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“Skin Integrity in the OR: Tapes, Drapes & Positioning”

3M Health Care Academy* presents…“Skin Integrity in the OR: Tapes, Drapes & Positioning”

Skin is the largest organ in our bodies, yet it is often overlooked. In this webinar we will discuss the importance of protecting skin integrity, and what you can do in your everyday practice to ensure the way we position, drape, stick and secure things to our patients do not cause harm.

Learning Objectives  |  At the end of this session, participants should be able to:

  • Explore the impact of pressure injuries
  • Describe practical tips to help reduce pressure injuries in your facility
  • Identify high risk patients, positions and scenarios
  • Discuss how thinking about adhesives differently can impact outcomes

Speakers:

Amanda Motter, RN, BSN, CNOR | Technical Service Specialist  | 3M

Jessica Pehrson, MSN, RN, CWS, PHN | Senior Technical Service Engineer  |  3M

Target audience: Nursing, Central Service, Sterile Processing

Continuing Education Information  |  3M is an approved provider by The California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider Number CEP 5770. Each Device Reprocessing 1-hour web meeting is approved by IAHCSMM, CBSPD. These programs provide 1.0 CE contact hour.

Questions should be directed to 3M: 3MHealthCareAcademy@mmm.com

* NOTE: This is a contracted supplier-sponsored webinar. HealthTrust has not approved and/or endorsed the content. This program may contain the mention of products, services, drugs or brands presented in a case study or comparative format. Such examples are intended for educational and informational purposes and should not be perceived as a HealthTrust endorsement of any particular supplier, product, service, drug, brand or approach.