OVERVIEW

Protocols for the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Injuries: Sustaining Outcomes at the Point of Care is organized by Healthcare Made Practical (HMP) Communications LLC and will be held from Mar 31, 2017 - Dec 31, 2019.

Intended Learners
This activity is designed for physicians, podiatrists, and nurses involved in the treatment of patients with or at risk for pressure injuries.

Accreditation:
CME:
NACCME designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

CNE:
This continuing nursing education activity awards 1.0 contact hour.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #13255 for 1.0 contact hour.

Continuing Podiatric Education:
North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. NACCME has approved this activity for a maximum of 1.0 continuing education contact hour.

Learning Objectives:
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
• Describe the pathogenesis of pressure ulcer formation
• Recognize the implications of pressure injuries on patient quality of life and healthcare costs
• Examine recent guidance from the NPUAP and AHRQ on the use of foam dressings along with a comprehensive prevention/treatment protocol in the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers
• Develop comprehensive protocols for the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries and sustained outcomes at the point of service