Wound Care Symposium
Agenda, Topics and Presenters
2:00 - 2:30 p.m. - Registration, check-in, vendor booths open
2:30 - 2:35 p.m. - Welcome and Introductions
2:35 - 3:15 p.m. - Management of Diabetic Foot Infections
- Kristin Raleigh, D.P.M., Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Specialist of Mid-Michigan, P.C.
3:15 - 4 p.m. - Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Safety
- Travis Taylor, D.O., MyMichigan Medical Center Midland, Hyperbaric Medicine, Wound Treatment
4:00 - 4:15 p.m. - Break, vendor booths open
4:15 - 5:00 p.m. - Nutrition & Wound Care
- Chieko Marshall, M.S., R.D., DipACLM, MyMichigan Medical Center Midland
5:00 - 5:45 p.m. - Dinner, vendor booths open
5:45 - 6:45 p.m. - Interactive Session
6:45 - 7:30 p.m. - Secondary Prevention; Reducing Recidivism in Patients with High Risk Chronic Wounds
- Carolyn Shinn, R.N., B.S.N, C.W.S., Healogics
7:30 - 7:45 p.m. - Break, vendor booths open
7:45 - 8:15 p.m. - Panel Q&A
8:15 - 8:20 p.m. - Closing Remarks, Wrap-up & Evaluation
Target Audience
All Healthcare Professionals
Learning Objectives
- Discuss proper management of diabetic foot infections.
- Discuss the history and safety of hyperbaric oxygen and it's use in the United States.
- Identify patients with chronic wound types at increased risk for recurrence and how a secondary prevention program can impact recidivism rates.
- Outline proper nutrition for optimal wound healing.
Panel Questions
Questions for the symposium panel may be submitted in advance to Michelle Gillis at michelle.gillis@mymichigan.org
Attire
For your comfort, please dress in layers so that you are able to adjust to the conditions in the lecture hall and lobby.
Continuing Education Credits
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of MyMichigan Health and Healogics. MyMichigan Health is accredited by the Michigan State Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. MyMichigan Health designates this activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit is a trademark of the American Medical Association.