Pressure ulcers, often called bedsores, develop when a resident stays in one position too long without being moved. With proper care, most are preventable. Advanced bedsores can lead to deep infections, sepsis and death.
Why Bedsores Are a Red Flag
Accepted care practices call for regular repositioning, skin checks, nutrition support and pressure-relieving equipment for residents at risk. Stage 3 and stage 4 ulcers frequently indicate that these basic measures were not followed.
How We Can Help
We review the resident's care plan, turning and repositioning logs, wound care records and staffing levels to show whether the facility met its obligations.