Ask an Expert: Understanding and Preventing Pressure Injuries

ASK AN EXPERT Understanding and Preventing Pressure Injuries

Don’t let pressure get the best of you! Join wound care nurses Rachel Grace and Lauren Danzi from HAPI Shield as they unpack the ins and outs of pressure injuries in SCI. You’ll learn risk factors, prevention strategies and practical tips. The session will conclude with a Q&A where you can ask questions.

Session outline:

• Welcome & Objectives: We will start with a brief welcome and outline our goals for the session, emphasizing the importance of preventing pressure injuries.
• Foundational Definitions & Scope: The panelists will explain key definitions and the significance of pressure injuries in SCI, providing a solid foundation for understanding.
• Pathophysiology & Unique SCI: Learn about the unique challenges faced by people with SCI and how these contribute to the risk of pressure injuries.
• Risk Factors: We will discuss common risk factors, helping you identify and understand the importance of proactive measures.
• Evidence‑Based Prevention Strategies: Discover practical, evidence-based strategies to prevent pressure injuries.
• Case Snapshot & Key Take‑Home Messages: A real-life case will highlight key points, ensuring you leave with actionable insights.
• Questions and Resources: The session will conclude with a Q&A where you can ask questions and receive valuable resources to support ongoing care.

Join us to gain knowledge and tools to help prevent pressure injuries and improve the quality of life for those with SCI!

About the Experts: Meet the HAPI Shield team. We are wound care nurses who knew hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) reduction strategies could be made so much simpler and effective if staff were empowered with the right knowledge and training. As a critical care nurse, Rachael Grace has 4 years of experience working in CTICU, SICU, MICU, Trauma ICU, and wound care. Lauren Danzi has 10 years of experience in acute care, outpatient care, long-term care, and wound care. Together, we provide a wide array of expertise to the HAPI Shield reduction team. HAPI shield is a company that specializes in pressure injury reduction in hospitals and long term care facilities. 

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Questions? Contact Teri at tthorson@sci-bc.ca.

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