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Impact (continued)
- Prevent pressure ulcers: Decrease high risk pressure ulcer rate ~ 33%
- Potential savings of
- $1,932 per Stage 1
- $7,170 per Stage 2
- $11,534 per Stage 3
- and $14,077 per Stage 4 pressure ulcer event (FY 05$, not including hospitalization)
- Better utilize investment in CNA staff time to document each shift
- Rough estimate: $37K per year for 100 bed facility
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