What You’ll Learn

  • Identify key pressure injury risk factors specific to bariatric patients.
  • Review current NPIAP guidelines and evidence-based recommendations.
  • Apply effective prevention strategies, including repositioning and microclimate management.
  • Understand the role of Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) in reducing pressure injury risk.
  • Explore interdisciplinary approaches that improve patient outcomes and safety.

Who This Webinar Is For

This on-demand webinar is designed for healthcare professionals involved in bariatric care, pressure injury prevention, wound management, patient mobility and clinical safety, including:

  • Registered nurses and nurse educators
  • Wound care nurses and wound care specialists
  • Wound, ostomy and continence nurses
  • Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants
  • Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants
  • Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) professionals
  • Bariatric care specialists and coordinators
  • Rehabilitation clinicians
  • Clinical educators and professional development specialists
  • Patient safety, quality improvement and risk management professionals
  • Directors of nursing and clinical operations leaders
  • Healthcare administrators responsible for bariatric care programs
  • Professionals working in acute care, rehabilitation, long-term care and other settings serving bariatric patients will gain practical strategies they can apply to pressure injury prevention programs.