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Incontinence Associated Dermatitis Prevention

 Avoid use of diapers on all immobile patients except for those with incontinence who are being
transported

 Use only recommended incontinence pads under patients

 Avoid layers of linen under patient

 Should be checked and changed frequently; at least every two hour

Proper Positioning

 Reposition patients in bed every 2 hours

 Reposition patient in chair every hour

 Repositioning is required even with specialty beds

 Use Geomatt when sitting in chair

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