Award
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs 5I01HX003704-02
Implementing a Decision Support Tool to prevent Community-Acquired Pressure injury in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) in the Spinal Cord Injury Clinic.
Recipient
Veterans Affairs (VA)
Awarded
May 04, 2026
Identifier
5I01HX003704-02
Award to implement a decision support tool to prevent pressure injuries in Veterans with spinal cord injury at the Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital, IL, from 2024 to 2028.
Description
The project is funded by the VA and aims to implement a decision support tool (CAPP-FIT) to prevent pressure injuries in Veterans with spinal cord injury. The project involves multiple aims including implementation, efficacy assessment, and sustainability. It is part of a larger effort to improve Veterans' health outcomes and reduce hospitalizations related to pressure injuries. The project timeline spans from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2028, and is located at the Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital in Illinois.