Good skin care is a basic need for all residents living in long-term care facilities. This program discusses how skin breakdown occurs and measures that can be taken to help prevent skin damage.

Program topics include: Factors that cause skin damage; Stages of decubitus ulcers; Body areas most susceptible; Residents most at risk; Measures to take to avoid skin breakdown.

The program emphasizes the importance of daily observation by all healthcare workers.

*Includes Objectives and Post Test