The Effectiveness of Turn Teams in Reducing the Incidence of Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries

Authors

Abigaile Blackburn

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Description

It is commonly known in healthcare that pressure injuries (PIs) result in higher morbidity and mortality rates for the adult population. PIs include a range of intact, open, and deep tissue injuries related to prolonged immobility. To reduce the incidence of PIs, it is highly recommended to turn patients, usually alternating among the left side, the back, and the right side. Additionally, it is standard across most hospitals to enforce mandatory turning schedules, which is at least every two hours. The objective of the project is to investigate the effectiveness of using turn teams in hospitals and nursing homes. The goal is to promote and decrease PIs by implementing turn teams in Hospital A. QSEN Competencies Patient-centered care: ensures project revolves around the patient and family Teamwork and collaboration: the project requires staff to work together Evidence-based practice: literature is reviewed to ensure project is supported by evidence Quality improvement: goal of project is to improve quality of care Patient safety: patient safety will improve with implementation of project Informatics: resources and information are reviewed for project integrity

Publication Date

4-16-2025

Disciplines

Higher Education | Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Recommended Citation

Blackburn, Abigaile, "The Effectiveness of Turn Teams in Reducing the Incidence of Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries" (2025). 2025 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations. 4.
https://scholarworks.moreheadstate.edu/celebration_posters_2025/4