The clinical nurse specialist in the community hospital : impact on hospital-acquired pressure injuries

Problem: Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) are a significant challenge, leading to adverse outcomes such as pain, infections, and prolonged hospital stays. Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) play a key role in preventing these injuries by promoting and carrying out evidence-based practices. Purpose: This project aims to reduce HAPIs in a Midwest community hospital by leveraging CNS-led interventions to improve patient care. Methods: Evaluating the outcomes of HAPIs in the community hospital setting included pre- and post-surveys of bedside nurse confidence in HAPI prevention strategies, a prevalence survey inclusive of a skin audit, and data outcomes analysis pre- and post-implementation. Results: The project aimed to reduce the incidence of HAPIs by at least 10% and increase the confidence of bedside nurses in the prevention/reduction of HAPIs. Prior to interventions, the HAPI rate was 1.76 per 1,000 patient days. Post-intervention, the rate was lowered to 1.62 per 1,000 patient days. Conclusion: A CNS can implement and support HAPI prevention measures in the community hospital setting, reducing and preventing HAPI incidence. Keywords: Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury (HAPI), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Author dc:creator

• Troyer, Jess

Contributors dc:contributor

• Iseler, Jackie

• Bedsores
• Bedsores--Prevention
• Nurse practitioners
• Nursing care plans

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• In Copyright

Language dc:language

English

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dnp:67
oclc:1569639926
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oai:d.lib.msu.edu:dnp_67