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Strategic Interventions for Pressure Injuries: Prioritizing Nutrition During Post-Acute Transitions of Care

How can nutrition be prioritized during post-acute transitions of care to prevent pressure injuries?

Presenter(s): Frank Aviles Jr, PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC; Katie Robinson, PhD, MPH, RD

Program Date: 18 November 2025

Publication Date: 27 April 2026

Continuing Education Credits: Nurse Contact 1.0 CE; Dietitian 1.0 CPEU

Course Description:

Learn how nutrition plays a critical role in preventing and managing pressure injuries during post-acute transitions of care. This program explores the Revised 2025 Scope and Standards of Practice for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in post-acute and long-term care while examining key nutrition considerations for pressure injury prevention and treatment. Using a case study-based, interdisciplinary approach, participants identify common nutrition-related challenges during transitions of care and apply practical, evidence-based strategies to support continuity of care and improved patient outcomes. This program was originally presented as a live webinar on 18 November 2025.

Course Objectives:
  • Explore the Revised 2025 Scope and Standards of Practice for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care.
  • Discuss key considerations for nutrition in pressure injury care. 
  • Identify nutritional challenges and solutions during transitions of care using a case-study approach.
Key Takeaways:
  • Nutrition is a critical, modifiable factor in pressure injury prevention and healing during post-acute transitions of care. Early screening, timely assessment, and individualized nutrition interventions focused on energy, protein, hydration, and targeted nutrients support tissue repair and muscle preservation.
  • The Revised 2025 Scope and Standards of Practice highlight the essential role of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in pressure injury management. RDNs lead evidence-based nutrition care, collaborate across disciplines, apply clinical guidelines, and support continuity of care across settings.
  • Interdisciplinary, case-based strategies help address nutrition challenges during care transitions. Coordinated communication and early nutrition intervention can improve patient outcomes and reduce the risk of pressure injuries.

Performance Indicators: 5.2.7, 9.1.1, 9.2.2

Activity Code: 190680

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Related Questions:
  • Why is nutrition a critical component of pressure injury prevention and healing during post-acute transitions of care?
    Nutrition supports every phase of wound healing by providing the energy, protein, fluids, and micronutrients needed for tissue repair, immune function, and muscle preservation. During transitions of care, patients are at high risk for malnutrition, which can delay healing, increase pressure injury risk, and negatively impact outcomes if not identified and addressed early.
  • What role do Registered Dietitian Nutritionists play in pressure injury management according to the Revised 2025 Scope and Standards of Practice?
    The Revised 2025 Scope and Standards identify RDNs as essential members of the interdisciplinary team. Their responsibilities include malnutrition screening and assessment, development of individualized nutrition care plans, application of evidence-based guidelines, interprofessional collaboration, and ensuring continuity of nutrition care across post-acute and long-term care settings.
  • Why is interdisciplinary collaboration important during transitions of care for patients at risk of pressure injuries?
    Effective pressure injury prevention and healing require coordinated care across disciplines. Collaboration among RDNs, nursing, physical therapy, wound care specialists, and physicians ensures nutrition risks are addressed early, interventions are implemented consistently, and care plans remain aligned as patients move between care settings.

Course Instructor Bio(s):

Katie Robinson, PhD, MPH, RD

Medical Science Liaison Manager 
Medical Affairs and Research, Abbott Nutrition 
Columbus, OH, USA

Dr Katie Robinson leads the Medical Science Liaison Team within Medical Affairs at Abbott’s Nutrition Division. The Medical Science Liaison team is comprised of clinician scientists who support research and routinely present educational programs on behalf of Abbott. Her expertise includes obesity, malnutrition, and clinical care nutrition. Dr Robinson completed her bachelor’s degree in Dietetics at Iowa State University and her dietetic internship at the University of Illinois in Urbana- Champaign (UIUC). During her time at UIUC, she also earned a Master of Public Health and a PhD in Nutritional Sciences, taught multiple undergraduate and graduate courses, and assisted with coordinating the undergraduate didactic program in dietetics. She then completed postdoctoral training at University of Iowa’s Diabetes Research Center. Her research investigated the impact of nutrition and genetics on the outcomes of behavioral and surgical weight-loss interventions. Dr Robinson has served as a workgroup member for the Evidence Analysis Library of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is an advocate for dietitians in research, and continues to publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Frank Aviles Jr, PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC, MLD/CDT Inst

Director of Clinical Education, Marketing & Research 
My Life Rehab & Wellness 
Irvington, AL, USA 

Frank Aviles is a physical therapist with over 34 years of experience in wound care, specializing in the treatment and management of chronic wounds and lymphedema. Currently collaborating with clinics in Louisiana, Georgia, and Alabama, he is deeply committed to advocacy, education, and patient care. His extensive expertise spans the continuum of care, encompassing roles as a physical therapist, wound and lymphedema specialist, hyperbaric technician, consultant, and educator. Frank played a pivotal role in establishing a nationally recognized outpatient wound care center, achieving notable outcomes that garnered national acclaim. Additionally, he developed a comprehensive inpatient pressure injury prevention program with a nutritional focus, which received recognition from the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Beyond his clinical work, Frank is active in research and publishing and co-hosts The Frank & Lizzie Show, an educational platform for wound care clinicians. Through this channel, he and Elizabeth Faust continue to elevate standards of care by sharing innovative insights and best practices with the healthcare community.

Category
CE CPEU Adult Inpatient Nutrition
Highlighted References:
  • Sen CK. Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle). 2019;8(2):39-48. 
  • Zelig R, Ritter-Gooder P. Revised 2025 Scope and Standards of Practice for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Nutrition. Commission on Dietetic Registration. Accessed October 31, 2025. www.cdrnet.org/focus
  • Snyder RJ, et al. Ostomy Wound Manage. 2010;56(3):44-50.
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  • Papadopoulou SK, et al. J Nutr Health Aging. 2020;24(1):83-90.
  • Damluji AA, et al. Circulation. 2023;147(20):1534-1553.
  • Lemmer DP, et al. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2019;100(6):1042-1049.
  • European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel and Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance. Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline. The International Guideline. 3rd ed. Haesler E, ed. 2019.
  • Wunderle C, et al. Clin Nutr. 2023;42(9):1545-1568. 
  • Armstrong DG, Mills JL, Molina M, Molnar JA; American Limb Preservation Society. Nutrition Interventions in Adults with Diabetic Foot Ulcers. Guideline Central; 2021. Updated September 11, 2023.

Abbott Nutrition’s Provider Statement for Nursing CEs:

Abbott Nutrition Health Institute is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #CEP 11213.

Abbott Nutrition’s Statement for Dietitian CPEUs:

This educational activity has been prior-approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR credentialed practitioners will receive the specified continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/material.