Learning Objectives
In-Office Wound Care Protocol:
Strategies to Improve Healing T imes and Enhance Compliance and Consistency
Only APMA members are eligible for CME.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from AMERX.
Goals and Objectives:
- This module will provide the Foot & Ankle physician with a practical and comprehensive understanding of how to meet the needs of the ever-growing diabetic poplation in our communities
- The module will provide the Foot and Ankle physician with a road map for why practice protocols are vital and how to implement these protocols for the treatment of the diabetic patient.
- The Foot & Ankle physician will gain knowledge in order to implement protocols for wound care, in office ancillary services and other conditions while also integrating compliant documentation tools
- This course will furthermore illustrate how using practice protocols will enhance convenience, consistency and continuity in our practices while also improving the quality of care for our patients.
- Case examples are provided to illustrate the effectiveness of protocols when it comes to meeting the needs of the ever-evolving diabetic wound.
Author Information
Jonathan Moore DPM, MS
DISCLOSURE
It is the policy of the APMA that all individuals in a position to affect the content of a CME activity disclose relationships that they or their spouse/partner have with commercial entities. Further, should any such relationship be determined to be in possible conflict of interest as it relates to the individual's proposed role in the CME activity, such conflicts of interest will be resolved prior to confirmation of the individual's participation. All participating authors, reviewers, and advisors are expected to disclose to the activity audience any real or apparent conflict of interest related to the content.
DISCLAIMER
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the grant provider or the APMA. This educational activity does not endorse one particular type of instrumentation, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. It presents one of numerous recognized methods of clinical practice for consideration by physicians for incorporation into their practices. Variations of practice taking into account the needs of the individual patient, resources, and limitations unique to the institution or type of practice may be appropriate. Disclosure about patient confidentiality, standards of care, or course of management does not imply endorsement or disapproval of products.
CME CREDIT
The APMA is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for podiatric physicians and surgeons. The APMA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 the APMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spends in the educational activity.
Term of approval is for three years, until 08.31.10, from beginning distribution date of 09.01.07, with option of renewal upon review of the activity.
After completing the activity, APMA members will be able to take a CME test at the conclusion of the module. Upon successful completion of the test, the 2.0 CME will automatically be reflected in your record and you can print a certificate.
Time to complete this activity varies by learner; Activity equaled to 1.0 Category 1 credit of CME.
Media utilized may include online print, audio and video formats. Recommended browser is Firefox 1.5, Safari, or IE 6 with Flash 9 installed.
PROVIDER CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions pertaining to this online activity may be directed to eMedtrain, Inc. 200 West Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA 19106 or phone: 1. 215.238.8894 or email info@emedtrain.com
START COURSE
