Conference 2019 | Wound Care Update | UW Continuing Nursing Education

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Wound management is a dynamic and evolving area of practice in health care today. Wounds present complex challenges and pivotal opportunities for multidisciplinary teams to collaborate and improve the health status of patients. This conference addresses current scientific, clinical and professional practice issues across care settings related to acute and chronic wounds, including evidence-based and multidisciplinary strategies for assessing and intervening to achieve successful outcomes. Speakers will assume that participants have a basic understanding of wound management principles. Presentations will update the professional with recent changes to practice. Teaching methods include lecture, discussion and case studies.

Target Audience

For nurses, nurse practitioners and other interested healthcare professionals in all settings including acute, ambulatory, home health, hospice, long-term, rehabilitation and transitional care.

Objectives for Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this conference, participants will be better able to:

Day 1

Know the four general phases of wound healing.
Recognize the chronic inflammation state that is induced by biofilms and leads to elevated levels of proteases and reactive oxygen species that damage proteins that are essential for healing.
Define Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Ultra Sound therapy in wound healing and effect on microenvironment.
Engage healthcare practitioners in the human side of providing care.
Discuss current medical management of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s.

Day 2

Recognize how pressure ulcers are evaluated for surgical reconstruction.
Evaluate and treat complex wound complications resulting from colorectal surgery.
Discuss pouching and skin care strategies for patients with complex wounds in conjunction with challenging ostomy appliance needs.
Describe the types of wounds in this population.

Additional Information

Format:

Conference

Course summary

Maximum credit available:

14.50 Contact hours

Available:

12/29/2018

Expires:

11/15/2020

Event starts:

11/14/2019 - 8:00am

Event ends:

11/15/2019 - 4:45pm

Cost:

$490.00

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Lynnwood Convention Center

3711 196th St SW

Lynnwood , WA 98036

United States

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Participants receive a special discount at the following hotels near Lynnwood Convention Center. Ask for the UW Nursing rate or click below to book online.

COURTYARD MARRIOTT, SEATTLE NORTH/LYNNWOOD
Book here for the UW Nursing rate • 425-670-0500 • $113/per night
4220 Alderwood Mall Blvd, Lynnwood, WA 98036
Free wifi, parking and shuttle service

EMBASSY SUITES, LYNNWOOD
20610 44th Ave W., Lynnwood, WA 98036
Book here for the UW Nursing rate by April 9 • 425-775-2500 • $143/per night
Includes happy hour, complimentary made-to-order breakfast, wi-fi and free parking

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Available Credit

14.50 Contact hours

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