This poster was featured at SAWC Spring 2024 in Orlando, Florida.  

Authors: Heba Tallah Mohammed, Laura Peterson, Amy Cassata, Jackie Mitchell, Cheri Shippy, Robert Fraser 

Introduction: RecoverCare Heartland (RecoverCare) partnered with Swift Medical to enable more standardized wound assessments that accurately measure wounds and track healing factors to optimize care management plans. 

Objective and methods: This study aimed to compare the prevalence and incidence rates of pressure injuries, healing time, hospitalization rates and volume of F-686 citations across 26 RecoverCare skilled nursing facilities that incorporated Swift Skin & Wound. Data was received over a seven-month period from January to July 2023 and compared with the data from the same period in the previous two years. 

Results:  

• The pressure injury prevalence rate improved by 38%. 

• A 46% improvement in the incidence of acquired pressure injuries resulted. 

• There was a 22% improvement in the 30-day hospitalization rate. 

• A reduction in the days to heal a pressure injury represented a 46% faster healing time. 

• The number of F-686 citations was reduced by 8%. 

To learn more about the research conducted for this poster, or to speak with the Swift Medical team about digital wound care, contact us.