Complimentary Webinar on Preserving and Protecting the Skin Integrity of the Older Adult
Join Pathway Health and Essity for the complimentary webinar “Preserve and Protect the Skin Integrity of the Older Adult.” Learn about factors that increase the risk of skin breakdown in older adults and review best practices for prevention, including risk assessments, personalized plans, and targeted interventions to maintain skin health.
About the session:
This session explores how physiological, functional, and environmental factors can raise the
likelihood of skin breakdown in older adults. It covers proven approaches for preventing
pressure injuries, moisture-associated skin damage (MASD), skin tears, and other threats to skin
integrity. The discussion includes reviewing established best practices, following regulatory
guidelines, conducting thorough risk assessments, creating personalized prevention plans, and
applying targeted interventions that help maintain healthy skin at every stage of aging.
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:
- Review the essential elements in preventing alterations in skin integrity.
- Discuss age-related skin changes and the impact on skin integrity.
- Reveal the impact of facility- acquired pressure injuries on quality measures.
- Examine the importance of repositioning, support surface and moisture management.
When: April 23, 2026 | 11:00 AM CT
*1 CE for Nurses is available for live webinar attendance