Slide Presentation of the 2007 Annual Meeting of AHRQ

Impact (continued)

• Prevent pressure ulcers: Decrease high risk pressure ulcer rate ~ 33%
• Potential savings of
  • $1,932 per Stage 1
  • $7,170 per Stage 2
  • $11,534 per Stage 3
  • and $14,077 per Stage 4 pressure ulcer event (FY 05$, not including hospitalization)
• Better utilize investment in CNA staff time to document each shift
  • Rough estimate: $37K per year for 100 bed facility