Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) result in patient harm, discomfort, and even death, with an estimated 2.5 million HAPIs occurring annually in the United States.

Jul 21, 2025 · Critically ill patients are uniquely susceptible to hospital acquired pressure injuries (often shortened to HAPIs), which create unhappy realities for patients, bedside care …

injuries are both preventable and considered a key indicator of quality nursing care. Despite exten ive awareness campaigns and the implementation of guidelines, HAPIs remain prevalent. …

Nov 19, 2025 · Discover how hospitals can achieve Zero HAPIs (hospital-acquired pressure injuries) through system-wide prevention strategies, evidence-based education, and digital …

Standardizing Practice to Decrease Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPIs) in an Acute Care Facility Rossana Oakley, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, CMSRN; Rachel Moseley, MS, BSN, RN, …

Jun 3, 2025 · Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) affect patient outcomes, hospital ratings, and operational costs. HAPIs are largely preventable, and there are several actionable …

Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPIs), also known as bedsores, pressure ulcers, or decubitus ulcers, are localized injuries to the skin and underlying tissue caused by prolonged …

Jul 17, 2023 · And even with the knowledge of the importance of pressure injury prevention, HAPIs affect more than 2.5 million Americans each year. HAPIs are not only detrimental to the …

Sep 1, 2019 · To determine the proportion of HAPIs among patients in critical and progressive care units that are unavoidable, and to identify risk factors that differentiate avoidable from …

From May to December 2018, this department identified seven patients who had developed HAPIs during their hospital stay. With an average of one patient per month developing a HAPI, …