Large-Scale Coordinated Prevention of Pressure Injuries in Public Hospitals
The formation of a statewide HAPI prevention program coincided with a sizeable reduction in HAPI prevalence. This evaluation demonstrates that large-scale quality improvement programs to reduce HAPIs can be effective and sustainable.
Authors
- Emma M. Hartswick Finch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9690-8165)
- Kate E. Smith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5716-0297)
- Amy Nevin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2791-2520)
- Stéphanie Gettens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6881-4789)
- Jodie Gordon
- Ruby Shillito
- Yohani Dalugoda
Institutions
- Queensland Health (AU)
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- Princess Alexandra Hospital (AU)
- Redcliffe Hospital (AU)
- National Patient Safety Foundation (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing
- Published
- 2026-03-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/won.0000000000001274
- Primary Topic
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00