OST563 – Convexity Consensus: A Pathway for Use

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

 In this learner-paced activity, participants will explore recent consensus statements and a stepwise pathway for the use of convexity during the immediate postoperative period. The course emphasizes key considerations that guide convexity selection and application, with a focused review of principles for soft convexity use. Learners will gain practical insight to support clinical judgment when considering soft convexity early after ostomy surgery.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: 

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

PRESENTER(S) &

PLANNING COMMITTEE:

Debra Netsch, DNP, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN; Bonnie Sue Rolstad, MS, RN, CWOCN, WOCNF

JoAnn Ermer-Seltun, MS, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN; Joshua Rolstad, BS, Anne Lalla, BA, Alicia Munk, BA

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY:

Enduring activity which is provider-directed, learner-paced and consists of handouts and quiz questions.

PURPOSE OF ACTIVITY:

Discuss recent consensus statements and the pathway of convexity use in the immediate postoperative period. Principles for soft convexity use will be the focus of this presentation.  

RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP:

No Relevant Financial Relationship Reported for the Presenters or Committee Members

OFF LABEL USE:

The presenter and planning committee reported no off-label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices are discussed in this presentation.

ANCC Accreditation Statement:

WEB WOC® Programs is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation

REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE CONTACT HOURS:

·         View the entire presentation

·         Score of 80% on quiz/test

COURSE ACCESS:

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

CONTACT HOURS:

1.0

EXPIRATION DATE:

2/5/2029