Authors

1. Garrett, Julie BSN, RN, CCRN
2. Wheeler, Heidi MS, RN, ANP-C
3. Goetz, Kristopher MA
4. Majewski, Mary MSN, RN
5. Langlois, Paul PhD, RN, CCRN
6. Payson, Carol MSN, RN, NE-BC

Abstract

With a nosocomial pressure ulcer rate higher than national benchmarks, leaders convened a quality improvement team to address the issue. The authors discuss the implementation of a new skin "always practice" initiative across the continuum of care and its outcomes.