Pressure Injury Prevention: Best Practices for a Proactive Approach

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Pressure injuries remain a preventable cause of morbidity and mortality for patients in the healthcare setting. Patient health status, unanticipated surgical complications, and surgical positioning are just a few examples of ways pressure injuries can begin. Learn how to assess each individual patient and implement risk assessment tools. Also, learn to evaluate the best support surfaces to prevent pressure injuries for characteristics such as ease-of-use, evidence-based best practices, and ability to allow for tissue reperfusion. After this learning activity, you will be equipped with a comprehensive understanding of how to help your facility prevent pressure injuries for your patients.