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Pressure Injury Prevention In service
Ishjot Kaur
Nightingale College
BSN335: Concepts of Professionalism, Management, and Leadership
Courtney Davis
May 18, 2025
, Pressure Injury Prevention In service
Addressing the increased incidence of pressure injuries at the facility as a nursing home
supervisor calls for a proactive, educational, and collaborative technique. The surface training
plan is created for all direct care staff that includes RNs, LPNs, and UAPs. After identifying the
gaps in practice, such as failure to comply with the repositioning protocols and not having
enough supply of barrier cream. Main aim is to improve resident outcomes and it can be done by
boosting compliance and providing education to the teams on evidence-based practices.
What is Barrier Cream?
A barrier cream is a product applied directly to the skin surface to help maintain the
skin’s physical barrier, providing protection from irritants and preventing the skin from drying
out. Barrier products can also be formulated as pastes, ointments and sprays. (Nicole, M.,
Oakley, A., 2017)
When and How to Apply:
It is appropriate to apply barrier cream right after perennial care following episodes of
incontinence. It should be reapplied every shift or as needed especially for residents who are at
greater risk of skin breakdown always make sure to clean and pad dry the skin before applying
barrier cream thin and even layer should be applied to vulnerable areas, such as sacrum, buttocks
and thighs.
Who Can Apply It: