Slide Presentation from the AHRQ 2007 Annual Conference

Results

• Decrease Pressure Ulcer Development
• Increase Adherence to Best Practices
• Increase Staff Accountability and Satisfaction
  • Inclusion of front-line workers in QI efforts
  • Comprehensive documentation at point of care
  • Communication among care team improved
• Reduce Inefficiencies
  • # documentation forms for CNAs
  • CNA time looking for documentation book
  • Time to compile reports for State Regulators and MDS
  • Time for Wound RN to summarize and report data
• Improve State Survey Process
• Establish a foundation for EHR