Course Code: REL-PAC-0-MBWC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Discuss at least two differences between planktonic bacteria and wound biofilm.
Describe the progression from wound contamination to systemic infection.
Explain the concept of wound hygiene.
Identify topical wound products appropriate for wound bioburden management.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Impact of Hard-to-Heal Wounds
Definition of Hard-to-Heal Wounds
The Cost of Hard-to-Heal Wounds
Review
Summary
Section 3: Infection
Bioburden Progression
Discriminating Infection Based on Wound Type
Types of Bacteria
Review
Summary
Section 4: Wound Hygiene
The Concept of Wound Hygiene
The Steps in Wound Hygiene
Step 1: Wound and Peri-Wound Cleansing
Step 2: Wound Debridement
Step 3: Wound Edge Epithelial Refashioning
Step 4: Biofilm Treatment and Prevention
Implementing Wound Hygiene
Review
Summary
Section 5: Case Scenarios
The Wound Clinic
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
References
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Instructor: Mary Arnold Long, DNP, APRN, CRRN, CWOCN-AP, ACNS-BC
Mary Arnold Long received her BSN from the College of Mount St. Joseph, her MSN from the University of Cincinnati, her ET Certificate from Abbott Northwestern Hospital and her DNP from Otterbein University. Dr. Arnold Long has over 35 years of nursing experience and over 25 years as an expert board-certified wound, ostomy, and continence nurse practicing in multiple settings. Her contributions to evidence-based practice and literature include colostomy irrigation; body worn absorptive garments; interventions post-catheter removal; assessment, management and coding of moisture-associated skin damage; and classification of device-related pressure injuries/ulcers.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.