Geriatric Lecture Series
November 18, 2009 - Reducing Pressure Ulcers with Collaborative Care
In this presentation, Dr. Gutshall will review the current data regarding the incidence of long-term care pressure ulcer rates. He will present lessons learned during the first twelve months of the Iowa Foundation for Medical Care (IFMC) pressure ulcer collaborative and examine its effectiveness. In addition, Dr. Gutshall will discuss the concept of systems engineering to improve outcomes and value for the long-term care setting, and the preparation for future improvement models around reimbursement design.
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Tim Gutshall, MD, earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa. He is currently a clinical coordinator for the Iowa Foundation for Medical Care (IFMC), where he provides clinical leadership and strategic planning support for the company's Medicare quality improvement projects in Iowa.
About GLS
The Geriatric Lecture Series presentations cover a wide range of topics in the clinical management of elderly patients. They are broadcast live using Iowa's fiber optic network. Find out how to participate here.
GLS Schedule
A Geriatric Lecture Series presentation is scheduled from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Upcoming presentations are listed here.
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