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The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA |
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The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA |
Anita Franzione, DrPH, Research & Information Services, The Peer Review Organization of New Jersey, 557 Cranbury Road, Suite 21, East Brunswick, NJ 08816, 732-238-5570 ext 2056, central.afranzio@pronj.org
A continuous quality improvement (CQI) project to reduce the incidence and prevalence of pressure ulcers involved 13 long-term care facilities in New Jersey. We provided data collection tools for specific elements of initial patient assessment and care plans. We also provided CQI technical assistance through workshops, on site visits and telephone calls. The facilities collected their own data and we provided analytic reports to help them identify areas in need of improvement. Once identified by the facilities, we helped them develop their quality improvement plans, interventions, measurement and remeasurement tools.
This presentation will discuss the results of this two-year project, including reductions achieved in incidence and prevalence of pressure ulcers, major barriers and lessons learned, and successful intervention strategies used by the facilities.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the session, the participant in this session will be able to
Keywords: Long-Term Care, Quality Improvement
Related Web page: pronj.org
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: Peer Review Organization of New Jersey
I have a significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.
Relationship: Employment