Physical Care Skills

Pressure Injuries: Prevention at the Bedside

Repositioning, skin inspection, and moisture management for CNAs.

Prevention fundamentals

Immobility, moisture, friction, and poor nutrition increase pressure injury risk.1 Reposition at least every two hours unless the care plan states otherwise.

Report non-blanchable redness or open areas immediately — do not massage reddened skin.

Sources

Educational summaries citing official U.S. government websites. Always follow your local protocols and scope of practice.

  1. [1] AHRQ — Pressure Injury Prevention — www.ahrq.gov