Pressure ulcers — also known as decubitus ulcers or bedsores — are wounds that result from low blood flow. Stage 2 pressure ulcers are usually open wounds, like an ulcer, with swelling ...

As many long-term care providers know, F-Tag 314 is a federal regulation that governs pressure injuries (previously called “pressure sores or pressure ulcers”) developed in nursing homes.

Can Mrs. T Be Protected From New Pressure Ulcers? Mara E. Ferris, MS, RN, GCNS-BC, CPHQ, FASCP ... a routine skin assessment identifies a reddened area on her coccyx that does not blanch when ...

What are the significant changes from F314 Pressure Sores to F686 Skin Integrity, ... pressure ulcer policies . Jeri Lundgren. Jeri Lundgren, RN, BSN, PHN, CWS, CWCN, CPT, ...

Bedsores or pressure ulcers are painful and cost billions of dollars to treat each year, but little is known about how to prevent them, Canadian researchers say. CBC News · Posted: Aug 22, 2006 6 ...