Skin and Wound Management Module 5: Assessment and Treatment of Pressure Injuries
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Licensed nurses are responsible for performing comprehensive assessments upon admission, quarterly, and with significant changes in condition. Assessment for skin risk is an important component of the overall assessment process and should include identifying signs of skin breakdown, wound deterioration, identifying appropriate support surfaces, and describing the types of wound dressings appropriate for the specific wound. This presentation will walk through the assessment process and provide guidance as to preventive measures to initiate if skin integrity is identified as a risk.
Objectives:
- Discuss the importance of a comprehensive initial assessment
- Explain physical characteristics of a pressure injury
- State the signs of wound deterioration
- Identify considerations when selecting a support surface
- Describe the types of wound dressings available for treatment of pressure injuries
Attendees will be awarded 1.0 ANCC contact hours for completing the course/webinar.
Program Start Date: 2/12/2025 | Program Review Date: 2/11/2028
This program has been submitted for Continuing Education for 1.25 total participant hours from NAB/NCERS.
Program Start Date: 2/12/2025 | Program Review Date: 2/11/2026
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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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