A goal of The Joint Commission ( TJC ) is prevention of health care-associated pressure ulcers.In which situation would the institution fail in complying with that goal?
A)Charting of the Braden Risk Assessment Scale
B)Utilization of the Braden Risk Assessment Scale to prevent pressure ulcers from developing
C)Documentation of stages of pressure ulcers to determine appropriate action to take
D)Turning at-risk patient every 2 hours

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The Braden Risk Assessment Scale is considered by TJC to be an accurate tool for identifying and therefore preventing pressure sores in patients, but the scale must be used to prevent the ulcers.When the other measures are used, prevention of pressure ulcers is possible.

A Goal of the Joint Commission ( TJC ) Is