This training is designed to equip addiction medical treatment teams with the basics of wound assessment and treatment. Topics covered include assessment of wound tissue type, drainage, cleansing, dressing supplies, special considerations for loop drains, and xylazine-related wounds.
NOTE: This training is 60 minutes long. There will be an optional 30-minute Q&A session following the training, which will not count for credit.
Intended audience
Medical professionals who provide direct wound care. All others are welcome welcome to attend.
Objectives
1. Apply techniques necessary to perform an initial assessment of a wound.
2. Recall three common types of skin wounds.
3. Describe special considerations for xylazine-related wounds.
Sponsored by
Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction TTA, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS)
Funding for out-of-state attendees is provided by the Opioid Response Network (ORN).
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Credits: Please visit the registration page and read the accreditation information section for details and requirements for earning credit
CME (1.00)
Nursing (1.00)
Social work (1.00)
LADC/CADC (1.00)
Recovery coach (1.00)
LMHC (1.00)
