This article highlights the gap in our clinical knowledge regarding PIs in patients with dark skin tones.
Understanding the New National Patient Safety Goal for Health Equity
The Joint Commission has created a new National Patient Safety Goal (NPSG) goal to help health systems prioritize and operationalize health equity within their organizations.
Detecting Early Skin Changes in Dark Skin Tones: NPIAP Pre-Conference Workshop
As part of the NPIAP 2023 Annual Conference focused on equity in prevention treatment, this pre-conference workshop will examine the methods available to detect skin changes due to pressure in persons with dark skin tones.
Thermographic Imaging and the Kennedy Lesion / Kennedy Terminal Ulcer
Learn more about Karen Kennedy-Evans research on the role of temperature in skin and tissue assessment for Kennedy Lesions / Kennedy Terminal Ulcers / Acute Skin Failure.
New AORN Guideline for Prevention of Perioperative Pressure Injury
In addition to the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel’s definition of Deep Tissue Pressure Injury, the 2019 Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG)¹ recognize the significant role temperature plays in skin and tissue assessment.
WoundVision Now a Contracted HealthTrust Supplier
WoundVision, the manufacturer of the wound care industry’s first long-wave infrared thermography solution is now a HealthTrust contracted supplier.
Pursuit of Zero Harm – Reducing Pressure Injuries
In addition to the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel’s definition of Deep Tissue Pressure Injury, the 2019 Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG)¹ recognize the significant role temperature plays in skin and tissue assessment.
DTPI Practice Guide Available from NPIAP
In addition to the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel’s definition of Deep Tissue Pressure Injury, the 2019 Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG)¹ recognize the significant role temperature plays in skin and tissue assessment.
Documenting Temperature in Skin and Wound Assessment
In addition to the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel’s definition of Deep Tissue Pressure Injury, the 2019 Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG)¹ recognize the significant role temperature plays in skin and tissue assessment.
New ICD-10-CM Codes for Deep Tissue Pressure Injury
Beginning in October, Deep Tissue Pressure Injury will no longer be coded as an Unstageable Pressure Ulcer. Instead, ICD-10-CM has expanded Category L89, Pressure Ulcer to include Pressure-induced Deep Tissue Damage.