Joint Commission Quick Safety Issue Addresses Early Identification and Evaluation of Severe Pressure Injuries
Published: 10/26/2023
Sources:
- The Joint Commission
Relevant To:
- Assisted Living,
- Critical Access Hospitals,
- Home Health,
- Hospitals,
- Long Term Care,
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility
The Joint Commission (TJC) has published a new Quick Safety Issue #70, Early identification and evaluation of severe pressure injuries, to raise awareness and suggest safety actions related to evaluation of pressure injuries.
According to TJC, pressure injuries are a serious patient safety issue, they can worsen patient outcomes, increase risk of amputation, cause systemic infection and impact patient’s quality of life. Risk factors for developing pressure injuries include:
- Immobility d…