Implementation impact: Better assessment and management of pressure injuries

This Evidence Booster examines the impact of implementing RNAO’s Risk Assessment and Prevention of Pressure Ulcers (2011) and Assessment and Management of Pressure Injuries for the Interprofessional Team (2016) best practice guidelines (BPGs) in a long-term care setting in Ottawa, Ontario.

Perley Health maintained consistent assessment of newly admitted residents for the risk of developing pressure injuries, and a decrease in residents whose pressure injury worsened.