New ATF program focuses on pressure injuries
By HME News Staff
Updated 10:26 AM CST, Tue February 1, 2022
NEWNAN, Ga. – ATF Medical has introduced a Pressure Injury Prevention and Intervention Program to make sure injured workers have all the information they need to prevent or properly treat pressure injuries or wounds. “There is a large body of information from credible nursing, rehabilitation and equipment manufacturers about pressure injuries, but it is not all in one place and not customized to the individual and circulated to all the providers who need it,” said Edwina Murphy, OTR, ATP, ATF Medical’s director of rehab technology. As part of the program, ATF Medical designs a customized pressure management program for the injured worker, synthesizing relevant treatment protocols, durable medical equipment data and educational materials, and shares it with the injured worker, providers and the claim representative. The report recommends solutions, such as pressure relief schedules to increase circulation or power-assisted tilt for a person who cannot move him or herself. “Our program is designed to avoid and reduce costs through proper communication, coordination and accountability,” Murphy said.
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