THE TRUE COST OF PIs
Despite the adoption of stringent turning protocols, advanced support surfaces and the best efforts of caregivers, HAPI's remain a significant and costly safety problem.
Annually, an average 160-bed hospital will incur $6,000,000 in losses, 911 days added to LOS and 16.4 deaths attributed to avoidable PIs. (figures cited herein sourced from Wounds Research, 2019, unless otherwise noted.)
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HUMAN TOLL
Each year, 2.5M Americans will suffer from pressure injuries, which account for 27% of all HACs and 45% of HAC-related deaths.
60,000 DEATHS annually due to complications from pressure injuries
1 IN 10 ICU patients will develop a pressure injury
33% MORE LIKELY to be readmitted to the hospital within 30 days
60% OF PATIENTS with pressure injuries are more likely to die within 1 year of discharge.​
FINANCIAL BURDEN
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Each year, 2.5M Americans will suffer from pressure injuries, which account for 27% of all HACs and 45% of HAC-related deaths.
$11.6 BILLION in annual costs to the national healthcare system
$1.06 MILLION per average settlement, awarded in 87% of all cases
$150,000 OR MORE in patient care costs on a per ulcer basis (AHRQ.gov)
