NDNQI Pressure Ulcer Tutorial - Pressure Ulcer Prevalence Study Protocol

Initial Training Elements

NDNQI Guidelines

  • The pressure ulcer team must be familiar with the NDNQI Guidelines for Data Collection on the pressure ulcer prevalence indicator and definitions

Skin Assessment and Common Pressure Points

Pressure Ulcer Identification

  • Pressure Ulcers vs. Other Wound Types

NPUAP Pressure Ulcer Staging Definitions

  • Definition of Stage I-IV pressure ulcers
  • Definition of Unstageable pressure ulcers and (Suspected) Deep Tissue Injury