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Long-term Care CPI Results Outcome: Develop Pressure Ulcer

- General
Assessment
- Age >= 85
- Male
- Severity of Illness
- History of PU
- Dependency in
- >= 7 ADLs
- Diabetes
- History of tobacco use
- Dehydration
- Weight loss
- Incontinence
Interventions
- Mechanical devices for the containment of urine (catheters)
- Disposable briefs
- Toileting Program
- Nutrition
Interventions
- Fluid Order
- Nutritional Supplements
- Enteral Supplements
- disease-specific
- high calorie/high
protein
- Staffing
Interventions
- RN hours per resident day >=0 .5
- CNA hours per resident day >= 2.25
- Medications
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