Patient-Education for pressure injury prevention #Skin-Health-Solutions #Patient-Family-Education
MU_PatientEducationPressureInjuryPrevention.pdf
Course Description Understand the cost of Pressure Injuries (PI) in addition to the causes, risk factors, interventions and prevention strategies. The National Pressure Injury Advisory Program (NPIAP) guidelines for staging a PI are also presented, including examples to help learners stage a pressure injury. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to: Understand the epidemiology of a pressure injury Identify measures to prevent pressure injuries Recognize key strategies to a successful Pressure Injury Prevention Program Course Author This course was developed as part of Medline’s Global Health Initiative and is an extension of an education collaboration in Argentina between local nurses in Salta, Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC), and the Corporate Social Responsibility team at Medline
Develop an increased understanding of what care facilities for a successful infection prevention program. #Courses #F-Tag-Compliance #Geriatric #Infection-Prevention #Quality-Improvement #RN-LPN #Nursing-Home #CE
Course Description Pressure injuries can be a serious issue in the perioperative department...Effective prevention of pressure injury development before, during, and after surgery has the potential to greatly improve patient care and satisfaction
Course Description This short 20 minute webinar exploring skin injuries other than pressure injuries/ulcers- specifically moisture associated skin damage (MASD) including incontinence associated dermatitis (IAD), intertriginous dermatitis (ITD), medical adhesive associated skin injury (MARSI), and skin tears. Identification of risks, prevention and treatment strategies will be discussed. Learning Objectives Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to: Become familiar with skin injuries such as MASD, MARSI, and Skin Tears Differentiate IAD and ITD Identify Type 1, 2 and 3 skin tears Name risk factors for the development of MASD Identify holistic strategies for skin health Intended Audience This course is intended for nurses
Course Description Pressure injury in the emergency department (ED) is important. Patients are at a greater risk of developing a pressure injury the longer they stay in the ED, where focus is on more immediate medical needs. Review risks and implement prevention measures specific to the ED. Learning Objectives Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to: Understand the relationship of pressure ulcer development to the ED setting Identify ED patients at risk for pressure ulcer development Learn about important interventions for the prevention of pressure ulcers in the ED Intended Audience This course is intended for nurses. 1.5 CE for Nurses Start this course! #Courses #RN-LPN #Skin-and-Wound-Care #Skin-Health-Solutions #Hospital #Emergency-Critical-Care #Pressure-Injury-Prevention #Clinical-basics #Wound-Management
In hospitals, patients who are immobile and bedridden, have a high risk of hospital acquired conditions including: falls, pressure injuries, increased length of stay and ventilator associated pneumonia
Course Description Preventing pressure injuries in the pre-operative area is a critical responsibility of the perioperative nurse. Prevention starts with an in-depth assessment of the patient’s skin preoperatively and again at discharge from the operative area
Course Description This course guides you through the risks that contribute to pressure injuries. Review the various pressure injury risk assessment tools and learn how to determine the right tool for your patient or resident. Learning Objectives Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to: Understand what a pressure injury is Describe the layers of the skin Identify risk factors for skin breakdown Intended Audience This course is intended for nurses
Course Description The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there are over 8 million healthcare workers in the United States who may come into contact with infected blood through various means. One of the most dangerous ways is through needlestick injuries after the needle has been contaminated by use. This course aims to address the issue of needlestick prevention by covering recent government regulations, safety devices and techniques and guidance on avoiding needlestick injuries. Learning Objectives Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to: Identify viruses and infections that can be spread through needlestick injuries Discuss efforts that have been made to prevent needlestick injuries and increase safety for healthcare workers Recall the criteria that safer needle devices should meet Review terminology related to needlestick injuries Describe the measures that must be taken to prevent needlestick injuries Intended Audience This educational activity was developed for nurses and healthcare professionals
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