Healthcare Improvement Scotland said most patients were still not being assessed for dementia, pressure ulcers, nutrition and hydration.

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Her pressure ulcers were treated for two months by unlicensed staff before anyone told the physician or the family.

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"Today, our hospitals have some of the lowest rates of pressure ulcers in the world, " it said in a statement.

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Three months later, she had lost 20 pounds, had multiple deep pressure ulcers, and had lost her ability to walk.

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The new criteria replaces a set of 17 old criteria and focuses on specific issues that affect many nursing home residents, such as pressure ulcers, infections, self-reported pain, falls, and general well-being.

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The regulator also highlighted assessments that had missed vital information, such as a diagnosis of diabetes, and care records that were incomplete, meaning problems such as pressure ulcers could be missed by carers.

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Although these collagen patches can be used to treat the wounds of soldiers and burn patients, they are more commonly prescribed for people who suffer from peripheral artery disease, pressure ulcers and diabetes.

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At issue is an innovative technology known as Negative Pressure Wound Treatment (NPWT) that treats and heals wounds, ulcers, and severe trauma injuries.

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