Course Code: REL-PAC-0-PROPOS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Recall where pressure points can develop, risk factors for pressure injuries, and how pressure injuries occur.
Describe why repositioning is important.
Identify different positions that can be used when repositioning someone.
Recall proper positioning and using assistive devices and postural supports, while taking safety precautions to prevent injury.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Proper Positioning
Pressure Points
How Does Pressure Injury Occur?
Review
Summary
Section 3: Risk Factors
Who is at Risk?
Review
Summary
Section 4: Assisting with Positioning
Key Principles
Promoting Comfort and Well-being
Positioning
Review
Summary
Section 5: Safety
Handling or Moving People
Back Injury Prevention
Mechanical Lifts
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
References
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Subject Matter Expert: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN
Stephanie has over 18 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing."
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; Direct Care Workers; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.