Are Your Clinical Systems Really in Place?
Pressure Ulcers
ABSTRACT:
Have you ever had to sit across the table from an attorney demanding an
explanation of your wound program? Even the most seasoned of Administrators
can find
themselves at a loss for answers. Pressure Ulcers is Part One of
a five-part clinical series designed to provide new and experienced Administrators
with clinical knowledge of high-risk, problem-prone areas.
3 NAB Clock Hours
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe 4 stages of pressure ulcers and what is
meant by an ‘unstageable’ pressure
ulcer.
- Identify 3 complications associated with pressure ulcers.
- Identify 4 risk
factors for developing pressure ulcers.
- Discuss the requirements of the
Federal Tag 314 Pressure Sores.
- Explain how the Culture Change Values “Promote
the growth and development of all” and “Each person can and
does make a difference” can
result in improved care.