Abstract
PURPOSE: To offer an educational experience that will help improve the participant's understanding of the role of prevention and a clinical pathway in the management of pressure ulcers in the long-term-care setting.
TARGET AUDIENCE: This CME/CE activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in the development and implementation of interdisciplinary clinical pathways for skin and wound management.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this activity participants should be able to:
1. Identify the purpose of clinical pathways.
2. Discuss the importance of pressure ulcer prevention in long-term care.
3. Describe how a clinical pathway can be developed and used to implement evidence-based practice.