Medline Industries, Inc in conjunction with Hospital Council of Northern and Central California is pleased to bring, to our hospitals, skin & wound care education to support quality & patient safety initiatives.
 
This seminar will be taught by Joyce J. Norman BSN, CWOCN, DAPWCA. Ms. Norman received her AD in nursing in 1974 and her bachelor's of science degree in nursing in 1986. She attended Tucson Medical Center's ETNEP, graduating in 1984 and has been board certified since 1985. Joyce has practiced in many health care arenas. She joined Medline Industries, Inc. after working 25 years in the acute care setting. She consulted for home care for 12 years, and has practiced the full scope of ET nursing for 26 years. She has taught and lectured extensively for the past 25 years.

COURSE DESCRPTION: 

A comprehensive wound management program including A&P of the skin, normal wound healing, factors affecting wound closure, developing a comprehensive prevention program, assessment & documentation, managing bioburden in wounds and topical dressing selection.

Who should attend?

Nurse Managers, Charge Nurses, Physical Therapists, administrators and anyone interested in wound care.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

         Identify 2 major functions of the skin

         Identify 3 phases of wound healing

         Identify 3 factors that affect wound closure

         Describe national pressure ulcer prevention guidelines

         Identify 2 components that should be included in your comprehensive pressure ulcer   prevention program

         List 3 criteria for wound assessment

         Describe the importance of appropriate documentation

         List 3 methods of debridement

         List 2 methods to reduce surface bacterial load in wounds

         Describe the 5 principles of wound healing

         Describe the method of wound healing of 3 product categories

OTHER INFORMATION

**REGISTRATIONS WITHOUT A VALID LICENSE NUMBER WILL BE CANCELLED**

Please dress in layers, room temperature may be difficult to control. 

Certificates of completion will be awarded at the conclusion of the seminar to participants who sign in, attend the entire seminar, and complete an evaluation form. 

Provider approved by the Florida Board of Registered Nursing, provider number 50-1309, for 8 contact hours.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP12697, for 8 contact hours.

Approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, # 46718A 

for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants for 7 contact hours.

This course has been approved by the Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.7 units of continuing education

Do not send this certificate to the State Board of Nursing.  Keep it for your records for four (4) years.     

Questions about the program?: 

Mary Lopez, MSN, RN, Senior Vice President, Quality Initiatives & Education Hospital Council

e-mail: mlopez@hospitalcouncil.net  Office:(559) 650-5692   /   Cell:  (559) 367-7705

Susan A. Schardt, RN, CWCN, CWS Medline Industries, Inc
e-mail:  sschardt@medline.com cell: (916) 849-8494. 
 
Seating is Limited:  For catering purposes and an opportunity for others to benefit from this event, please give us a courtesy call if you determine you are unable to attend.

If you need to cancel/ modify your registration contact:

Alexandra Carvalho, Member Services Coordinator - Hospital Council

(925) 746 1552 acarvalho@hospitalcouncil.net