Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Skin and Wound Care at the End-of-Life
National Web-Teleconference for Hospice Partners
DATE: October 21, 2009
TIME: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Presented and Developed by: Staci Lefkowitz, MSN, RN, BC, CWOCN, Wound Care Specialist at Hospice Pharmacia
Objectives: This program was developed for nursing and pharmacy professionals working in the hospice and/or palliative care environments. After participation in this continuing education activity, the participants will be able to complete the following learning objectives:
- Discuss the basic structure and function of the skin and recognize changes unique to the end-of-life patient.
- Identify how wounds develop in patients at the end-of-life.
- Recognize different classifications and stages of wounds.
- Describe the characteristics of pressure ulcers, tumor wounds, venous and arterial ulcers.
- Describe available treatment options for palliative wound care.
To participate in any of HP's Education Events, please login to HP's secure website and access the Education Materials section for the web link and telephone number for the program.
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