Pressure Injury: Prevention
Pressure Injury: Prevention is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Course Originally Released on: 06/26/2023
Date of Most Recent Review: 6/26/2023
Course Termination/ Update Date: 12/31/2026
Description:
Over 2 million people develop a pressure injury (PI) in the U.S. every year (Padula & Delarmente, 2019). This statistic highlights the importance of preventing pressure injuries before they happen. It is crucial for healthcare professionals to have an understanding of pressure injury pathophysiology, risk factors and assessment, as well as evidence-based prevention strategies to make informed decisions about the best ways to protect their patients.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to educate nurses in acute care settings on best practices for pressure injury prevention.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Analyze risk factors and assessment findings.
• Identify evidence-based PI prevention strategies.
• Recognize the role of new technologies in PI prevention.