{{ (moduleVm.actions && moduleVm.changeStatus) ? moduleVm.status : '' }} Practice Implications for Peristomal Skin Assessment and Care from the 2014 World Council of Enterostomal Therapists International Ostomy Guideline

Description

While participating in the training, identify ways you can use newly acquired knowledge, strategies, and skills to enhance patient outcomes and your own professional development. The WCET International Ostomy Guideline (IOG) was published in 2014 by the World Council of Enterostomal Therapies. The IOG aims to provide expert information for the management of stoma care. The article uses the IOG as a framework to provide information on identification, prevention and interventions for peristomal skin problems.

Method of Participation in the Learning Process/Evaluation Method

Successful completion of this activity includes reading the entire article and successfully completing the post-quiz and an evaluation form.

Getting the Most out of the Activity

As you prepare to participate in this activity, please reflect on your practice and your patients and identify clinical challenges you hope to have addressed.

Purpose of Activity

To provide an overview of the 2014 World Council of Enterostomal Therapists International Ostomy Guideline recommendations.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of ostomies and their complications.
  2. Identify evidence-based best practice interventions to prevent and manage ostomy complications.
Price: $22.00

Credits:

  • ACCME 1.0 CME

Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Professions: Physician
Test Code: ASWC0615
Published: Jun 2015
Expires: 1/1/2026
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Susan Stelton, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CWOCN; Karen Zulkowski, DNS, RN; Elizabeth A. Ayello, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CWON, ETN, MAPWCA, FAAN
Specialties: Wound