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Background
It is reported that 1.5 million skin tears occur each year
in institutionalized adults. Prior to this case study, the
participating facility had approximately 180 skin tears
over the course of 6 months.
Objective
To decrease the incidence of skin tears using a nutrient-
based moisturizer as part of a complete advanced skin
care system, and prove that the previous products
containing surfactants and petroleum-derived ingredients
were contributing to these rates.
Methodology
The protocol began with Remedy Cleansing Body Lotion,
followed by Skin Repair Cream. If a barrier was necessary,
Nutrashield was implemented. 100 residents were
involved in this study.
Results
After 6 months of using Remedy, only
2 skin tears had been reported, versus
180 skin tears reported during the
time period when the facility used a
competitor’s skin care system. When
evaluated with the added expense of
wound care treatment, weekly savings
were estimated at $9.37 per resident,
nearly $50,000 per year.
Impact
Choosing the Remedy advanced skin
care system is fiscally responsible
considering not only the overall costs
but also avoiding potential citations
from surveyors for nosocomial-
acquired skin tears.
* Adapted from the original study
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Cost analysis
The following tables represent national average costs for the facility’s previous
skin care regime, including skin tear treatment twice per week and the study
regimen based on total body skin care.
Cost per Average cost of
Previous Skin Care (Daily) application care per week
Aloe Vesta
®
3-in-1 Cleansing Foam $ .19 $1.33
Aloe Vesta Skin Conditioner $ .05 $ .35
Sensi Care
®
Protective Barrier $ .21 $1.47
$ .45 $3.15
Current Skin Tear Treatment (2 times/week)
Wound closure strips (2 per wound) $ .50 $1.00
Transparent dressing $ .75 $1.50
Dressing change (10 min), licensed nurse ($20/hr) $3.33 $6.66
$4.58 $9.16
Total weekly cost
$12.31
Cost per Average cost of
Study Skin Care (Daily) application care per week
Remedy 4-in-1 Skin Cleansing Lotion $ .24 $1.68
Remedy Skin Repair Cream $ .08 $ .56
Remedy Nutrashield $ .10 $ .70
$ .42 $2.94
GM, Day 1
After only 13 days of advanced skin care
treatment with Olivamine-containing products
Clinically Tested to be:
• Non-Cytotoxic • Non-Allergenic
• Non-Sensitizing • Non-Irritating
• CHG Compatible • Latex-Friendly
Dermatologist Tested
Decreasing the incidence of skin tears in
the extended care setting with the use of a
new line of advanced skin care products
Groom M. Presented at the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care,
San Diego, CA. 2005.
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