February 2013 Webinar
February Interdisciplinary Topic
Evidence-based Wound Care Management
February 14, 2013
2:00 pm -3:30 pm ET
CE/CME Offered: physician, nurse and social worker
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Webinar Description
Wound care management is a critically important component of hospice and palliative care and requires a systematic approach for assessment, treatment and evaluation in the context of the patient’s life-limiting illness. This Webinar will discuss the latest wound care treatment options, protocols and evidence-based practices to prevent and alleviate distressing symptoms to ensure optimal patient comfort while also providing families and caregivers the support they need. Through case studies, faculty will illustrate the negative impacts of inadequate wound care and will describe strategies for meeting the emotional, social and physical needs of patients through evidenced-based wound care management.
Faculty
Marsha Lynn RN, CHPN
Marsha currently serves as clinical educator at Catawba Regional Hospice where she has been affiliated for the past ten years. Prior to joining Catawba Regional Hospice, Marsha spent approximately 15 years in acute care settings, long-term care and as Director of Nursing. A graduate of Gardner-Webb University, Marsha has been a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN) for the past ten years and certified in wound care for the past six years.
Webinar Objectives
At the completion of this Webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the most common distressing symptoms of wounds for hospice patients and their families;
- Discuss appropriate evidence-based interventions for identified symptoms;
- Identify strategies and techniques to prevent further deterioration of wounds.
Nurse: NHPCO is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
NHPCO designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 contact hours. Nurses should claim only the contact hours commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Accredited status by ANCC refers only to continuing nursing education and does not imply endorsement of any commercial product discussed in conjunction with this activity.
Physician: The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
NHPCO designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Social Worker: NHPCO is an approved provider of continuing education contact hours by the National Association of Social Workers (provider #886414158). This education activity is approved for 1.5 hours determined by the content, and social workers are awarded continuing education hours commensurate with the extent of their participation.
