Clinical Winner

Decreasing Pressure Ulcer Risk During Hospital Procedures: A Rapid Process Improvement Workshop

Haugen V, Pechacek J, Maher T, Wilde J, Kula L, Powell J. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. March/April 2011;38(2):155-159.

The suthora used a Rapid Process Improvement to identify factors contributing to facility-acquired pressure ulcers. A hospital-wide communication tool resulted in clinically relevant quality improvement in this essential component of WOC practice (Figure 1).

FIGURE 1. Clinical Practice Manuscript Award winners: Vicki Haugen, MPH, RN, CWOCN, OCN; Julie Powell, BSN, RN, CWOCN; Judy Pechacek, DNP, RN, CENP; Travis Maher, BSN, RN, MSM; Joy Wilde, MA, RN; Larry Kula, MBA. In recognition for their manuscript titled "Decreasing Pressure Ulcer Risk During Hospital Procedures: A Rapid Process Improvement Workshop."

Research Winner

Adjunctive Use of Noncontact Low-Frequency Ultrasound for Treatment of Suspected Deep Tissue Injury: A Case Series

Honaker J, Forston M. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. tuly/AugusJ 2011;38(4): 394-403.

The authors evaluated noncontact low-frequency ultrasound as one component of a program to prevent progression of suspected deep tissue injuries (Figure 2).

FIGURE 2. Research Manuscript Award winners: Jeremy Honaker, BSN, RN, CWOCN; Michael Forston, PT. In recognition for their manuscript titled "Adjunctive Use of Noncontact Low-Frequency Ultrasound for Treatment of Suspected Deep Tissue Injury: A Case Series."

Honorable Mention

The sffectE of a Multi-intervention Incontinence Care Program on Clinical, Economic, and Environmental Outcomes

Palese A, Carniel G. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. March/April 2011;38(2): 177-183.

The authors evaluated the effects of a 3-step intervention program for managing UI in a long-term care facility. The intervention proved effective, and the most effective component was addition of continence nurse specialists to aid staff with UI management (Figure 3).

FIGURE 3.