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Course Description
The purpose of this course is to enhance participants' understanding, awareness, and knowledge of pressure injury pathophysiology, treatment strategies, and the prevention of hospital-acquired pressure injuries. Additionally, the course aims to deepen familiarity with the NDNQI data collection framework as it relates to pressure injury prevalence. The agenda includes a Skin Team overview, foundational knowledge on skin health (Skin 101), detailed discussions on pressure injuries, a review of skin care nursing practice guidelines, and insights into national benchmarking standards.
Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support
No financial nor in-kind commercial support was received for this education activity.
Target Audience
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Respiratory Therapists
Learning Objectives
- Participants will identify skin pathophysiology concepts and care bundles to prevent pressure injury development
- Participants will apply evidence-based strategies for the treatment of pressure injuries and wounds
- Participants will interpret pressure injury data using the NDNQI data collection framework and national benchmarking
Laura Welch, BSN, RN, CWON, NPD-BC, CPN
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Children’s National Hospital. Children’s National Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Children’s National Hospital Accreditation Provider# 4008362.
Available Credit
- 2.00 ANCCChildren’s National Hospital will provide 2.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
- 2.00 ParticipationSuccessful completion of this continuing education activity.
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