Prevention starts with education and training
Physician determination and documentation during hospitalization that the pressure ulcer was present
at the time of admission is critical.
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A recent survey grades physicians ability to recognize, assess and document stage III and IV pressure ulcers to be a D level.
• 52% of physicians can recognize a stage IV pressure ulcer
• 48% understand the Braden scale.2
Medline’s Pressure Ulcer Prevention Program is designed to meet these challenges with clinical and
educational resources specifically designed for the CNO, CNA, RN, and now the MD.
Medline’s new MD Education DVD includes everything physicians need to recognize, assess and document present-on-admission (POA) indicators for stage III and IV pressure ulcers.
“The new MD Education component of Medline’s Pressure Ulcer Prevention Program
is critical for acute-care facilities to ensure that physicians understand their role in
recognizing and accurately documenting POA pressure ulcers.”
Michael Raymond, MD, CMO
Rush North Shore Medical Center, Skokie, IL
MD Education DVD
• Easy, interactive program
• Equips MD to accurately recognize, assess, and document present-on-admission pressure ulcers
• Provides a necessary component to assist hospitals in complying with the new CMS Inpatient Prospective
Payment System (IPPS)
Product Bundle
• Cleanses with phospholipids rather than with soaps or surfactants, which restores the natural oils on the skin.
• Nourishes the skin with Olivamine® and natural oils.
• Feature blends of sophisticated silicones to create long-lasting, semi-occlusive barriers.
• Provides nourishment and is easy to apply and remove.
ONE PAD for healthy skin. The innovative backsheet on Ultrasorbs AP allows air to flow through the pad while still acting as a barrier to moisture*. The result is exceptional skin dryness and comfort.
ONE PAD for lower cost. Ultrasorbs AP are so strong and absorbent that they eliminate the need for multiple pads. They also reduce the need for draw sheets, linens or reusable underpads. The result is a dramatically lower cost.
ONE PAD for easier care. Ultrasorbs AP can be used on both standard beds and air support therapy beds. Protect the resident, not just the bedding
*MVTR of 3600 +- 1000 g/m2/24h
• Provides moisture management
• Breathable for skin health
• Contains Remedy skin repair cream in the core
• Powered, self-adjusting mattress with multiple therapy settings
• Features advanced pressure sensor technology
• Upgraded low-friction, anti-shear all-way stretch cover
References
1. Armstrong D, Ayello E, Capitulo K, et. al. New Opportunities to Improve Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Treatment: Implications of the CMS Inpatient Hospital Care Present on Admission (POA) Indicators/Hospital-Acquired Conditions (HAC) Policy. 2008.
2. Odierna E, Zeleznik J. Pressure ulcer education: a pilot study of the knowledge and clinical confidence of geriatric fellows. Advances in Skin & Wound Care. Jan/Feb 2003.
Education and prevention are key
The incidence of pressure ulcers occuring as a result of surgery may be as high as 66%.3
Medline’s new Perioperative Education DVD includes risk assessment and prevention methods and strategies to help prevent facility-acquired pressure ulcers in the surgical patient population.
Awarded the Seal of Recognition by the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) for being a quality training activity that promotes safety and optimal outcomes for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures.
Perioperative Education DVD
• Easy, interactive program
• Reviews hospital-acquired conditions (HACs)
• Reviews CMS reimbursement changes
• Reviews AORN and industry experts best practices for pressure ulcer prevention
• Provides perioperative assessment tools
• Reviews critical patient and equipment risk factors
“I have seen an increase in the number of legal cases linking facility-acquired pressure ulcers to
post surgical patients. A pressure ulcer prevention program for the O.R. is more critical than ever.”
Diane Krasner, PhD, RN, CWCN, CWS, BCLNC, FAAN
Product Bundle
Medline’s PUPP Perioperative Education Module includes a best-in-class product bundle as part of a comprehensive prevention strategy to address moisture, pressure redistribution and proper patient positioning.
Sahara® ORTable Sheet
• Super absorbent
• Rapidly wicks moisture away to maintain skin integrity
• Impervious to blood and body fluids
• Radiolucent, Fire retardant
• Nonallergenic
• Promotes air circulation
• Quilted for smooth surface
• Disposable design creates low risk for harboring bacteria
• Available in QuickSuite OR Clean Up Kit
Medline® Gel Positioners
• Provides exceptional support for your patients during surgical procedures
• No hassle guarantee
• Reusable
• Latex free
• Silicone free
• Material does not support bacterial growth
• Radiolucent
Pressure Redistribution ORTable Pads
• Three layers of pressure-reducing material including memory foam and gel conform to the patients’
body contours and gently cradle bony prominences
• Reusable
• Antimicrobial
• Fluid-proof
• Latex-free
• Stain, fungal and fire-resistant
• Custom sizes and easy-to-clean
References
3. AORN 2008 Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices. “Recommended Practices for Positioning the Patient in the Perioperative Practice Setting.”
