Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:

• Discuss the clinical, legal, and regulatory implications of pressure ulcer development
• Identify risk factors associated with the development of heel pressure ulcers
• Implement the latest best practices for prevention of pressure ulcer development, such as heel pressure ulcers and incontinence associated dermatitis
• Implement effective repositioning protocols to prevent the development of pressure ulcers

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Sponsored by North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC.

Intended Learners
This activity is designed for physicians, podiatrists, physical therapists, and nurses who treat patients at risk for developing pressure ulcers.

Accreditation
North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

CME
NACCME designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CNE
This continuing nursing education activity awards 1.0 contact hour.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #13255 for 1.0 contact hour.

CPME Accreditation
North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a sponsor of continuing education in podiatric medicine.

This program is approved for 1 continuing education contact hour or .1 CEU.

Activity Overview
This on-demand webcast is available with synchronized slides and audio.

To be eligible for documentation of credit, participants must complete the educational activity, complete the 10-question online post-test with a score of 70% or better, and complete the evaluation form. After successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form online at www.naccme.com participants may immediately print their documentation of credit.

Participants who have successfully completed the live version of this activity are not eligible to receive credit for these enduring materials.

Release Date: July 30, 2011
Expiration Date: January 30, 2013
Estimate time to complete: 1 hour

Hardware/Software Requirements
All educational activities are accessible via a computer with 650 MHz PC, 128 MB RAM, Windows or MAC operating system, Internet Explorer, Netscape, or Safari browsers. Windows Media Player, sound card, and speakers are required for streamed audio. Flash Player, sound card, and speakers are required for video programs. A PDF reader is required for print publications. Please direct technical questions to webmaster@naccme.com

Copyright © 2011 by North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this accredited continuing education activity may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without first obtaining permission from North American Center for Continuing Medical Education.

Grant Support
Supported by an educational grant from Sage Products, Inc.

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