This course teaches the basics of pressure ulcer or pressure injury (PI) prevention, staging, and diagnosis. The epidemiology, pathophysiology, staging, risk assessment and preventive strategies from a holistic perspective will be discussed. Healthcare providers who work with patients with limited mobility need current evidence-based strategies to minimize the physical, financial, and legal consequences of pressure injuries.
Intended Audience
This course is appropriate for RNs, LPNs, APRNs, Physicians, andPhysicians Assistants.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this activity, healthcare professionals will be able to:
Recognize the importance of risk assessment in the prevention of pressure ulcers
Describe the prevalence and regulatory factors of pressure ulcers in nursing practice
Discuss the importance of pressure ulcer prevention in any setting
Explain basic skin assessment and PI prevention interventions including PI staging, offloading, repositioning, nutritional factors, skin care, and management of comorbid factors
Features
Activity Details
State/Local Approvals
Instructional Methods
Assessment Review with Rationale
Case Studies
Ungraded Self Assessment-Lesson Recall
Video Narration
Assessment
Autograded and Quiz Retakes Allowed
Daily CE Broker Reporting for Registered Boards
Graded Final Quiz
Passing 80%+
Credit/Contact Hours
1
Faculty
Karen Bauer, DNP, APRN-FNP, CWS, FAAWC, MAPWCA Director of Wound and Vascular Services, University of Toledo Medical Center
Language
English
Release Date
February 1, 2023
Expiration Date
February 1, 2026
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Provider ID
50-23363
Course ID
20-974370
Expiration Date
October 31, 2024
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Provider ID
50-23363
Course ID
20-974370
Expiration Date
October 31, 2024
Florida Board of Nursing
Provider ID
50-23363
Course ID
20-974370
Expiration Date
October 31, 2024
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants