Course information

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

FN525.5: This presentation provides a framework in identifying the individual “at risk” for developing a foot ulcer and creating a sustainable plan for foot care. The four elements of a ‘Comprehensive Patient Assessment’ is explored in detail: health history, focus lower extremity exam, goal setting, and identification of potential or actual barriers in developing a sustainable plan of foot care.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: 

Nurses of all levels, WOC Nurses, multidisciplinary health care providers: Physicians, APRN’s, P.A.’s, RN, LPN, Medics, PTs, OTs

PRESENTER(S) &

PLANNING COMMITTEE:

JoAnn Ermer-Seltun, MS, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN, Debra Netsch, DNP, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN, WOCNF, Michelle Wenzel, MS, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, 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:

The purpose of this presentation is to increase knowledge, assessment and critical thinking skills of the foot care specialist in identifying the “at risk” foot and development of a sustainable plan of foot care through a ‘Comprehensive PATIENT Assessment’ framework.

RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP:

Michelle Wenzel divests a relative financial relationship which Hollister Inc. as a speaker. This has been mitigated.

No Relevant Financial Relationship Reported for the other 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

·         Passing quizzes at 80%

·         Passing final exam at 80% (if purchased within a bundle)

COURSE ACCESS:

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

CONTACT HOURS:

.75

EXPIRATION DATE:

8/3/29