Ask the Care Expert about … incontinence-associated dermatitis
We have a new wound care nurse and she insists that a few of our residents have “IAD.” I am not familiar with this. Can you help?
We have a new wound care nurse and she insists that a few of our residents have “IAD.” I am not familiar with this. Can you help?
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How should our facility prepare for the new survey process?