Despite a vast array of prevention strategies in healthcare institutions, hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) continue to occur, especially in critical care. HAPI rates have been reported to range from 2.8% to 53.4% in critical care units, compared with 2.0% to 8.3% in medical-surgical units. Regulatory and quality organizations consider HAPI rates to be a measure of the quality of care provided and assess financial penalties when they occur. Risk factors associated with HAPI development are not completely understood. Nonmodifiable risk factors such as age and history of pressure injuries may tip the scale toward pressure injury development despite preventive interventions. Unavoidable pressure injuries may occur with high magnitude and severity of risk factors and when preventive measures are contraindicated or inadequate. This session will highlight the problem of pressure ulcers for patient safety, epidemiology, and risk factors. The diagnosis, prevention, and management of HAPIs will also be discussed.
- Provider:Society of Critical Care Medicine
- Activity Link: https://congress2024.sccm.org/aaStatic.asp?SFP=VFJVUUtHWFdAMTU3NjlAQ29uZ3Jlc3MgRGlnaXRhbA
- Start Date: 2024-01-21 06:00:00
- End Date: 2024-01-21 06:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
- MOC Credit Details: ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine