Project zero towards nursing never events - reduction of hospital acquired pressure ulcers

Hospital-acquired pressure ulcers (HAPU) or bedsores – also called pressure sores or pressure ulcers – are injuries to skin and underlying tissues that result from prolonged pressure on the skin. Bedsores most often develop on skin that covers bony areas of the body, such as the heel, ankles, hips or buttocks.People most at risk of bedsores are those with a medical condition that limits their ability to change positions, requires them to use a wheelchair or confines them to a bed for prolonged periods.Bedsores can develop quickly and are often difficult to treat. Several care strategies can help prevent some bedsores and promote healing.