The focus for this professional development activity is to provide evidence- based pressure injury prevention, treatment and care applicable to acute and long-term care facility patients. This CE is designed to provide practicing nurses with tools they can implement when providing care to patients who are at risk of developing pressure injuries. Discussed also are the ramifications of pressure injuries on not only the patients, but on healthcare organizations and nurses.
Session objectives:
- Discuss the impact of pressure injuries on patients and families
- Discuss the impact of pressure injuries on healthcare facilities
- Discuss the impact of nursing care on pressure injury prevention
- Explain risk factors for developing pressure injuries
- Identify interventions for pressure injury prevention based on risk
- Identify aspects of effective documentation
Successful completion of learning activity:
Participants who view the recorded voice-over PowerPoint presentation in its entirety, complete the evaluation form, and pass the post-test with 80% or higher, will receive an electronic certificate via email. RNs completing the activity will receive a 1.0 contact hour of continuing education.
Disclaimer
PRESENTATION
POST TEST DIRECTIONS
COST: This CE is FREE for MNA members and $20 for non-members
POST-TEST: Complete the post-test & evaluation response form ONLINE by clicking here.
AWARDING OF CE
- Participants who achieve a minimum passing score of 80% will receive a certificate awarding 1 contact hour.
- Participants who do not achieve a passing score will have the option to gain success with the material by repeating the material and test at no additional cost.
RESOURCES
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services- Pressure Ulcer Pocket Guide
National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP)
National Library of Medicine- StartPearls- Wound Pressure Injury Management
European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel, and Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance. (2019). Prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers/injuries: clinical practice guideline. European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel and Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance