Wound Care Nursing written by Zelia Kifer, RN, BSN, CWS and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-10-20 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Key Features: --

Author : Tyler Traister, DNP, RN-BC, NE-BC, CNE, OCN, CHPN, CTN-A, NPD-BC
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826161561
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts about LGBTQ+ Care for Nurses written by Tyler Traister, DNP, RN-BC, NE-BC, CNE, OCN, CHPN, CTN-A, NPD-BC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2021-09-22 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fills a crucial need in helping nurses to provide safe, culturally-competent care to LGBTQ+ patients This pivotal resource—the first written specifically for nurses—focuses on the unique health needs and inequities affecting LGBTQ+ patients and discusses how to provide them with safe, respectful, and holistic care. Written in an easy-access bulleted format with concise paragraphs, this book sets the stage by examining the background and history of the LGBTQ+ population and focusing on the health disparities that set them apart. It addresses the nursing implications and care of LGBTQ+ patients in all practice settings, highlighting transgender medical, surgical, and mental health. To help nurses create inclusive environments, chapters cover best practices and strategies for appropriate communication and define key terms nurses should know when obtaining patient history, performing an assessment, and delivering overall care. Fast Facts About LGBTQ+ Care delivers resources to help nurses create and sustain changes within their practice and beyond. A multitude of case studies demonstrate the importance of collecting gender identity in the electronic health record and span a variety of scenarios nurses are likely to encounter. Key Features: Fills a critical need in the nursing literature on providing safe and culturally competent care for LGBTQ+ patients Illuminates communication best practices and terminology to help nurses feel comfortable caring for LGBTQ+ patients Features "Fast Facts" boxes and abundant case studies that highlight essential information Covers developing and integrating LGBTQ+ content into nursing education Includes tips and guides to promote advocacy for the LBGTQ+ population

Author : Tish Myers, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826195091
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts for Wound Care Nursing, Second Edition written by Tish Myers, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2021-07-28 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simplifies the wound care process with clear, succinct information and the newest treatment protocols Freshly updated with the newest evidence-based techniques and protocols, this practical clinical resource distills the fundamentals of wound care for novice nurses and nurses new to wound care. This guide walks through the common, complex and atypical wounds nurses see and includes abundant full-color images. Chapters have been thoroughly revised and now contain critical updates in technological advances in wound care, dramatic changes in documentation and new Medicare and reimbursement guidelines. Fast Facts for Wound Care Nursing, Second Edition is an invaluable companion for the day-to-day care of wound patients, reinforcing knowledge needed in acute care, critical care, long-term care, homecare, operating room and outpatient settings. Written concisely in easy-to-access bulleted format with brief paragraphs, each chapter explains, step-by-step, the essential principles of wound care. Part I defines and describes the spectrum of wounds and the fundamentals of wound healing while Part II discusses how to assess, document and photograph wounds. Part III presents the newest treatments and protocols for wound care, and Part IV concludes with legal issues and regulations guiding safe and cost-effective wound care. New to the Second Edition: Updated with key technological advances and treatments in wound care including stem cell and ionized silver products Four new chapters! The Phases of Wound Healing and Types of Wound Closure Acute Wounds Pressure Injuries Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Covers new Medicare and reimbursement guidelines Addresses qualifications and certification for wound care and faculty accreditation Key Features: Written in succinct, easy-access format with bulleted information and brief paragraphs Includes “Fast Facts” to highlight key concepts for essential care Contains abundant information on wound care treatments and protocols to promote wound care accountability and clinical confidence Provides full color images of different types of wounds Helps nurses to provide optimal wound care cost-efficiently

Author : Kathy J. Morrison, MSN, RN, CNRN, SCRN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826127185
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts for Stroke Care Nursing written by Kathy J. Morrison, MSN, RN, CNRN, SCRN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2014-05-07 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ì[P]rovides a succinct yet comprehensive review of the evolution of stroke patient management. The text starts with a brief overview of the anatomy and physiology, tying it to the types of strokes, the assessment, and diagnostic tools. Acute measures and prevention of secondary injury are outlined and lead us to review the potential complications and finally the rehabilitation and patient/family education. Particularly helpful is the inclusion of the Brain Attack Coalition, The Joint Commission, and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services core measuresÖ.[The author] has done an excellent job of keeping this book appropriate for everyday use.î óFrom the Foreword Linda Littlejohns, MSN, RN, FAAN, CNRN "The best aspects of the book are that it is easy to read and factual, and it includes a wide range of information... I enjoyed the book. It is easy to read and navigate. Nurses will find it extremely helpful and valuable in the clinical setting. This is a good addition to a clinical library." Score: 98, 5 Stars.--Doody's Medical Reviews This highly practical, pocket-sized reference for stroke care nurses provides quick, bedside access to the most current guidelines for diagnostic tests, state-of-the-art treatments, and best-practice standards. This resource distills lengthy and often complex national stroke care guidelines into clear, bite-size pieces of information. It also explains the rationale behind stroke standards, making them easier to embrace and incorporate into practice. The book is organized consistently to foster rapid information retrieval. Each chapter includes objectives and such helpful features as ìFast Facts in a Nutshell,î targeted segments that provide critical information at a glance. The guide also serves as an instructive resource for nurses not specializing in neurology but who are increasingly being called on to care for stroke patients. The book is also a helpful resource for stroke program coordinators and as a review for SCRN and CNRN certification exams. Key Features: Reflects current standards of the American Heart Association, the American Stroke Association, and The Joint Commission Provides crucial information at a glance about diagnostic tests, state-of-the-art treatments, and best-practice standards Distills lengthy and complex national stroke care standards into clear, concise information Includes a comprehensive review of diagnostic studies Serves as a concise review for SCRN and CNRN certification exams