Understanding the Skin and Pressure Injuries

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-USPI

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Discuss skin changes to be aware of when caring for older adults.
Explain the risk factors that increase the chances of pressure injuries.
Identify at least three preventive measures to limit the risk of pressure injuries.

Outline:
Section 1: Understanding the Skin

Evening Rounds

Overview of the Skin

Health

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Pressure Injuries

Stages of Pressure Injuries

Knowledge Check

Causes of Pressure Injuries

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Pressure Injury Prevention

An Ounce of Prevention

Knowledge Check

Responding to Skin Issues

Avoidable or Unavoidable?

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Bobbi Whittington, BSN, RN

Bobbi is currently an SME writer for Post-Acute Care at Relias. She began her nursing career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in long-term care, where she discovered her passion for working with older adults in post-acute settings. In 1997, she earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. Demonstrating a commitment to advancing her education, she obtained an Associate Degree in Nursing from Texas County Technical Institute in 2007, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. With more than 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry, Bobbi has dedicated her career to enhancing the quality of care for older adults.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Workers; General Staff; 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.