DMC Skin and Wound – Module 3

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DMC Skin and WoundModule 3

DMC Advanced Wound Care and Specialty Bed CommitteeDetroit Medical Center©April, 2009

DMC Skin and Wound – Module 3

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Purposes and Objectives:

Purposes: To communicate DMC standards and policies in skin and wound care practice.

To provide a study module and source of reference.

To prepare RN and LPN orientees for clinical validation of skin and wound care.

Objectives: By completing this module, the RN and LPN will:

Recognize the professional responsibility of licensed health care providers:

RNs will utilize the knowledge to make clinical decisions and enter EMR orders based on DMC evidences based flowcharts found in Tier 2 Skin and Wound policies.

Review basic skin and wound care concepts.

Apply DMC standard skin and wound management principles.

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Directions and Key Points:

Directions:

All staff members are responsible to read the content of each module of the seven modules and pass the corresponding tests.

Key Points:

RNs are responsible for assessment, planning, documentation, and evaluation of skin and wound care. The following tasks may not be delegated to unlicensed personnel: mechanical, chemical, and sharp debridement.

The attached module content and flow charts describe choices for topical or local care for various wounds an skin conditions. They do not represent the full scope of care.

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Staff RN Responsibilities:

Staff RNs are responsible to:

Document wounds on assessment forms.

Enter EMR wound care orders for pressure ulcer prevention and management.

Enter comments related to resolution in the corresponding Plan of Care.

Document Patient Education related to prevention/treatment.

When unsure of appropriate care orders, investigate corresponding DMC evidenced base flowcharts found in Tier 2 policies. If still unsure, consult an APN/CWOCN:

Consult APN/CWOCN for complex wounds or wounds that are deteriorating as well as for specialty beds/surfaces.

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Test Prerequisite:

To complete this course RNs and LPNs must:

Study the Skin and Wound – Module 3 material. To access this module, click on the following link:http://intraweb/main_dmcinfo/cac/storage/DMC_sec_3__SW_Module_10.ppt

After reviewing Skin and Wound – Module 3, you must successfully complete the corresponding post-test with a 80% or greater score. Click the Take Test button found on the left-hand side menu.

NOTE: For future use, you may review/reference material in the Skin and Wound – Module 3 by:

Click on the Intranet Explorer icon

Click on the NetLearning found under ‘Welcome’ near top of screen

Select NetLearning Library

Under Skin and Wound category, select the module you would like to review or print