Sep 16, 2016 | Featured Posts, Interior Health (IH), Pressure Ulcers
Pressure ulcers are a common medical problem that negatively impact patients’ lives, causing pain, scarring, and possibly death. In this third article of our Let’s take the pressure off! series, we’re pleased to highlight the Skin and Wound Care Practices team from...
Sep 3, 2015 | Featured Posts, Fraser Health (FH), Pressure Ulcers
Hospitals can effectively reduce the occurrence of pressure ulcers and lessen patient harm by having a focused approach and engagement from staff. We’re proud to share this patient safety success story from Burnaby Hospital where the incidence of pressure ulcers has...
Apr 23, 2015 | Featured Posts, Fraser Health (FH), Pressure Ulcers, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)
Since the new Pressure Ulcer (PU) report form was launched across the province last February as part of the Let’s take the pressure off! campaign, we’re seeing evidence that awareness of this important patient safety issue is growing across BC. BC PSLS data shows a...
Jul 23, 2014 | Central Office, Featured Posts, Pressure Ulcers
Studies show that pressure ulcers are a common occurrence across our healthcare system – in hospitals, residential facilities and community care settings. The impact of these wounds is profoundly negative on patients, families and caregivers, and the costs incurred by...
Jan 30, 2014 | Featured Posts, Interior Health (IH), Pressure Ulcers
In recent years, studies have shown the prevalence and enormous cost of pressure ulcers to society, in terms of patient suffering, caregiver anguish, extra work for healthcare providers, and millions spent in healthcare dollars – all for a largely preventable...
