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Wound Care in LTC – Best Practices for Optimal Outcomes

Program Description

This comprehensive training focuses on advancing wound care expertise in the long-term care setting. Participants will gain essential knowledge in Assessment and Diagnosis, including identifying wound types and stages, and will explore evidence-based Treatment and Management approaches tailored to the LTC population.

Preventative care will be highlighted through Prevention Strategies designed to minimize wound occurrence. The training will emphasize the importance of Interdisciplinary Collaboration for effective wound management and will cover critical aspects of Regulatory and Documentation Compliance to ensure quality and compliance with CMS standards.

This training program is designed for clinical staff, administrators, and care teams dedicated to improving outcomes and elevating the standard of wound care in their facilities.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand Wound Assessment and Diagnosis: Participants will be able to accurately identify various wound types and stages, enhancing diagnostic capabilities in the LTC setting.
• Implement Evidence-Based Treatment Protocols: Attendees will explore and apply advanced, evidence-based treatment and management approaches tailored specifically for the LTC population.
• Develop and Apply Prevention Strategies: Learners will be equipped with practical prevention strategies aimed at minimizing the incidence of wounds within their facilities.
• Foster Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Explain the importance of collaboration among clinical staff, administrators, and care teams for effective wound management and improved patient outcomes.
• Ensure Regulatory and Documentation Compliance: Discuss the CMS regulatory requirements for wound care documentation and reporting to maintain quality and compliance standards.
• Promote Continuous Improvement: Engage in ongoing evaluation and quality improvement initiatives to advance wound care practices within the LTC facility.

Location

Iowa Health Care Association – BCG Education Center
1775 90th St.
West Des Moines, IA

Schedule

February 12, 2025

  8:30 a.m.     Registration/Check-In
9:00 a.m.     Wound Care in LTC begins
 11:45 a.m.     Lunch (provided)
12:15 p.m.     Wound Care in LTC continues
  3:30 p.m.     Adjourn

Continuing Education Credit

This training program is approved for 5.50 contact hours for: 

• Nurses (IBON provider: 166)
• N.F. Administrators

Registration Fees

Members:   $140 per person
Non-Members:  $420 per person

Speaker Bio

Brittany Case, RN, NHA, serves as the Director of Education and Quality Assurance at Wound Care Plus, LLC. In her role, she develops and implements comprehensive education programs designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of clinical staff in patient care practices. Brittany also oversees quality assurance initiatives, ensuring strict compliance with state and federal regulations. She conducts thorough audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement and implements corrective action plans to enhance overall care quality and operational efficiency.