A pressure sore that starts as a small patch of reddened skin can, if left unnoticed, turn into a serious wound that’s painful for the resident and costly to treat. The good news: most pressure injuries are preventable with consistent daily practices. Direct Care Training’s Group Living Course 1119: Wound Prevention & Management gives residential care teams exactly those practices, built around risk scoring, daily skin checks, and proven prevention protocols.
The course covers wound identification and general treatment principles, then moves into hands-on skill building: turning and repositioning schedules, moisture control, support surfaces, and proper body positioning. Staff also learn to recognize signs of infection, understand special treatment protocols like wound vacs, and apply the nutrition strategies that support healing from the inside out. Practical checklists, templates, and documentation guidance throughout make the material easy to put into daily use.
Updated to reflect the November 2025 Consolidated AFC Administrative Rules, this course is designed for anyone involved in care delivery — administrative and direct care staff alike — across assisted living, skilled nursing, and home care settings.
Consistent skin checks and early intervention protect resident comfort, dignity, and health. Give your team the skills to catch problems before they start.
Enroll today ($59.95): Wound Prevention & Management
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