Skin Management for Direct Care Staff
Recorded On: 12/19/2022
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Although pressure occurs between solid surface and boney prominence, it is important to remember, it can also occur anywhere! Pressure can happen quickly and progress rapidly, taking a long time to heal! As direct care staff it is important that you understand the risks. This 30 minute program was developed to assist you in identifying risk and initiating interventions to assist in preventing skin integrity issues.
Objectives:
- Identify areas of highest risk for skin breakdown
- Identify ways that direct care staff can assist in preventing pressure injuries
- Identify environmental factors that increase risk for impaired skin integrity
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 experience as an Owner/Provider, Administrator, Director of Nursing, Corporate Quality Assurance Coordinator and independent consultant. Ms. Szumlinski conducts risk management visits at facilities across the country, touching every acuity level within the post-acute care spectrum. Ms. Szumlinski served as an Associate Board Member for NCAL, is a member of the AHCA/NCAL Survey/Regulatory committee, NCAL Quality committee, HCAM Legal/ Clinical Committee and served as a Senior Examiner/Team Leader for the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Program for 7 years. Ms. Szumlinski is a Nurse Planner for the HealthCap® RMS ANCC accredited education program.
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