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Learning Objectives
Identify factors that affect patient quality of life in the presence of chronic wounds.
Apply requirements of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare, payment models, and measurement of data as they apply to the care of the patient with a chronic wound.
Translate concepts of the legal aspects of wound care with practical application to patient care.
Explain skin functions, aging, and pathology as related to nursing practices to address skin health needs.
Demonstrate nursing actions based on understanding acute and chronic wound healing.
Analyze the goals, benefits, and strategies of wound classification and evaluate new technologies and care settings.
Demonstrate an understanding of bioburden, treatment options, and testing techniques as needed in the treatment of chronic wounds and infected wounds.
Illustrate the effectiveness of a variety of methods for wound debridement.
Choose from various wound healing therapies based on their effectiveness, indications, and contraindications.
Discuss the importance of nutrition screening in wound care.