Effect of a wearable patient sensor on care delivery for preventing pressure injuries in acutely ill adults: A pragmatic randomized clinical trial (LS-HAPI study)
David Pickham, Nic Berte, Mike Pihulic, Andre Valdez, Barbara Mayer, Manisha Desai; International Journal of Nursing Studies 80 (2018) 12-19
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Reducing Pressure Ulcer Incidence in Critical Care Using Wearable Sensor Technology
Bernadette E Walters, BSN, RN, CWON; Amanda J Spitzer, BSN, RN, CWOCN, CFCN — John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas
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Adopting Innovation to Improve Bedside Nursing Care
Parker C. et al. Kaiser Permanente, Redwood City, California
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Effect of a wearable patient sensor on care delivery for preventing pressure injuries in
acutely ill adults: A pragmatic randomized clinical trial (LS-HAPI study)
David Pickham, Nic Berte, Mike Pihulic, Andre Valdez, Barbara Mayer, Manisha Desai;
International Journal of Nursing Studies 80 (2018) 12-19
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Pressure Ulcers and Prevention Among Acute Care Hospitals in the United States
Sandra Bergquist-Beringer, PhD, RN, CWCN; Lei Dong, MS; Jianghua He, PhD; Nancy
Dunton, PhD, FAAN; September 2013 Volume 39 Number 9
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Society of Actuaries' Health Section. Economic Measurement of Medical Errors.
The cost of potentially
preventable complications
represents $88 billion in
avoidable expenses for the
United States healthcare
system.1
Pressure injuries cost the US healthcare system an estimated $9.1-$11.6 billion annually according to the Agency for Healthcare
Research & Quality (AHRQ).2
Patients who develop HACs
are 20-33% more likely to
incur costly readmissions to
the hospital within 30 days of
their discharge.3
Costs related to pressure injuries are greater than meets the eye and place a
substantial financial risk and burden on hospitals. Pressure injuries also have
a significant impact on patient satisfaction, morbidity, mortality, and quality
of life. By preventing pressure injuries, hospitals can save significant costs,
improve performance metrics, and improve overall outcomes for their patients.
Maximizing the effectiveness of inpatient mobility programs has been proven to reduce
hospital-acquired conditions, which prolong hospital stays and contribute to costly
readmissions. Leaf technology helps hospitals effectively manage mobility programs so that
patients may leave the hospital faster, healthier and less likely to require readmission.
Leaf's flexible purchase plans can allow for system implementation without any capital expenditures, installation charges, clinical and technical support
charges or term commitment. With no upfront investment or commitment, the Leaf Patient Monitoring System is an easy, cost effective enhancement to patient
mobility programs and pressure injury prevention efforts.
