Incision Management: The Final Step for Complex Surgical Procedures is organized by North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME) and would be held during May 18, 2015 - Nov 30, 2016.
The target audience for this medical event are physicians, pharmacists, podiatrists, physical therapists, and nurses. This CME conference has been approved with a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Learning Objectives
After completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
• Recognize the impact of surgical care complications as it relates to postoperative infections and identify patient populations at risk for surgical site compromise
• Review considerations for steps to take when surgical site disruption occurs with the goal of achieving wound closure
• Explore the role of incision management to reduce the risk of wound infection and dehiscence
• Employ best practice protocols in preventing surgical site infections