Pressure Ulcer Prevention

About this Training Module

This training module presents instructions and tools for preventing pressure ulcers in nursing home residents. It starts with a list of objectives. Following that is a discussion of the problem, with a summary of its solution.

The next three sections present procedures for the following:
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Elsewhere in this module—Links and Related Studies —we provide guidance and referrals to other resources to help you improve overall PU management within your facility.

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Objectives

At the end of this training module, you will be able to:
  1. Explain why pressure ulcer (PU) care is of continuing concern to federal nursing home regulators.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of the recommended frequency for PU risk assessments and give the rationale for this recommendation.
  3. Describe at least two validated instruments for assessing pressure ulcer risk. 
  4. Exercise clinical decision making over which PU risk residents are regularly reassessed.
  5. List three recommended interventions for preventing pressure ulcers. 
  6. Conduct a performance assessment that identifies residents who can reposition themselves independently and explain the importance of this assessment.
  7. Demonstrate knowledge of the clinical importance of wound assessment.
All procedures presented in this module are in accordance with the federal regulations that govern nursing home care and best practice guidelines for pressure ulcer prevention.

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