Skin and Wound Management Module 2: Reducing Risk of Pressure Injuries

Preventing skin integrity issues is a critical part of what we do every day. This presentation will discuss what a pressure injury is and explain common risk factors for wound development. A strong Risk Reduction Program is also an important component of reducing the risk of pressure injuries and we will describe this process to assist your center in achieving the goal of reducing the risk of pressure injuries.



Attendees will be awarded 1.0 ANCC contact hours for completing the course/webinar.
Program Start Date: 1/22/2025 | Program Review Date: 1/21/2028

This program has been submitted for Continuing Education for 1.25 total participant hours from NAB/NCERS. 

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Program Start Date: 1/22/2025 | Program Review Date 1/21/2026

Call the HealthCap Education Coordinator at 734-996-2700 for further information.



Angie Szumlinski, LNHA, RN, GERO-BC, RAC-CT, BS

Director of Risk Management

HealthCap Risk Management Services

Ms. Szumlinski is a nationally-recognized leader in long-term care, with a wealth of experience in virtually every operational and clinical aspect of the industry. She has experience as an Owner/Provider, Administrator, Director of Nursing, Corporate Quality Assurance Coordinator, and independent consultant. In the last 8 years, she has personally conducted over 1,000 on-site risk management visits at facilities across the country, touching every acuity level within the long-term care spectrum. As aA nationally recognized presenter for health care associations on current trends and best practices in the long-term care industry, Ms. Szumlinski is the author of hundreds of best-practice bulletins, in-service modules, and has hosted hundreds of risk management seminars across the country. Respected for success in assisting facilities in achieving and maintaining regulatory compliance, Ms. Szumlinski served two terms as an Associate Board Member for NCAL, is a member of the AHCA Survey/Regulatory Committee and served as a team leader for the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award program for 8 years. Ms. Szumlinski is the Nurse Planner for HealthCap Risk Management’s American Nursing Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) accredited education program.

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Video
Open to view video.  |  64 minutes
Open to view video.  |  64 minutes
Quiz
10 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  8/10 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
10 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  8/10 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail At the conclusion of the program, please take a few minutes to complete the post-test. A score of 80% or higher is required to pass. Upon passing the quiz, a certificate will be available for you to download. Please be sure your profile is updated with the correct license information.
Webinar Evaluation
8 Questions
8 Questions Complete an evaluation of your learning and professional development to earn your certificate.
ANCC Credits and Certificate
Up to 1.00 medical credits available  |  Certificate available
Up to 1.00 medical credits available  |  Certificate available
NAB Credits & Certificate
Up to 1.25 medical credits available  |  Certificate available
Up to 1.25 medical credits available  |  Certificate available
Certificate
No credits available  |  Certificate available
No credits available  |  Certificate available