Pressure injury prevention technology is evolving rapidly. From support surfaces and thermography to SEM scanning and physiologic monitoring, healthcare organizations are facing more choices than ever before. But with so many technologies entering the market, one important question remains:
How should clinical leaders evaluate them?
That was the focus of our recent webinar, Pressure Injury Prevention Technology: A Clinical Guide to How They Work, What’s Cleared, and Areas to Explore.
What You’ll Learn
- Rather than focusing on a single product category, the session explored a practical framework that nursing and wound care leaders can use to assess any pressure injury prevention technology through four key lenses:
- FDA and regulatory considerations
- CMS and healthcare system implications
- Clinical evidence maturity
- Real world workflow integration
Why It Matters
We discussed why FDA clearance alone does not tell the full story, how CMS policies can influence adoption decisions, and why clinical evidence must be evaluated beyond a single promising study. The discussion also explored how workflow fit often determines whether a technology succeeds or fails in day-to-day clinical practice.
A major theme throughout the session was the importance of looking beyond marketing claims and asking more informed questions when evaluating new technologies. The presentation includes a list of key questions that are useful in evaluating pressure injury prevention technologies.
We also examined where SEM scanning fits within the broader pressure injury prevention landscape. As the only FDA cleared device category for pressure injury management through assessment of sub epidermal moisture, SEM scanning represents a different approach focused on identifying physiologic tissue changes before visible skin breakdown occurs.
For nursing leaders balancing patient safety goals, staffing pressures, operational efficiency, and quality metrics, these conversations are becoming increasingly important.
Whether you are evaluating new technology, reassessing your current prevention strategy, or simply looking for a clearer framework to guide decision making, this session provides practical insights that can support more informed technology adoption discussions across your organization.