Recorded Webinar: What is Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis (IAD) - Assessment, Prevention and Management
The CE Contact Hour is no longer available for this webinar.
Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is a common skin injury resulting from exposure of skin to urine and stool. It is often found among seniors and less mobile individuals whose incontinence is managed with absorbent products. In this session, we cover the how, when and why of IAD, as well as solutions for recovery and prevention.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
Presented by Kelly Sparks, RN, BSN, CWOCN with Capital Nursing Education
Kelly Sparks has been a CWOCN for over 25 years, and a nurse for over 30. She has worked in wound, ostomy and continence care for most of her career. She has also been on the board of directors for the Pacific Coast Region several times in the past as well as being on multiple projects for the WOCN Certification Board. Kelly stays active with the local Sacramento WOC nurse group and serves as Secretary. Although she retired from Dignity Health, she has continued her passion with her private practice. Over the years, Kelly has been a speaker for many different conferences and classes, and enjoys speaking for Shield webinars and working with Capital Nursing Education to help promote education necessary for the care of patients.