WND285 – Skin Tear Myths in Practice

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Skin tears are prevalent and found in all healthcare settings. Skin tears are often mis-managed based on practice myths. Skin tears are not routinely classified using a validated tool, and topical management is not evidence based. This presentation will focus on dispelling common myths and providing the evidence for practice change.

INTENDED AUDIENCE:

LPNs, RNs, NPs, CWOCNs

PRESENTERS:

Renee Anderson MSN, RN, CWON and Debra Netsch, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN

PLANNING COMMITTEE:

JoAnn Ermer-Seltun, MS, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN; Bonnie Sue Rolstad, MS, RN, CWOCN; Joshua Rolstad, BS; Renee Anderson MSN, RN, CWON and Debra Netsch, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY:

WND285: You Asked For It! Skin Tear Myths in Practice- Is your practice up to date? Enduring activity which is provider-directed, learner-paced and consists of handouts and quiz questions.

PURPOSE OF ACTIVITY:

The focus will be on dispelling the myths of skin tear management and the evidence for this practice change. Case studies will be used to apply the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) validated skin tear classification system and evidence-based treatment approaches.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

The presenter and planning committee reported no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests related to this content. 

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

·         Completion of all required course activities

·         Score of 80% on all quizzes and final examination

·         Completion of course evaluation.

COURSE ACCESS:

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

CONTACT HOURS

1.0

Contact hours not awarded after:

4/23/2024