Joyce Black, PhD, RN, CWCN, FAAN
Joyce Black, PhD, RN, will provide an update on the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel’s (NPUAP) changes in terminology and in the staging system. In addition, Dr. Black will discuss pressure injury prevention and treatment strategies due to medical device-related pressure injuries and mucosal membrane pressure injuries. Note: This presentation is 1.5 hours long.
Audience
Nursing home staff.
Objectives
- Describe the rationale for changing the term pressure ulcer to pressure injury.
- Identify the changes in the 2016 NPUAP staging system.
- Identify pressure injury prevention and treatment strategies.
Speakers
Joyce M. Black, PhD, RN, CWCN, FAAN. Dr. Black is an associate professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She is known through her work with the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, especially in staging pressure ulcers and deep tissue injury. Dr. Black is certified in wound care and is a member of the American Academy of Nursing for her work in deep tissue injury.
Recording
Visit YouTube for Webinar | Pressure Injury Definition and Stages: Changes to the Staging System.
Handouts
Download PDF handout.
Contact
If you have questions or concerns, contact Emily Nelson, 608-441-8242, enelson@metastar.com.
Continuing Education
CE Pressure Injury Webinar Information
A Great 8+ presentation brought to you by Lake Superior Quality Innovation Network, the Medicare QIO-QIN serving Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, in partnership with the QIN-QIOs serving Alaska, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.