Episode 2: It’s not a bruise: A talk about heel Deep Tissue Pressure Injuries (DTPIs)
Post-acute Clinical Chats
English - January 23, 2020 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.77 MBMedicine Health & Fitness Business home health skilled nursing pressure injuries wound care skin tears post acute care pdgm chronic wounds Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In this episode of Clinical Chats, Kim McCarthy and Chrystalbelle Rogers dive into the question ”What is a Deep Tissue Pressure Injury (DTPI)?” There is a prevalence of heel DTPI in the Post-Acute population. Join this episode to learn what ”is not a bruise” and about management and prevention to these injuries.
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About the Speaker:
Kim McCarthy is a Clinical Director for the Post-acute Division of Mölnlycke where she has proudly worked for 6 years.
A native of Mississippi, Kim received her Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Southern Mississippi, holds dual board certification as a Certified Wound and Ostomy Nurse (CWON), and a Master of Science in Nursing Administration (MSN) from the University of Mississippi.
Kim is passionate about wound care, empowering nursing practice, and raising awareness for clinicians and caregivers in the Post-Acute care setting.