AHRQ: New Training Program Helps Hospitals Prevent Pressure Ulcers

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AHRQ’s Pressure Injury Prevention in Hospitals Training Program can help prevent pressure ulcers. Data provided by hospitals that implemented the program showed a decrease in the average number of pressure ulcers that was sustained for one year. The program is designed for those who want to launch an evidence-based, structured pressure injury prevention initiative based on QI principles.

• Training program: https://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/systems/hospital/pressureinjurypxtraining/index.html
• Implementation guide: https://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/systems/hospital/pressureinjurypxtraining/implguide.html