Pressure ulcer

MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center Awarded Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades for the First Time

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center was awarded the 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ by Healthgrades , the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems.

Key Points: 
  • LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center was awarded the 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ by Healthgrades , the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems.
  • This award recognizes the top 10% of hospitals in the nation for patient safety.
  • "It is an honor to be named one of the top 10% of hospitals for patient safety for the first time," says Marcia Manker, chief executive officer, MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center.
  • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center qualified for this recognition when it was named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2023.

Provizio® SEM Scanner Achieves Expanded FDA Claims and CMS Procedure Code in the United States Further Advancing Pressure Injury Prevention for Patients and Providers

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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FDA, CMS, and device users now acknowledge the importance of that clinical foresight, which is acutely true for dark-skin-toned patients.

Key Points: 
  • FDA, CMS, and device users now acknowledge the importance of that clinical foresight, which is acutely true for dark-skin-toned patients.
  • The company and its collaborating practitioners and exclusive global distributor, Arjo, continue to modernise the landscape of pressure injury prevention in the US, with far-reaching positive effects for patients, globally.
  • For years, healthcare practitioners and policymakers have been frustrated from increased pressure injury incidence and associated resource burdens and treatment costs.
  • * A pressure injury can also be known as a pressure ulcer, pressure sore, decubitus ulcer and bed sore.

New AARP Scorecard: Pennsylvania Ranks 21st in the Country for Long-Term Care Services and Support for Older Americans, Including Family Caregivers

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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The report finds that major gaps persist in every state, including Pennsylvania, especially related to providing support for family caregivers, affordability and access, and the safety and quality of long-term services and supports.

Key Points: 
  • The report finds that major gaps persist in every state, including Pennsylvania, especially related to providing support for family caregivers, affordability and access, and the safety and quality of long-term services and supports.
  • "The pandemic reinforced the need to strengthen long-term care for countless loved ones across the country, including in Pennsylvania," said Bill Johnston-Walsh, AARP Pennsylvania State Director.
  • The Scorecard shows that there are many roads to travel before we meet the needs of all Pennsylvanians who deserve the very best care, including our state's 1.5 million family caregivers.
  • HCBS includes support for home health care aides, respite services, assistive technology and home modifications and other services.

Bedsore.Law Empowers Nursing Home Victims with the Launch of 'Report Abuse' Section Covering All 50 States

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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This vital resource reflects Bedsore.Law's unwavering commitment to providing accessible support and championing the rights of vulnerable individuals across the United States.

Key Points: 
  • This vital resource reflects Bedsore.Law's unwavering commitment to providing accessible support and championing the rights of vulnerable individuals across the United States.
  • BedSore.Law recognizes that the elderly and vulnerable individuals residing in nursing homes and care facilities can face instances of abuse and neglect, often in silence.
  • Our new 'Report Abuse' section serves as a lifeline for those who wish to raise their voices against these injustices.
  • Key Features of BedSore.Law's 'Report Abuse' Section:
    Nationwide Coverage: Our platform covers all 50 states, providing essential reporting information tailored to each jurisdiction's regulations and authorities.

BALTIMORE COUNTY JURY AWARDS OVER $9 MILLION TO FAMILY OF PASTOR KILLED BY BEDSORE

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last Thursday, a Baltimore County jury awarded $9,045,000.00 to the estate, widow, and children of Randolph Mack. The jury found that Mr. Mack died from a painful, infected pressure injury (also known as a bedsore or pressure ulcer) caused by the negligence of Stella Maris, Inc., the second-largest nursing home in Maryland. Mr. Mack's estate and family were represented by Janet, Janet & Suggs and Ketterer, Browne & Associates.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last Thursday, a Baltimore County jury awarded $9,045,000.00 to the estate, widow, and children of Randolph Mack.
  • The verdict included $8 million as compensation to Mr. Mack's estate for his pain and suffering and $1.045 million for the emotional harm suffered by the Mack family.
  • Mr. Mack was a pastor, father, and grandfather in Baltimore County.
  • An autopsy determined that Mr. Mack was killed by a severe, painful pressure injury (bedsore) near his tailbone and the resulting consequences of this injury.

