OST265 – Ostomy Care & The Use of Convexity

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The basics of
convexity use in an ostomy pouching system: rationale for use, assessment
required, types of convexity and management strategies are knowledge the
nurse engaging with ostomy patients need to know to provide adequate care.

After completing
this activity, the learner will be able to:
Describe indications for use of convexity.
Discuss the types of assessment that lead to effective use of convexity.
Identify types of convexity and intervention approaches.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: 

Nurses of all
levels, WOC Nurses, Pharmacists, OTs, PTs

PRESENTERS:

Debra Netsch, DNP,
APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN

Bonnie Sue
Rolstad, MS, RN, CWOCN

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY:

OST265: Ostomy Care & The Use of Convexity

PURPOSE OF ACTIVITY:

The purpose of this
presentation is to enable the nurse to understand basics of using convexity
in an ostomy pouching system: rationale for use, assessments required, types
of convexity and management strategies.

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Debra Netsch,
DNP, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN, Bonnie Sue Rolstad, MS, RN, CWOCN,
JoAnn Ermer-Seltun, MS, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN, Joshua Rolstad, BS,
Renee Anderson, MSN, RN, CWON, Sue Bruch, MSN, RN, ARNP, ACNP-BC CWOCN, CFCN,
Anne Lalla, BA, Alicia Munk, BA

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

No conflict
of interest exists for the presenters or the planning committee.

OFF LABEL USE:

No product
off label use will be presented during this course.

ANCC Accreditation Statement:

WEB WOC
Continuing Education Program is accredited as a provider of continuing
nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on
Accreditation.

REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE CONTACT HOURS:

·        
Completion of all required course activities

·        
Score of 80% on all quizzes and final
examination

·        
Completion of course evaluation.

ACCESS TO
COURSE:

Learner will
have access to the course for 30 days after purchase

CONTACT HOURS:

1

EXPIRATION DATE:

1/2/2026