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of graduates implemented changes to their practice based on information and skills learned.
71% of graduates reported improved patient outcomes.
INCREASED CONFIDENCE IN WOUND CARE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PATIENTS
97%
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QUICKER HEALING TIMES & MORE COMFORT FOR PATIENTS INCREASE IN KNOWLEDGE AND TREATMENT STRATEGIES
of graduates stated that new knowledge, or updated knowledge, was gained including:
THE ABILITY TO DO ACCURATE WOUND ASSESSMENTS of Course Coordinators believe WTA graduates have increased collaborations with other health care team members to enhance prevention of pressure injuries and management of wound and skin care.
BETTER TECHNIQUES IN WOUND IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT
UNDERSTANDING OF TREATMENT OPTIONS APPRECIATION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF CRITICAL AND ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION
PATIENT AND COLLEAGUE EDUCATION PROMOTION OF WOUND PREVENTION STRATEGIES
COMMUNICATION WITH THE HEALTH CARE TEAM
AREAS IMPACTED BY WTA KNOWLEDGE & PRACTICE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE BEHAVIORS LEADERSHIP SKILLS CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS NURSE COMPETENCY HIGH QUALITY CARE BASED ON BEST-AVAILABLE EVIDENCE IMPROVEMENT IN NURSING PRACTICE IMPROVEMENT IN PATIENT OUTCOMES IMPROVEMENT IN NURSING CARE DELIVERY
The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15115.
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71% 73% [REFERENCES] * WOCN Society. (2018). [WTA Program Course Coordinator Survey]. * WOCN Society. (2018).[WTA Program Participant Outcomes Survey]. * WOCN Society. (2014). [WTA Program Outcomes Survey].
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