Leading the Conversation on Skin Failure:
Overview of Best Practices
Heidi H. Cross, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, CWON, CSWS, CDP
Pamela Scarborough, PT, DPT, MS, CWS, FAAWC
Cynthia Sylvia, D NURS, MSc, MA, RN, CWCN
Thomas P. Stewart, Ph.D. ,
Diane Krasner, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAAWC, MAPWCA, WOCNF
Jeanine Maguire, PhD, MPT, CWS
OBJECTIVES:
- Clarify the importance of accurate skin failure assessment/diagnosis/differential diagnosis.
- Identify best practices for skin failure policies, procedures, and guidelines, care planning, and documentation.
- Reflect on the importance of adhering to best practices for skin failure.
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Skin Failure Clinical Assessment Guide
PAWSIC quick bedside tool to distinguish skin failure from pressure injuries and guide care planning.
Skin Failure Commentary by John La Puma, MD
Thought piece on ethical, clinical, and coding implications of skin failure as a distinct syndrome.
Skin Failure Position Statements and Recommendations (PAWSIC SF SIG)
Unified position statements with practical guidance on assessment, coding, care planning, and documentation.
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