Elder Care

Pressure Sores: Tips for GNA's

Order# CE603

interactive discussion and demonstrations
20 minutes
$150 purchase; $75 rental

Pressure sores are clearly one of the most troublesome problems in long-term care. More than any other team member, the GNA must assume the vital of daily checking for skin problems.

This program clearly presents what a pressure sore is; what puts a resident at risk for developing pressure sores; the stages of pressure sores; and how to prevent pressure sores.

Clinical vignettes include bedside examination of pressure sores and management strategies.
Filmed at Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.

Topics: skin care, bed sores, pressure sore
Audience: Long-term care, hospice and home health care staff; students in allied health training programs

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