Description

The primary aim of this program is to deepen healthcare professionals' understanding of the pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment strategies for pressure injuries, with a particular focus on hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs). The program also seeks to increase familiarity with the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) data collection framework, emphasizing its role in accurately tracking pressure injury prevalence and improving overall patient safety.

Target Audience

Nurses

Learning Objectives

1. Analyze the pathophysiology and risk factors of pressure injuries, including those related to medical devices, to improve early detection and intervention.
2. Apply evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies for hospital-acquired pressure injuries, focusing on skin assessment, repositioning, moisture management, device rotation, and support surface utilization.
3. Assess pressure injuries accurately, including their staging and documentation in the EMR, to enhance timely and appropriate interventions.
4. Interpret organizational pressure injury data in conjunction with NDNQI benchmarking to drive quality improvement and data-driven pressure injury decision making.

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

ANCC Credit Designation Statement

Nurses: Children’s National Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of 4.0 Live ANCC contact hours. 

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships​

The planning committee and presenters have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support

No financial nor in-kind commercial support was received for this education activity.