Presenter: Bernadette Walters DNP(c), BSN, RN, CWON

Description: Describe the risk and cost of pressure injuries. Review the 2019 International Guideline areas of prevention:

• Risk factors and risk assessment
• Skin and soft tissue assessment
• Preventive skincare
• Nutritional assessment
• Repositioning and early mobilization
• Heel pressure injury prevention
• Support surfaces for prevention
• Device related pressure injury prevention

Learning Objectives:

• Identify causes of pressure injuries.
• Recognize the financial impact of pressure injuries.
• How to develop and execute a plan to reduce pressure injuries.

Smith+Nephew products will be utilized in the webinar as examples of products that can be used to comply with the International Guidelines. The presentation reviews International pressure injury guidelines and Joint Commission recommendations.

Target Audience: Healthcare providers who care for patients at risk for pressure injuries, including those caused by medical devices, such as ICU / OR / ED Nursing Managers, Wound Care Specialist Nurses; Patient Safety Officers, Quality and Risk Management professionals.
Virtual Platform: GoToWebinar
Fee: $0
CME/CE: 0 hr

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