Medical device related pressure injury
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Join our webinar for a focused look at the risks and prevention of medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs), a growing concern in patient safety. Through expert insights and practical guidance, participants will learn how to recognize common devices that contribute to pressure injuries and implement effective prevention strategies. The session also introduces a structured prevention bundle designed to support consistent and proactive care.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe common types of medical devices that can cause pressure injury.
- Identify strategies to prevent medical device-related pressure injury.
- Describe key components of MDRPI prevention bundle.
Presenter
Joyce Pittman, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, CWOCN, FAAN
Associate Professor College of Nursing - University of South Alabama
Experienced nurse scientist, researcher, educator and clinician with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Strong nursing professional skilled in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) Nursing, Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Education. Joyce has published numerous journal articles, authored book chapters, and is a national speaker regarding WOC conditions and issues. Her practice and research is focused on improving the quality of life of those individuals with wound, ostomy, and continence issues and improving the quality of care provided in our healthcare systems.