The article offers information on the prevention, treatment and liability of patients with pressure ulcers in nursing homes in the U.S. It highlights the case of an 80-year-old woman who was admitted to a nursing home after a surgery and was assessed for pressure ulcer risk. According to the authors, proper documentation of the patient's records and progress is vital in ensuring an effective communication between the physicians and all the interested parties. It also emphasizes that in documenting the patient's progress, clinicians should include the patient's vital signs, presence of fever and signs of sepsis, and the past and current treatment. Details related to ulcer stages and the coding procedures for pressure ulcer are also discussed.