Pressure Injury Assessment, Prevention, and Management

One of the most preventable types of wounds seen in the long-term care setting is the pressure injury.  Since pressure injuries are largely preventable, governing agencies take a close look at them when facilities are monitored.  This educational activity provides a comprehensive look at best practices for prevention and treatment of pressure injuries as well as guidelines for assessment and documentation.  While the target audience is the nurse, due to the in-depth clinical nature of this activity, nursing assistants may benefit.  Most pressure injuries can be predicted and prevented.  The nurse’s role is to ensure proper assessment of the skin, identify risk factors, and plan for proper pressure prevention strategies.