United States Wound Care Market Report 2023-2028 - Demand for Advanced Wound Care Segment Remains High and Forecast to Drive Incremental Growth of Over One Billion USD - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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The US wound care market is projected to experience substantial growth, increasing from $12.5 billion to $17.4 billion USD at a CAGR of 5.7% between 2022 and 2028.

Key Points: 
  • The US wound care market is projected to experience substantial growth, increasing from $12.5 billion to $17.4 billion USD at a CAGR of 5.7% between 2022 and 2028.
  • Key Highlights from the Report:
    The demand for advanced wound care segments is high and expected to drive incremental growth of over one billion USD.
  • Hospitals and wound care clinics represent major end-users of wound care products, constituting a significant market share.
  • The US houses 2,200 wound care specialty clinics, with 2000 of them being associated with hospitals, indicating a positive trend in the US wound care market.

Worldwide Wound Dressing Industry to 2028 - Surgical Would Dressing has the Largest Market Share - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, January 6, 2023
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The demand for advanced wound dressing products such as alginates dressing, hydrocolloid dressing, and hydrogels dressing is on the rise in order to prevent further infection of the chronic wound.

Key Points: 
  • The demand for advanced wound dressing products such as alginates dressing, hydrocolloid dressing, and hydrogels dressing is on the rise in order to prevent further infection of the chronic wound.
  • Based on type, the market is bifurcated into advanced wound dressing and traditional wound dressing.
  • Advanced wound dressing further covers the analysis of alginates dressing, collagen dressing, hydrocolloid dressing, hydrogels dressing, and other dressings.
  • The surgical wound dressing has the largest market share attributed to the increasing number of surgeries across the globe.

Global Bed Monitoring System & Baby Monitoring System Market to 2031 - Featuring iBaby Labs, Withings, Hisense and Motorola Mobility Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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The bed monitoring system & baby monitoring system market consists of the sales of bed monitoring system and baby monitoring system products and related services by entities (organizations, partnerships, and sole proprietors) that are used for tracking the activities of babies.

Key Points: 
  • The bed monitoring system & baby monitoring system market consists of the sales of bed monitoring system and baby monitoring system products and related services by entities (organizations, partnerships, and sole proprietors) that are used for tracking the activities of babies.
  • The main types of bed monitoring system & baby monitoring systems include bedsore monitoring solutions, baby monitoring solutions, elderly monitoring solutions, and sleep monitoring solutions.
  • Therefore, the growing investment in healthcare infrastructural development is driving the growth of the bed monitoring system & baby monitoring system market.
  • Technological advancements have emerged as the key trend gaining popularity in the bed monitoring system & baby monitoring system market.

The Worldwide Advanced Wound Care Industry is Expected to Reach $13 Billion by 2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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The Global Advanced Wound Care Market was valued at USD 9.40 Billion in 2021, and it is expected to reach a value of USD 13.00 Billion by 2028, at a CAGR of more than 4.75% over the forecast period (2022 - 2028).

Key Points: 
  • The Global Advanced Wound Care Market was valued at USD 9.40 Billion in 2021, and it is expected to reach a value of USD 13.00 Billion by 2028, at a CAGR of more than 4.75% over the forecast period (2022 - 2028).
  • The conventional wound care products and solutions are now being replaced by advanced wound care products as they offer instant and effective treatment.
  • Thus, with the market seeing a rise in new and more advanced products, which is likely to aid the market growth.
  • High research and development activities in the industry will lead to the development of superior wound care products.

Global Super Absorbent Dressings Market Report 2022 to 2030: Players Include 3M, Coloplast, Hartmann USA and Molnlycke Health Care - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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The global super absorbent dressings market size is expected to reach USD 144.21 million by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • The global super absorbent dressings market size is expected to reach USD 144.21 million by 2030.
  • An increase in the number of diabetic foot ulcer patients and a rise in surgical procedures worldwide are some major factors driving the market.
  • Thus, with the increasing number of diabetic foot ulcers, the market is anticipated to witness growth during the forecast period.
  • The increase in the number of surgical procedures is expected to increase the use of super absorbent dressings, thereby driving the market during the forecast period.