Pressure Ulcer Collaborative Kick-Off
October 2008
Education is the key to a proactive pressure ulcer program of prevention and timely, appropriate interventions. Understanding the mechanisms behind pressure ulcer formation, identifying at-risk and high-risk residents, conducting thorough skin and risk assessment will assist in the development of a comprehensive care plan with consideration of all factors contributing to and affecting the ulcer and the resident. This education program has been developed to assist healthcare providers in long term care facilities to meet the challenges faced in preventing, managing, and healing pressure ulcers.
Program Information
All documents are in 
Adobe Acrobat format unless noted otherwise.
- New Oportunities to Improve Pressure Ulcer Prevention & Treatment
- Hanging Wet-to-Dry Dressings Out to Dry
- Components of a Comprehensive Skin Assessment
- What Hospitals Can Learn About Pressure Ulcers From Long-Term Care Clinicians
- Inpatient Prospective Payment Changes: A Guide for the WOC Nurse
- KFMC Intro
- Dr. Heather Hettrick's Presentation
- Additional Slides from Dr. Hettrick
Sue Sheridon's Story
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If you have questions, feel free to contact Tami Sterling at 1-800-432-0770 or by email.