New objectives for the nation's health have been developed. The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel played an active role by providing testimony to the Healthy People Consortium. As a result of the NPUAP's efforts, Healthy People objective specifically addresses the issue of pressure ulcers.
Healthy People 2010 Objective
1-16: "Reduce the proportion of nursing home
residents with current diagnosis of pressure ulcers."
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Inclusion of a "pressure ulcer objective" will focus the nation's attention and resources on addressing this important health care concern. Healthy People 2010 objectives were launched at a national conference in Washington, DC on January 24-28, 2000. NPUAP board members presented a poster at this conference and offered their assistance to the Surgeon General's Office and CDC as they monitor this objective. For additional information regarding the Healthy People 2010 effort, contact: http://health.gov/healthypeople.