Od-040711 FY26 Prevention of Pressure Injuries Among Hospitalized Adult Patients
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Description
This course offers 1.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education credits for nurses. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to September 29, 2027. Once your evaluation is complete, under Main Menu in SiTEL click on the CloudCME link and click on My CE/ Transcript to find the credits the next business day.
Welcome to the Prevention of Pressure Injuries Among Hospitalized Adult Patients online education. This course consists of two assessment-based e-learning modules in which you will examine and discover the guidelines and best practices relating to the prevention of pressure injuries among hospitalized adult patients, based on MedStar Health’s Nursing Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) Prevention of Pressure Injuries Among Hospitalized Adult Patients.
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Objectives
- Complete skin assessments, specifically when caring for bariatric patients.
- Explain the difference between moisture-associated skin damage and pressure injuries.
- Recognize the progressive stages of pressure injuries and how to respond to them.
- Recognize the signs and factors of pressure injury risk among hospitalized adult patients.
- Understand the role of nutrition related to the risk of pressure injuries.
- Understand your role and responsibilities in the prevention of pressure injuries.
- Utilize repositioning techniques and medical devices to protect hospitalized patients from pressure injuries.