Refocus on pressure injury prevention: Download this infographic to learn how
Surveyed caregivers reveal the key to improving outcomes.

Caring for critically ill patients and maintaining strict safety measures during the pandemic forced a shift in priorities away from skin health. Now, studies show that pressure injury rates have increased by as much as 42%.¹ Was some of that due to a decrease in staff education and training? We wanted to hear your firsthand perspectives on prevention protocols and education since March 2020.
We conducted a survey of more than 250 nurses, and here, we feature some of the key insights based on survey feedback. You can download and print a PDF version or read the full article, including recommendations on ways to help educate staff on PI prevention and improve skin outcomes.
The situation: 42% increase in pressure injury rates during the pandemic¹

Less PI education and training among:
72% of home health nurses²
40% of hospital staff²
38% of nursing home caregivers²

Decrease in focus on Skin Champions:
55% of hospital-based teams stopped meeting regularly²

Pause in preventative care:
1 out of 3 nurses say PI prevention is not top of mind during daily patient care²
Start driving change: Re-energize PI education and training

How do nurses prefer to learn?
59% through online courses²

Medline offers:
200+ hours of expert-led webinars and online courses and 24 Skin Champion training modules
References:
- Brown, D. (2022, February 16). CMS, CDC officials: Increase in falls, pressure injuries demands renewed safety focus. McKnight’s Long-Term Care News. Available at https://www.mcknights.com/news/cms-cdc-officials-increase-in-falls-pressure-injuries-demands-renewed-safety-focus/
- Medline survey data on file