Course Code: REL-PAC-0-PPI
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify at least three factors that increase a person’s risk for developing a pressure injury.
Describe the staging of pressure injuries
Indicate two interventions to prevent pressure injuries.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Defining Pressure Injuries
Meet Frank
What Is A Pressure Injury?
How Does a Pressure Injury Occur?
Common Areas for Pressure Injuries
Meet Susan
Summary
Section 3: Pressure Injury Staging
Layers of the Skin
Staging the Wound Scene
At Risk
Internal Risk Factors
External Risk Factors
Assessment of Risk
Meet Mary
Summary
Section 4: Prevention
T-N-T
Pressure Relief
Skin Care
Physical Activity
Summary
Section 5: Case Study
Meet James
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Bobbi Whittington, BSN, RN
Bobbi began her nursing career as a CNA in long-term care and found her passion for working with older adults in the post-acute setting. She received her LPN certificate in 1997 from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. Continuing her education, she earned her Associate Degree in Nursing in 2007 from Texas County Technical Institute in Missouri and later obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. Bobbi has over 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry
Reviewer: Laura Anderson, MSN RN, WCC
Laura Anderson is currently a Curriculum Designer for Post-Acute Care at Relias and manages a team of subject matter expert writers. Previously, she was a Director of Nursing, Clinical Informatics Nurse, Senior Clinical Consultant, Nurse Auditor, Business Office Manager, Clinical Author, and Wound Care Nurse. Laura has dedicated more than 20 years of professional practice to the skilled nursing and long-term care industry. After receiving her Masters of Science in nursing with an emphasis in geriatrics, mental health, and education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she continued to pursue additional training in wound care. Laura is passionate about providing quality, resident-centered care that encompasses the whole person.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; Direct Care Workers; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.