Introduction
The faculty in this webinar will share their experience with developing local pathways to ensure skin care is utilised to reduce occurrence of incontinence associated dermatitis which can lead to pressure ulcers. Speakers will discuss best practice and how change has been implemented in a local hospital setting.
What you will learn
- Define the key principles of skin care and describe its importance in maintaining skin integrity and preventing skin injuries.
- Explain the reasons for minimizing variations in clinical practice to enhance patient outcomes and clinical efficiency.
- Apply the concepts of incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) and pressure ulcers to differentiate between the two conditions based on their etiology, signs, and symptoms.
- Analyse methods and strategies for reducing practice variations with the goal of optimizing patient outcomes and clinical efficiency.
- Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of adopting skin care pathways within your clinical practice and identify their impact on patient care and outcomes.
Contributors
- Heidi Sandoz, United Kingdom
- Kelly Phillips, United Kingdom
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Accreditations
Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS Eng)
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Royal College of Surgeons of England*
*This Smith+Nephew Medical Education eLearning content is accredited by the RCS (Royal College of Surgeons of England) as part of the centre accreditation. You will receive a certificate of attendance upon full completion of the module.
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