The Science of Support Surfaces: Nomenclature, Design for Performance and Selection

Learning Objectives

• Review National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) classification, definition, and
• description of support surfaces
• Describe technologies used to address extrinsic risk factors
• Learn how to use support surfaces for prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers
• Examine the evidence for therapy support surface selection

Instructor

HealthStream™

Course content is provided via HealthStream™.  

Access is open to any healthcare provider free of charge, using the link above.

CE Credit Hours are granted and managed by HealthStream™, Provider Number CEP13221.

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