Skin and Pressure Injury: Assessment and Prevention Strategies

Skin and Pressure Injury: Assessment and Prevention Strategies is organized by Medical Interactive Community.,,Release Date: December 16, 2020,Expiration Date: December 16, 2023,,Description:,Skin assessment and documentation of skin and pressure injuries impact patient care as well as financial reimbursement for hospitals. This activity is the first part of three activities on skin and pressure injury. This activity focuses on basic skin assessment, risk factors for skin breakdown and pressure injury, and prevention strategy.,,Learning Outcomes/Objectives:,Upon completion, participants should be able to (list objectives using numbers):,• Identify the layers of the skin.,• Describe risk factors for skin breakdown and pressure injury development.,• Incorporate strategies into the care plan to prevent or minimize the incidence for skin injury.