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Skin Care Fair

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Skin Care Fair

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  1. Skin Care Fair This material was prepared by Louisiana Health Care Review, Inc. (LHCR), the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Louisiana, under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The contents presented do not necessarily reflect CMS policy. LA8SOW1a06-P1356

  2. Oh,My Precious Epidermis

  3. The Barren Desert

  4. The Daily Post • Protect Dry Skin which can lead to friction injuries and skin tears • Use moisturizers frequently and as often as necessary • Always be on the look-out for skin changes

  5. Fragile: Handle with Care

  6. The Daily Post • Be cautious when changing incontinent products, bandages, or even their clothes • Your elder’s skin is very fragile and can tear easily

  7. The Barrier Reef

  8. The Daily Post • Use a moisture barrier to help protect the skin from stool and urine. • Barrier creams and ointments only work if they are applied, and applied correctly • These creams can be the first line of defense for your elder to stop a pressure ulcer before it develops

  9. You’re Tearing Me Apart

  10. The Daily Post • Simple movements, such as turning or lifting, can create friction and shearing, which can injure the skin. • To move and reposition residents, use lifting devices and draw sheets. Avoid dragging.

  11. You’re Pushing too Hard

  12. The Daily Post • Reposition bedbound residents every two (2) hours. • Reposition chairbound residents every one (1) hour. • Use devices, such as pillows, cushions, to keep bony prominences from direct contact.

  13. Critic’s Corner Taster’s Choice

  14. Critic’s Corner Treasure Hunt

  15. The Daily Post • Poor nutrition is a risk factor in developing a pressure ulcer. • Assist residents to eat as necessary. • Notify the nurse if there is a decline or change in a resident’s eating habits. • Choose supplements that are tasty • Consider choice in dining as a strategy to increase weight.

  16. The Princess and the Pea

  17. The Daily Post • Use support surfaces on beds and chairs to reduce pressure. • Avoid donuts. • Use pillows or devices to raise heels off the bed.

  18. Dorothy’s Shoes Pressure and Blisters and Objects Oh My! Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh MY!

  19. The Daily Post • Always be on the lookout for anything that could create pressure on the skin, including the feet.

  20. The Daily Post • Moisture from incontinence contributes to pressure ulcer development. • Cleanse skin at the time of soiling. • Select underpads/briefs that are absorbent and provide quick drying surface for the skin.

  21. Terrors of the Deep

  22. The Daily Post • Stage IV pressure sores can take the longest to heal • In some residents, Stage IV ulcers can develop in a matter of hours; for example, if left on the wrong surface too long

  23. I gotta go right now!

  24. Solving the PuzzleofThe Braden Scale* Mobility Friction and Sheer Nutrition Moisture Activity Sensory Perception *Refers to The Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk, Barbara Braden and Nancy Bergstrom, 1988

  25. This may be the end of this session, but this is theBeginning of Your Journey Home

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