Pressure Injuries: Staging and Preventing Pressure Injuries in Long-Term Care

OVERVIEW

Pressure injuries are a common and serious concern among older adults, particularly in long-term care settings where reduced mobility and compromised nutritional status increase vulnerability. Early identification of risk factors and timely intervention are essential to prevention; however, when pressure injuries do occur, a targeted and systematic treatment approach is critical to promote healing and prevent complications.

This educational session will explore key age-related and clinical factors that contribute to pressure injury development in older adults. Participants will gain practical, evidence-based strategies for both prevention and treatment with a focus on identifying root causes, selecting appropriate interventions, and optimizing skin integrity and overall patient outcomes across care settings.

Learning Objectives

• Define pressure injury and what mechanical forces contribute to pressure injury development.
• Identify the characteristics of all pressure injury stages.
• Describe key risk factors for pressure injury development.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Providers across the senior care continuum— life plan communities, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.  This program is designed for administrators and nurses.      

CE’s: Earn 1 CE

DATE

Thursday, May 28,  2026

TIME

10:30 am-11:30 am CST

LOCATION

Online.

Virtual Link: Class Material and Zoom link will be sent two days prior

FACULTY

John Gell is the clinical educator with Solventum where he has served for 13 years helping with wound VAC therapy. In addition, John is a Medical Laboratory Technician Certified by the American College of Clinical Pathologists and Cell and Tissue Banking Specialist Certified by the American Society of Tissue Banks.

FEES

Provider and Business Members: Free
Non-members: $99

Note: Provider and Business Members, ensure you log into your account before adding to your cart, once in cart and then checkout, the price will automatically drop to $0.

Log in for member access