Incontinence-associated dermatitis: a consensus.

• IAD is an inflammation of the skin that occurs when urine or stool comes into contact with perineal or perigenital skin • Reviews 41 contemporary studies related to assessment, prevention and treatment of IAD • Do not use NPUAP staging for IAD. References Junkin study: 20% of hospital patients are in continent and 27% of them have IAD • Reference to Clever’s study: 89% reduction in skin injury P= Statistical significance • Structured protocols work to reduce IAD • Reference to less cost and improved outcomes through a “combination” product (Clever) • $.10/day spent on barriers vs $.23/ episode (Nix) • Lyder represented $5.19 average cost per day with multi-step • Clever represented $1.15 per day with all-in-one approach • Need to use assessment tool