Teaching and Learning in Nursing October 2016 Editorial

Teaching and Learning in Nursing October 2016 EditorialBest Practices Update: Pressure InjuriesTracey J. Siegel EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, CWCN

New Clinical Information for Nursing FacultyPressure Ulcers are now Pressure Injuries!

Here is the new definition of a pressure injury:A pressure injury is localized damage to the skin and/or underlying soft tissue usually over a bony prominence or related to a medical or other device. The injury can present as intact skin or an open ulcer and may be painful. The injury occurs as a result of intense and/or prolonged pressure or pressure in combination with shear. The tolerance of soft tissue for pressure and shear may also be affected by microclimate, nutrition, perfusion, co-morbidities and condition of the soft tissue (NPUAP. 2016).

Why is this Important?Our graduates need to up aware of the latest evidence so they can hit the ground running in todays complex health care environment.Pressure Injuries are a Nurse Sensitive IndicatorEven the latest editions of nursing text books will not include this information!

Additional Information and Resources for Nursing Faculty and EducatorsNational Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel websitehttp://www.npuap.org/

The Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (http://aawconline.org/)Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society (http://www.npuap.org/)Wound Healing Society (http://woundheal.org/)Symposium of Advanced Wound care (http://www.sawc.net/)NDNQI Pressure Ulcer Training (https://members.nursingquality.org/NDNQIPressureUlcerTraining/)

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