The New Jersey Wound Care Certification Initiative was developed with the intent of significantly reducing the incidence and severity of pressure ulcers among patients and residents in New Jersey’s hospitals (including IRFs and LTCHs), nursing homes, assisted living facilities, as well as clients of New Jersey’s home health agencies. The goal of this program is to increase specialized wound care education, skills and certification of nursing staff and to dramatically expand the number of New Jersey nursing homes, hospitals, assisted living facilities and home health agencies that utilize wound care certified professionals in prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.