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Prevent, treat, and document pressure ulcers to comply with the latest regulations. Effective October 2008, Medicare will no longer compensate hospitals for the treatment of 'reasonably preventable' pressure ulcers acquired during patient stays, or if the hospital does not thoroughly and accurately document that a pressure ulcer was present on admission. Don't be caught off guard In this new edition of our best-selling book, Evidence-Based Pressure Ulcer Prevention: A Study Guide for Nurses, Second Edition, discover the risk-factor assessment and prevention strategies you need to implement a successful pressure ulcer prevention program. Completely updated to include the latest staging requirements as defined by the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, it also includes valuable information on staging pressure ulcers in all skin types, including darker skin, and the most up-to-date treatment guidelines. With Evidence-Based Pressure Ulcer Prevention you can create your own staff training system or give to nurses for self-study. The book is designed to help nursing staff understand the vital role they play in pressure ulcer prevention, and contains evidence-based methods to prevent, assess, and treat pressure ulcers in acute care. It's filled with clinical instruction and documentation tips to reduce legal liability when pressure ulcers do occur. With this useful guide your staff will: - Fulfill Joint Commission training requirements - Comply with ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® requirements for data collection - Learn how to prevent pressure ulcers in light of CMS' new stance - Provide evidence-based nursing care - Train when it is most convenient for them - Align with Institute for Healthcare Improvement goals Now with a CD-ROM! The helpful CD-ROM is packed with forms and tools you can either use in training or nurses can use everyday in their patient assessments. The CD-RO