Keep your organization running smoothly with the latest strategies on skin health.
NorthShore University HealthSystem takes a collaborative approach to skin care
NorthShore’s primary focus is to reduce hospital-acquired conditions and prevent pressure injuries, says Erin K. Mullaghy, RN, MS, CPHQ, manager, Quality and Care Transformation. To achieve this, their approach to skin care is both holistic and innovative.
Four eyes are better than two: Check out this proven method for wound assessment and documentation
It’s no secret that thorough and accurate skin assessment is key when it comes to pressure injury prevention and treatment. The four eyes skin assessment is one example of how to increase the number of pressure injuries detected.
Post-acute success story: holistic skin health for patients
All healthcare facilities, no matter where they fall in the continuum of care, face unique challenges. Still, every care site can benefit from taking a systems approach to skin health. In this series, we’ll take a look at how different healthcare systems are making skin health a priority, beginning with Amedisys Home Health Care and Hospice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Why is the standardization of skin health more important than ever? Get the facts
While standardization of process is key to ensuring best outcomes, product standardization is equally as important. By utilizing common products, skin health practitioners are able to provide more consistent care from prevention to treatment, helping improve safety, efficiency, and cost control.
Upsides of educational packaging
Here’s one upside, according to a new study—more accurate clinical practice.
7 steps to creating a supply formulary that works
Cut costs with a formulary that lasts over time.