Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) result in patient harm, discomfort, and even death, with an estimated 2.5 million HAPIs occurring annually in the United States.

Jan 2, 2024 · This incidence rate is calculated based on all identified HAPIs assessed and verified by a wound care nurse. GFH identified HAPI reduction as a priority because PIs staged at 2 or greater …

Jul 17, 2023 · And even with the knowledge of the importance of pressure injury prevention, HAPIs affect more than 2.5 million Americans each year. HAPIs are not only detrimental to the health of the …

Sep 1, 2019 · To determine the proportion of HAPIs among patients in critical and progressive care units that are unavoidable, and to identify risk factors that differentiate avoidable from unavoidable HAPIs.

Jul 21, 2025 · Critically ill patients are uniquely susceptible to hospital acquired pressure injuries (often shortened to HAPIs), which create unhappy realities for patients, bedside care providers, and …

Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPIs), also known as bedsores, pressure ulcers, or decubitus ulcers, are localized injuries to the skin and underlying tissue caused by prolonged pressure, friction, …

Jul 24, 2023 · Purpose: The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing (DNP) project is to decrease the incidence of hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) by implementing a Two Nurses, Four Eyes on Skin …

Jan 31, 2022 · As a result of increased staff education, personnel will be better able to detect and document POA pressure injuries and thus reduce the likelihood that these injuries will be wrongly …

Jun 3, 2025 · Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) affect patient outcomes, hospital ratings, and operational costs. HAPIs are largely preventable, and there are several actionable strategies that …

HAPIs continue to be a significant problem in hospitals across the nation, especially for critically ill patients over 70 years of age. The number of pressure injuries related to medical devices now …