Skin & Wound Assessment Fundamentals
$89.00
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Description
Wound care in post-acute settings presents assessment, treatment and documentation challenges for the nursing team. This webinar series is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and skills needed for implementing a comprehensive and effective wound care management system. Participants will be prepared to meet the CMS wound related requirements in the areas of assessment, MDS coding, CAA and care plan development, as well as prevention and treatment of pressure associated wounds. This first presentation in the 6-part series will enhance the participants grasp of skin and wound assessment basics, as well as providing insight into common assessment pitfalls that can result in poor clinical outcomes, survey deficiencies and potential litigation.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will recognize the essential elements of a thorough and accurate skin/wound assessment.
- Participants will understand the key characteristics that comprise a precise representation of the healing status of wounds.
- Participants will be prepared to avoid the common assessment pitfalls that can result in poor clinical outcomes, survey deficiencies and potential litigation.
Webinar recorded October 2024
