“It’s going to cost us HOW MUCH?”: Justifying your PIP Program to the CFO

08/28/24 • 17 min

The Pressure Effect: A Wound Care Podcast

Tracey L. Yap, RN, PhD, professor in the Duke University School of Nursing, and a Senior Fellow in the Duke University Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, joins Dr. Lee Ruotsi. Together, they discuss the cost of implementing a pressure injury prevention program and how to justify that cost to your organization’s CFO. Plus, Tracey shares her background in healthcare, experience with pressure injuries, and insights on the benefits and challenges of implementing prevention programs. She also provides strategies for nursing organizations to justify the costs and offers recommendations for first steps in starting a program. So press play and make sure you don't miss this informative and engaging episode of The Pressure Effect, brought to you by Smith+Nephew.

Presented by Smith+Nephew
www.Smith-Nephew.com

Presented by Smith+Nephew
www.Smith-Nephew.com

Previous Episode

Using Change Management Principles In PIP Program Implementation

Executive Advisor for Nursing at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, Robin Gasparini, DNP, joins Dr. Lee Ruotsi to discuss how to approach change management in healthcare with the best chance for success, and how that ties into pressure injury prevention. Plus, Robin shares her experience implementing new tools and processes, the challenges faced, and key takeaways for achieving successful change. She also emphasizes the importance of consistent messaging, leadership buy-in, and understanding the target audience to ensure quality adoption and sustainability of new initiatives. So press play on this insightful episode of The Pressure Effect, brought to you by Smith+Nephew.

Presented by Smith+Nephew

www.Smith-Nephew.com

Next Episode

Using Prophylactic Dressing To Reduce Pressure Injuries

Wound Care Nurse Consultant, Sue Creehan, MSN, RN, CWON, joins Dr. Lee Ruotsi on this episode of The Pressure Effect, brought to you by Smith+Nephew. Together they dive into the complexities of reducing hospital-acquired pressure injuries, the financial burden they pose on healthcare institutions, and the importance of implementing comprehensive prevention programs. Sue also shares her experience developing a successful program at Virginia Commonwealth University, emphasizing the need for evidence-based bedside practices, individualized care, and organizational involvement at all levels. They also discuss prophylactic dressing standard initiatives, which aim to identify clinically effective dressings and prevent patient harm. Throughout the conversation, Sue and Dr. Lee highlight the significance of engaging healthcare providers, utilizing multilayer foam dressings with proven effectiveness, and staying informed about the latest research in the field. So press play and make sure you don't miss this informative and engaging episode of The Pressure Effect, brought to you by Smith+Nephew.

Presented by Smith+Nephew

www.Smith-Nephew.com