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DATE: CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TELEPHONE NUMBER: Nursing Home will join nursing homes across the country and globe in observing World Wide Pressure Injury Prevention Day, November 16, 2017. Nursing Home's special activities will recognize the contributions of the Staff and their role as goodwill ambassadors for the nursing home. Nursing Home will . , Chief Administrator of commented, 'All of us at Nursing Home are proud of the efforts put forth by all of our Staff as Pressure Injury Prevention only occurs when staff from all disciplines engage in prevention efforts. CNO, , noted, 'I am proud of the high quality of care our dedicated staff provide every day to prevent pressure ulcers from occurring. We're excited about the activities being planned for this special week. We hope to make the community more aware of the great care our facility provides.' World Wide Pressure Injury Prevention Day was first observed in 2013 and is growing in recognition from many governing bodies across the world. It is most appropriate to set aside a special time to recognize the contributions of hospital personnel. The annual celebration of World Wide Pressure Injury Prevention Day is sponsored by the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (www.npuap.org).