Course Code: REL-PAC-0-USEWP
Hours: 0.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify common types of special equipment used to prevent skin wounds.
Indicate how to safely use and check this equipment during care.
Outline:
Section 1: Using Wound Prevention Equipment
Understanding the Basics
What Is Wound Prevention Equipment?
Who Is at Risk for Pressure Injuries?
Pressure-Relieving Equipment
Positioning and Elevation
At Risk Pressure Points
Maintaining Body Alignment
Ensuring Proper Maintenance
Observation, Reporting, and Documentation
Comfort and Skin Protection Strategies
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resource
References
Reviewer: Laura Anderson, MSN RN, WCC
Laura Anderson is currently a Curriculum Designer for Post-Acute Care at Relias and manages a team of subject matter expert writers. Previously, she was a Director of Nursing, Clinical Informatics Nurse, Senior Clinical Consultant, Nurse Auditor, Business Office Manager, Clinical Author, and Wound Care Nurse. Laura has dedicated more than 20 years of professional practice to the skilled nursing and long-term care industry. After receiving her Masters of Science in nursing with an emphasis in geriatrics, mental health, and education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she continued to pursue additional training in wound care. Laura is passionate about providing quality, resident-centered care that encompasses the whole person.
Subject Matter Expert: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN
The content for this course was revised by Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN.
Kathleen has over 38 years of clinical and teaching experience spanning both acute and post-acute care settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and received specialized infection control training through the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology, in collaboration with NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen's diverse career includes roles in long-term care, critical care, acute care, occupational health, and education. Most recently, she served as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care, where she played a pivotal role in staff education and infection prevention.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff; Unlicensed Personnel; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.