A Closer Look at Pressure Ulcers CE

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Release Date: May 9, 2008Valid for credit through May 9, 2009
Credits Available
Nurses - 0.5 nursing contact hours (None of these credits is in the area of pharmacology)

Contents of This CE Activity
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  1. A Closer Look at Pressure Ulcers
    Laura A. Stokowski, RN, MS

  2. Go to Test Questions

 
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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the pressure ulcer staging system
  2. Identify the basic components of the Medicare Fiscal Year 2008 ruling on the reimbursement of pressure ulcer treatment
Authors and Disclosures

Laura A. Stokowski, RN, MS
Disclosure: Laura A. Stokowski, RN, MS, has served as a consultant for Draeger Medical.


Susan Yox
Disclosure: Susan Yox has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


 
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Awarded 0.5 contact hour(s) of continuing nursing education for RNs and APNs; none of these credits is in the area of pharmacology.

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