Description
Medical devices and Medical adhesives frequently interface with vulnerable skin and soft tissue and commonly lead to hospital acquired injuries. Medical Device-Related Skin Injury (MDRSI) is associated with device related pressure injuries. Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injury (MARSI) may cause erythema, vesicles, skin erosion and skin tears. Both place patients at risk of secondary infections, pain, increased length of hospital stays or delayed wound healing. This presentation will discuss common sources of MDRSI and MARSI and the patient population at risk. It will also bring greater awareness to the need to assess the skin frequently and employ preventive actions when using medical devices and medical adhesives to prevent skin injury and thus improve clinical practice in all health care settings.
Major Content Areas Covered in the Course
Competencies
The WTA Program prepares participants with competencies that they can apply to their
practice immediately upon completion of the program. These competencies are assessed
through the online multiple choice and case scenario exams, as well as hands-on skills return
demonstrations. Course participants are expected to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the
following areas:
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this educational program, the learner should be able to:
- List common sources of Medical Device Related Pressure Injuries.
- List common sources of Medical Adhesive Skin Injuries.
- Identify patients who are at risk for Medical device Pressure Injuries or Medical Adhesive Skin Injuries.
- Recognize a Medical Device Related Skin Injury during skin assessment.
- Recognize a Medical Adhesive Related Skin injury during skin assessment.
- Discuss Medical Device Related Skin Injury preventive interventions
- Discuss Medical Adhesive Related Skin Injury preventive interventions
- Articulate methods to increase patient safety when using medical devices and medical adhesives.
Target Audience: RN, Nurse Practitioners, Health Care Professionals who work with WOC patients.
Instructor: Marcia Yvette Myers DNP, CNS, RN, CWCN
Course ID: IC-004
CE Broker Educational Provider Tracking #: 50-30075
CE Broker Course Tracking #: 20-841653
CE Credit Hours: 2.00
Credit Information:
In order to receive contact hours, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must not be absent for more than 10 minutes of the activity.
- Score 70% or higher on the post-test.
- Submit the online course evaluation
- Print out your certificate and/or save it to your computer.
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- Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
- Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
- Arkansas State Board of Nursing
- District of Columbia Board of Nursing
- Florida Board of Nursing (Provider # 50-30075)
- Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
- Georgia Board of Nursing
- Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
- Kentucky Board of Nursing
- Mississippi Board of Nursing
- New Mexico Board of Nursing
- North Dakota Board of Nursing
- South Carolina Board of Nursing
- West Virginia Board Of Examiners For Registered Professional Nurses
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- California Board of Registered Nursing
- Delaware Board of Nursing
- Idaho Board of Nursing
- Iowa Board of Nursing
- Kansas Board of Nursing
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing
- Montana Board of Nursing
- Nebraska Board of Nursing
- New Hampshire Board of Nursing
- North Carolina Board of Nursing
- Ohio Board of Nursing
- Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
- Texas Board of Nursing
- Virginia Board of Nursing
- Wyoming State Board of Nursing
Disclosures:
Marcia Yvette Myers DNP, CNS, RN, CWCN has disclosed that she has no relevant financial relationships or conflicts of interest with commercial interests related directly or indirectly to this educational activity.
Commercial Support or Non-Commercial Sponsorship: There is no commercial support or non-commercial sponsorship for this activity.
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