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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To provide information regarding the creation of a risk-stratification system to predict the likelihood of the healing of body and heel pressure ulcers (PrUs).

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Explain the need for a PrU risk stratification tool.
  2. Describe the purpose and methodology of the study.
  3. Delineate the results of the study and development of the Wound Healing Index.

Disclosures

The authors disclose that Kinetic Concepts, Inc, provided partial financial support of this study. Dr Horn and Mr Barrett have no financial relationships related to this article and their spouses/partners (if any) have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with, or financial interest, in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity. Dr Fife and Mr Thomson disclose they are employees of Intellicure, Inc, and Dr Fife is a consultant to Acelity and their spouses/partners (if any) have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with, or financial interest, in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

All staff and planners, including spouses/partners (if any), in any position to control the content of this CME activity have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Lippincott CME Institute has identified and resolved all conflicts of interest concerning this educational activity.

Price: $27.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 3.0 CH
  • DC - BON 3.0 CH
  • KY-BON 3.0 CH
  • GA - BON 3.0 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, #50-1223, Florida Board of Nursing, #50-1223, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.







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Test Code: ASWC1215
Published: Dec 2015
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Advances in Skin & Wound Care: The Journal for Prevention and Healing
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Susan D. Horn, PhD; Ryan S. Barrett, MStat; Caroline E. Fife, MD; Brett Thomson, BS
Categories: Research , Skin/Wound Care
Specialties: Wound
Topics: Predictive Modeling , Pressure Ulcer