Interdisciplinary Pressure Injury Prevention and State of the PI Challenges Grand Rounds 2.13.24

February 13, 2024

Target Audience

Nurse

Nurse Practitioner

Physician

Physician Assistant

Learning Objectives

Discuss the etiology of pressure injuries Identify risk factors for hospital-acquired pressure injuries Differentiate moisture associated skin damage from pressure injury Understand the prevalence of different types of pressure injuries at UPMC Presbyterian

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 2.50 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 2.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
02/12/2024
Course expires: 
12/27/2024
Event starts: 
02/13/2024 - 12:00pm EST
Event ends: 
02/13/2024 - 1:00pm EST

7:00-7:10 AM    Welcome & Wins    10 min    Dr. CeCe Zamarripa
7:10-8:00 AM    Presentation    50 min    Dr. Gayle Gordillo 
8:00-8:30 AM    Panel Discussion    30 min    PT/OT, RD, PCT, RT
8:30-8:55 AM    Presentation    25 min    Dr. Benjamin Sprague
8:55-9:20 AM    Presentation        Dr. Kristian Feterik
9:20-9:30 AM    Wrap Up & Closing Remarks     10 min Dr. CeCe Zamarripa

 

Disclaimer Statement
The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

 

Dr. CeCe Zamarripa
Dr. Gayle Gordillo 
Dr. Benjamin Sprague
Dr. Kristian Feterik
 

Disclosure Statement 
No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients to disclose.

Accreditation and credit designation

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh School designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing (CNE)

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 2.5 contact hours.

Other Healthcare Professionals

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Available Credit

  • 2.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 2.50 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 2.50 Attendance
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