How Pressure Injuries Should Be Documented in Nursing Homes | Podcast 283

Описание: Is poor documentation hiding nursing home neglect? When it comes to pressure injuries, clear and accurate records can mean the difference between healing and harm. Documentation helps ensure proper treatment and can expose patterns of abuse. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Maranda Kearse to talk about how pressure injuries should be documented and why it’s so important for resident safety and legal accountability.

The Nursing Home Abuse Podcast is hosted by Georgia trial lawyer Rob Schenk. If your loved one has been injured in a nursing home, please call (678) 823-7678 to speak with an attorney at Schenk Nursing Home Abuse Law today. Alternatively, you can visit https://www.schenkfirm.com for more information.

Maranda Kearse's Contact Information:
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Website: http://www.aequitasconsulting.net/

Timestamps
00:00:24 Intro
00:00:41 Question of the Week
00:03:45 Guest Intro
00:05:28 Why is charting important for pressure injuries?
00:06:17 What constitutes a complete assessment of an existing pressure injury?
00:07:03 How often should a pressure injury be documented?
00:07:48 What qualities of a pressure injury should be documented?
00:13:21 When should a nursing home take photos of a pressure injury?
00:14:28 What is reverse charting?
00:16:53 What is reverse staging a pressure injury?