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Optimizing Management of Chronic Wounds

Date
October 4, 2017
Credits
2.5 CH | Expired October 7, 2019
$65
Standard Price

This pre-conference workshop discusses therapeutic treatment modalities for chronic wounds including pressure, venous, diabetic foot, and arterial ulcers in the older adult. It includes strategies to optimize wound healing and skin protection. Differentiation and diagnosis of these various chronic wounds are described, including appropriate wound assessment parameters. The wound care dressing selection process is discussed and simplified, giving the attendee the opportunity to engage in discussion and enhanced learning with examples and wound care products.

Contact hours available until 10/7/19.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

  • Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
  • You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Conference Committee Disclosures:

  • There are no disclosures to declare.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

  • There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:

  • No commercial support or sponsorship declared.


Accreditation Statement:

This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP5387.


Learning Outcome:

  • After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to apply updated information regarding chronic ulcers to care of the geriatric patient.


Speakers

Speaker Image for Martha Davidson
Martha Davidson, MN, RN, CWOCN
Speaker Image for Marcia Spear
Marcia Spear, DNP, APRN-BC, CWS, CPSN

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