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Clinical Decision Support Needs

Screen shot of 2 bar graphs showing the percentage of RNs reporting complete agreement on the following 2 statements: "At the beginning of my shift, I am aware of all residents on my unit who have a pressure ulcer(s)..." and "At the beginning of my shift, I am aware of residents who are at risk of developing a pressure ulcer." The data on the graphs is as follows:
Graph 1: 27%-75% of RNs report ... "At the beginning of my shift, I am aware of all residents on my unit who have a pressure ulcer(s)..."
Site 1: 37%
Site 2: 75%
Site 3: 27%
Site 4: 33%
Graph 2: 17%-40% if RNs report.... "At the beginning of my shift, I am aware of residents who are at risk of developing a pressure ulcer"
Site 1: 33%
Site 2: 17%
Site 3: 37%
Site 4: 40%
Source: Sample baseline results at 4 facilities; total of 70 RNs.
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