NDNQI Pressure Ulcer Tutorial - Community vs. Hospital/Uint PU

Definitions and Procedures

Step 1

  • Enter the total number of pressure ulcers found on each patient during the Pressure Ulcer Prevalence Survey

Step 2

  • Determine if the pressure ulcer was a community acquired pressure ulcer or a hospital acquired pressure ulcer

Step 3

  • Determine if the Hospital Acquired pressure ulcer also is a unit acquired pressure ulcer