Does Apply Boarder Foam Dressings Decrease HAPI in High-Risk Patients in the Acute Care Setting

Authors

• Felicia Burton RN, MaineHealth
• Kathryn Twombly RN, MaineHealth
• Amanda Ring RN, MaineHealth

Files

Description

Does applying border foam dressings (i.e.mepilex dressings) to patients at risk for skin breakdown prevent pressure injuries and skin breakdown during a patient's hospital stay?

Publication Date

7-2026

Disciplines

Nursing

Recommended Citation

Burton, Felicia RN; Twombly, Kathryn RN; and Ring, Amanda RN, "Does Apply Boarder Foam Dressings Decrease HAPI in High-Risk Patients in the Acute Care Setting" (2026). Nurse Residency. 175.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/nurseresidency/175