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Simple preventative techniques can drastically reduce the rate of hospital-acquired decubitus ulcers

Though surely an unanticipated complication, hospital-acquired decubitus ulcers (also referred to as: pressure ulcers, pressure sores or bed sores) remain a tremendous problem for patients and the hospital itself.  Acknowledging the negative impact of decubitus ulcers, Texas Arlington Memorial Hospital set out to create a program to reduce the rate… read more »

Why is it important to differentiate the type of facility where a bed sore developed?

The first step in evaluating a bed sore case, is to determine when at what type of facility the bed sore developed.  Aside from obviously knowing which facility to pursue a claim or lawsuit against, knowing how the facility is legally categorized is essential to a successful recovery. The legal… read more »

How many hospital patients suffer from bed sores?

One of the largest studies regarding bed sores in a hospital setting was carried out by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.  The report concluded that hospitalizations for bed sores (also called decubitus ulcers, pressure ulcers, pressure sores) have increased by more than 80% from 1993 to 2006.  This… read more »

What can hospitals do to reduce the rate of bed sores in their facilities?

In order for hospitals to reduce the rate of bed sores (also commonly referred to as: pressure ulcers, pressure sores or decubitus ulcers), the facility first must acknowledge that bed sores acquired in a hospital setting are a real problem. Hospital administrators should take note of the program implemented by… read more »

Are hospital patients prone to develop bed sores?

Patients in hospitals encounter many of the same problems as nursing home patients.  Although most commonly associated with nursing homes, patients in hospitals and rehab facilities are particularly susceptible to bed sores because many facilities focus on acute medical conditions and fail to address patients daily living needs.  Many hospitals… read more »

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