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Cassandra Miller-Hardwick, MSN, RN, CRRN

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Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Mgmt<br />

• Establishing appropriate pressure ulcer related activity<br />

orders is important to promote healing and patient<br />

independence<br />

• The correct bed frame and mattress is also very<br />

important! One size does not fit all<br />

• Bed rest is not always required for patients with<br />

pressure ulcers.<br />

• Innovative approaches to PU management can allow<br />

the patient time up in their chair throughout the day<br />

• Strict sitting and turning and repositioning schedules<br />

can be challenging on non-rehab units

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