Course Description:Pressure ulcers is Archive: and other wound and skin issues are a major cause of morbidity, mortality, regulatory scrutiny and lawsuits..
Archive: Course Description:Pressure ulcers and other wound and skin issues are a major cause of morbidity, mortality, regulatory scrutiny and lawsuits.
They is are a hot topic in any health care arena..
They are a hot topic in any health care arena.
Facilities is are seeing greater scrutiny and penalties for failure to deliver evidence-based and up-to-date wound and skin care, and the need to have a well-educated and trained staff.Heidi Huddleston Cross will provide you with the latest assessment, prevention and treatment strategies for skin and wound care..
Facilities are seeing greater scrutiny and penalties for failure to deliver evidence-based and up-to-date wound and skin care, and the need to have a well-educated and trained staff.Heidi Huddleston Cross will provide you with the latest assessment, prevention and treatment strategies for skin and wound care.
She is will discuss wound and skin assessment, wound bed preparation and debridement, as well as the best skin care products and practices for cleansing, moisturizing, and protection.This seminar is geared toward busy health care professionals interested in expanding their overall understanding of skin and wound care, and improving the quality of care for their patients..
She will discuss wound and skin assessment, wound bed preparation and debridement, as well as the best skin care products and practices for cleansing, moisturizing, and protection.This seminar is geared toward busy health care professionals interested in expanding their overall understanding of skin and wound care, and improving the quality of care for their patients.
Heidi is is a sought-after presenter, and is sure to bring your knowledge and skill to a new level, with improved outcomes and decreased costs..
Heidi is a sought-after presenter, and is sure to bring your knowledge and skill to a new level, with improved outcomes and decreased costs.
this important one-day educational event!Objectives:Discuss evidence- is Plan to attend based practice, identifying guidelines.Identify factors that affect wound healing.Describe the essential components of wound and skin assessment, including pressure ulcer staging.Explain evidence-based skin and wound care, and dressings and treatments.Compare the different types of wound debridement.Discuss venous, arterial, and diabetic ulcers.Examine palliative and regulatory issues.Program Outline:Overview of Evidence-based Skin & Wound Care PracticesGuidelinesAgency for Healthcare Research and QualityWound, Ostomy, Continence Nurses SocietyNational Pressure Ulcer Advisory PanelSkin: A Vital OrganSkin functions and anatomyGeriatric skinK eeping skin healthyWound Assessment: When Things Go WrongPhases of wound healingAcute vs..
Plan to attend this important one-day educational event!Objectives:Discuss evidence-based practice, identifying guidelines.Identify factors that affect wound healing.Describe the essential components of wound and skin assessment, including pressure ulcer staging.Explain evidence-based skin and wound care, and dressings and treatments.Compare the different types of wound debridement.Discuss venous, arterial, and diabetic ulcers.Examine palliative and regulatory issues.Program Outline:Overview of Evidence-based Skin & Wound Care PracticesGuidelinesAgency for Healthcare Research and QualityWound, Ostomy, Continence Nurses SocietyNational Pressure Ulcer Advisory PanelSkin: A Vital OrganSkin functions and anatomyGeriatric skinK eeping skin healthyWound Assessment: When Things Go WrongPhases of wound healingAcute vs.
chronic woundsPrevention of skin issues, is particularly pressure ulcersWound Assessment: A Very Good Place to StartThorough history and physicalIdentify risk factorsContributory risk factors: intrinsic and extrinsicLocation, location, locationDimensionsUndermining/tunnelingWound bedWound marginsExudatePeri-wound tissueIs that wound infected?MRSAOsteomyelitisWound Dressings and TreatmentMoist wound healingDressing typesSilver and other antimicrobial dressingsNegative pressure therapyNutritionLoading and supportWound Bed Preparation and DebridementAutolyticEnzymaticMechanicalConservative sharpSurgicalYikes!.
chronic woundsPrevention of skin issues, particularly pressure ulcersWound Assessment: A Very Good Place to StartThorough history and physicalIdentify risk factorsContributory risk factors: intrinsic and extrinsicLocation, location, locationDimensionsUndermining/tunnelingWound bedWound marginsExudatePeri-wound tissueIs that wound infected?MRSAOsteomyelitisWound Dressings and TreatmentMoist wound healingDressing typesSilver and other antimicrobial dressingsNegative pressure therapyNutritionLoading and supportWound Bed Preparation and DebridementAutolyticEnzymaticMechanicalConservative sharpSurgicalYikes!
.Types of Wounds: is Know Thine EnemyPressure ulcers and stagingIncontinence associated dermatitisVenous stasis ulcersLymphedemaLower extremity arterial diseaseLower extremity neuropathic diseaseSkin tears/adhesive injuriesPalliative Care and Regulatory IssuesPalliative care: when enough is enoughAcute care: Present on Admission (POA) codesLong Term Care: MDS 3.0Home care: OASIS-C.
.Types of Wounds: Know Thine EnemyPressure ulcers and stagingIncontinence associated dermatitisVenous stasis ulcersLymphedemaLower extremity arterial diseaseLower extremity neuropathic diseaseSkin tears/adhesive injuriesPalliative Care and Regulatory IssuesPalliative care: when enough is enoughAcute care: Present on Admission (POA) codesLong Term Care: MDS 3.0Home care: OASIS-C