NUR181 - F686 Preventing Pressure Ulcers (1.0 HR)

Purpose: The nurse will enhance their understanding of CMS requirements in preventing pressure ulcer/injury as well as promoting the healing of pressure ulcers/injuries that are present.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to
1. Define terminology related to pressure ulcer/injury.
2. Describe how pressure ulcer/injury occur.
3. Explain pressure ulcer/injury prevention measures.
4. Identify risk factors that increase an individual’s susceptibility to develop or to not heal pressure ulcer/injury.
5. Discuss pressure points and tissue tolerance.
6. Describe interventions that can be utilized to prevent or treat a pressure ulcer/injury.
7. Discuss pressure ulcer/injury, including the three most common types of ulcers, staging, healing, signs and symptoms of infection, and dressings and treatment.

Continuing Education Credits: 1.0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 1.0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 1.0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 1.0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 1.0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.0 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.