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Arjo* Academy presents…“Not Too Hard, Not Too Soft: Finding the Right Support Surface for Every Patient”

Inspired by the “Goldilocks” approach to support surface selection, this webinar examines how clinicians can identify the optimal support surface based on mobility, pressure injury risk, existing wounds, shear exposure and moisture management needs. Participants will leave with practical tips for selecting, evaluating, and maintaining support surfaces across acute, critical care and long-term care settings.

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

1. Describe support surface science
2. Describe how to match patient individual needs to support surface selection
3. Identify when a support surface needs upgrading

Presenter:

Dr. Joyce Black, Professor Emeritus, College of Nursing  |  University of Nebraska Medical Center   |  Previous President of the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel and cochairman of the NPIAP’s task force

Sharon Maris, RN  |  Director Global Medical Affairs  |  Arjo

Target Audience: Nurses of all levels

Continuing Education: Attendees of this complimentary webinar will have the opportunity to earn One (1) Contact Hour by participating the entire session and submitting the Evaluation Form at the end of the session. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider Number #CEP17028.

*Webinar support by Arjo Inc.

Questions?  Chad Rodrigue,  (623) 533-9832 or Email: chad.rodrigue@arjo.com

*NOTE: This is a supplier and/or industry resource-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.