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Slide Presentation from the AHRQ 2007 Annual Conference


Long Term Care CPI Results Outcome: Develop Pressure Ulcer

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General Assessment Incontinence Interventions Nutrition Interventions Staffing Interventions
+ Age 85
+ Male
+ Severity of Illness
+ History of PU
+ Dependency in
>= 7 ADLs
+ Diabetes
+ History of tobacco use
+ Dehydration
+ Weight loss
+ Mechanical devices for the
containment of urine (catheters)
- Disposable briefs
- Toileting Program
- Fluid Order
- Nutritional Supplements
standard medical
- Enteral Supplements
  • disease-specific
  • high calorie/high protein

- RN hours per resident day >=0 .5
- CNA hours per resident day >= 2.25

Medications
- SSRI + Antipsychotic

Horn et al. J. Amer Geriatr Soc March 2004;52(3):359-367


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