The following Skin Health Management in Assisted Living Training is designed to educate healthcare professionals (HCP) on how to properly manage skin health within assisted living centers. Additionally, the management of skin health is crucial to the proper care of those living within assisted living centers. This course offers valuable insight and practical strategies aimed towards achieving the best and most compassionate care regarding the skin health of the elderly. Within this training, we will explore the understanding of skin conditions regarding elderly patients, plan of action in case a skin breakout occurs, identify residents who are vulnerable to certain skin conditions, and how accurate documentation is crucial in keeping patients healthy.
What You Will Learn:
- Common skin conditions affecting elderly residents
- Strategies to prevent skin breakdown
- Risk assessments to identify residents at high risk for skin conditions
- The importance of accurate documentation
Details
Course length: 45 minutes; CME: 0.75
Languages: American English
Key features: Audio narration, learning activity, and post-assessment.
American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians. Our Continuing Medical Education (CME) program is committed to enhancing the knowledge, skills, and professional performance of healthcare providers to improve patient care outcomes. Through high-quality educational activities, we aim to address the identified educational gaps and to support the continuous professional development of our medical community. American Medical Compliance designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim this credit for their complete participation in this activity.
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Why is Skin Health Important for Elderly Patients?
The body’s largest organ by size is skin. As you get older, your skin changes with age. It becomes thinner, loses fat, becomes slack, and loses moisture. Scratches, cuts, or bumps can take longer to heal. Years of being outside underneath the sun for lengthened amount of time can lead to wrinkles, dryness, age spots, and even cancer.
Learning how to ensure proper skin health is crucial in guaranteeing the most effective and necessary care for elderly patients.
