Re-Evaluating Mobilization Practices and Their Impact on HAPIs

Authors

Erin Christopher, Rochester Regional HealthFollow
Mary Prochaska, Rochester Regional HealthFollow
Luna Pierre, Rochester Regional HealthFollow
Lindsay Santucci, Rochester Regional HealthFollow
Kenny Van Ryn, Rochester Regional HealthFollow
Francheska Santiago, Rochester Regional HealthFollow

Document Type

Poster

Department

Nursing

Abstract

Hospital acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) contribute to longer length of stay, poor clinical outcomes and increased healthcare costs.

A literature review showed that the implementation of visual cues to identify patients who require assistance with mobility and positioning in addition to the implementation of scheduled turn teams could have a positive health impact for the patients at RGH and reduce HAPIs incidence. Research suggests that educating unlicensed staff to recognize patient Braden Scale scores and to provide daily care based on risk factors for skin breakdown may lead to improved clinical outcomes.

Publication Date

11-3-2023

Comments

Erin Christopher, RN; Mary Prochaska, RN; Luna Pierre, RN; Lindsay Santucci, RN; Kenny Van Ryn, RN; Francheska Santiago, RN

Nurse Residency Program, Rochester General Hospital

Recommended Citation

Christopher, Erin; Prochaska, Mary; Pierre, Luna; Santucci, Lindsay; Van Ryn, Kenny; and Santiago, Francheska, "Re-Evaluating Mobilization Practices and Their Impact on HAPIs" (2023). Nursing Research and EBP Day 2023. 16.
https://scholar.rochesterregional.org/nursingresearchday_2023/16