Cost containment through reducing pressure ulcers.

Publication/Presentation Date

7-1-1994

Abstract

The cost of pressure ulcer prevention is significantly less than treatment. The Agency for Health Care Policy and Research was formed recently to develop clinical practice guidelines for healthcare professionals. This article discusses methods in which nurse managers can implement the guideline: "Pressure Ulcers in Adults: Prediction and Prevention".

Volume

25

Issue

7

First Page

88

Last Page

88

ISSN

0744-6314

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

8044484

Department(s)

Patient Care Services / Nursing

Document Type

Article

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