Regional CME Conferences

 

• Wound Care Update 2009
  Saturday, July 18, 2009

The incidence of chronic wounds in the United States is approximately 5 to 7 million per year, and the annual costs for management of these wounds is greater than $20 billion. Research indicates that older adults are more prone to wound development and decreased healing efficiency. As baby boomers age, the United States General Accounting Office estimates that the Medicare population will comprise 20% of the national population by year 2030, with people age 85 and older as the fastest growing age group. Although, wound care has progressed rapidly during the last 20 years, if clinicians are to keep up with the increased incidence of chronic wounds they must keep current on the sophisticated therapies currently available, as well as those currently under development. In addition, a greater understanding of the basis of proper wound care is essential.

This conference is designed to give physicians, nurses and other allied health care professionals a comprehensive overview of a variety of topics in wound healing and will include a ethics hour encompassing legal aspects of pressure ulcers and never events.

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