Module IV: Pressure Ulcers

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Module IV: Pressure Ulcers:
Understanding and Staging Pressure Ulcers

Pressure ulcers are a global health care concern. Recognizing and identifying pressure ulcers is paramount to establishing prevention and treatment strategies within healthcare facilities. This program provides you with an overview of the essentials elements of pressure ulcer assessment and staging.

Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program participants will be able to:

Discuss the importance of pressure ulcers as a health care concern
Describe how a pressure ulcer develops
Identify the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel's Staging Classification System
Document the key elements in pressure ulcer assessment and staging