Educational Webinar: September 24, 2020 |
This program will review some of the most common skin manifestations seen in the long-term sub-acute care setting. Older adults are at higher risk for many different skin conditions, including various inflammatory conditions as well as benign and malignant neoplasms. Content includes assessment and diagnostic tips to help identify skin lesions that look similar, and treatment considerations once the etiology has been confirmed. Attending this program will assist clinicians with the recognition and care planning for patient and residents with dermatologic conditions. |
FACULTY: David J. Wong, MD, PhD, is a board-certified dermatologist, CEO and Co-Founder of DirectDerm, and Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University. Dr. Wong attended medical school at University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his dermatology residency at Stanford. He also received a PhD in Molecular Genetics at the University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. |
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
AMT Education Division is a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the California Board of Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15291. This program is approved for 1 nursing contact hour by the California Board of Nursing. This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1 total participant hour by NAB/NCERS--approval #20210913-1-A69530-DL. |
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REGISTRATION:
There is no cost to register for this webinar, but space is limited. To reserve a spot, all are encouraged to register early. |
Webinar Announcement: August 6, 2020
Managing Nutrition for Wound Healing in the Era of COVID-19
Please join us for this timely conversation with internationally recognized registered dietitian and wound care expert, Dr. Nancy Collins. This program will assist clinicians with nutritional challenges for patients and residents related to wounds and the COVID-19 pandemic. Content will be delivered in an interview format which will facilitate answers to some of the most important questions related to nutrition and wound healing in the era of COVID-19. |
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this program participants will be able to:
FACULTY:
Dr. Nancy Collins. PhD, RDN, LD, NWCC, FAND is a wound care certified registered dietitian who is internationally known for her expertise in the complex relationship between malnutrition, body composition, and tissue regeneration. Dr. Collins has over 25 years of hands-on practitioner experience in clinical nutrition and industry consulting and is the founder of Nutrition411.com.
MODERATOR:
Pamela Scarborough, PT, DPT, MS, CWS, CEEAA is board certified wound specialist currenting providing education, mentoring and leadership for the long-term, post-acute care industry in wound prevention and management from both clinical and regulatory perspectives. Dr. Scarborough stays current on this and related topics and passes on knowledge that serves clinicians, patients and residents in this specialty area of care, chronic wounds.
At the end of this program participants will be able to:
- Recognize nutritional challenges facing patients, residents and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Effectively address unintended weight loss and non-healing wounds with appropriate nutrition interventions.
- Discuss the role of protein and amino acids in wound healing.
FACULTY:
Dr. Nancy Collins. PhD, RDN, LD, NWCC, FAND is a wound care certified registered dietitian who is internationally known for her expertise in the complex relationship between malnutrition, body composition, and tissue regeneration. Dr. Collins has over 25 years of hands-on practitioner experience in clinical nutrition and industry consulting and is the founder of Nutrition411.com.
MODERATOR:
Pamela Scarborough, PT, DPT, MS, CWS, CEEAA is board certified wound specialist currenting providing education, mentoring and leadership for the long-term, post-acute care industry in wound prevention and management from both clinical and regulatory perspectives. Dr. Scarborough stays current on this and related topics and passes on knowledge that serves clinicians, patients and residents in this specialty area of care, chronic wounds.
DATE & TIMES:
WEBINAR SPONSOR: Abbott Nutrition WEBINAR HOST: AMT |
REGISTRATION:
Space is limited and we encourage all to register early to secure a spot for this webinar. |
Navigating the Venous Leg UlcerChronic venous insufficiency (CVI) often creates significant edema of the lower legs which can lead to skin breakdown and the creation of venous leg ulcers (VLUs). VLUs account for approximately 80% of chronic lower extremity wounds. Wounds from CVI affect a large and growing number of individuals, particularly older adults. The long-term care, sub-acute setting has a significant number of residents/patients with VLUs needing health care professionals who have the knowledge and skills to improve residents’/patients’ outcomes for healing. This program will review the best practice guidelines for assessment and treatment for CVI and the resulting VLUs.
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Objectives:
- List common issues that can lead to chronic venous insufficiency and wounds.
- Identify assessment considerations for venous leg ulcers.
- Verbalize treatment interventions that meet, or do not meet, best practice.
Date & Time: July 9, 2020
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Faculty: Pamela Scarborough, PT,DPT, MS,CWS,CEEAA Dr. Pamela Scarborough is the Director of Public Relations and Education for AMT. She is a physical therapist with over 35 years’ experience as a clinician, team leader, professional educator and mentor. In addition to holding a license to practice physical therapy in the state of Texas, Dr. Scarborough is board certified as a wound specialist (CWS). She presents nationally and internationally to multidisciplinary audiences in addition to publishing extensively on topics related to infection prevention and control, wound prevention and care, and diabetes management. |
Continuing Education Information:
- AMT Education Division is a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the California Board of Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15291.
- This program is approved for 1 nursing contact hour by the California Board of Nursing.
- This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1 total participant hour by NAB/NCERS—approval #20210705-1-A63985-DL.
Poem dedicated to all skilled nursing facilitiesAuthored by our team member, Ashley Murphy, BSN, RN - A Fly On The Wall is a poem dedicated to all the skilled nursing facilities during the National Nurses Week. Based out of the Memphis, TN Ashley works as our Clinical Specialist and serves long-term care facilities in the Greater Memphis area. |
The nurses, doctors, EMTs, lab techs, and other health care workers battling the COVID-19 crisis on the front lines and behind the scenes are the real-life heroes. We appreciate their dedication and hard work to care for us and keep us safe. WE THANK YOU.
McKnight’s published on 4/6/20 “NIC report: Half of SNFs reported declines in occupancy rates and deceleration in move-in rates last month.” As a clinician and a part of the healthcare arena serving the long-term care population for over twenty-five years, this topic started a discussion with our peers: when will we see census come back? Here are some questions that we pose to the community: |
- Will there be an influx of people who have been on ventilators, are now recovering and will need skilled care?
- Will there be an influx of people who are recovering from COVID that need skilled care?
- Are SNF’s adapting to serve the changing population, for example set up COVID wings?
- In states that are not seeing high numbers of COVID cases, will these states initiate elective surgeries earlier, if so when?
- In states that are seeing higher volumes of COVID cases, what has there been any discussion as to when elective surgeries will be resumed?
- Prior to COVID, what percentage of elective surgeries resulted in skilled stays for rehabilitation services? In the future, do we anticipate this to be the same, or decrease?
- Are you experiencing staffing shortages due to the coronavirus in your facilities? If so, what mitigation steps have you put into place in an effort to prevent pressure injuries?
Our healthcare world has certainly changed. Partnership, community and collaboration are imperative as we navigate these new waters together. I look forward to hearing your replies!
Author: Sarah Holden-Mount, PT, CWS, FACCW Author Bio: Sarah is a licensed physical therapist and has concentrated in the field of wound care. Her clinical practice has included settings in acute, sub-acute, out patient, wound care clinics, and all areas of post-acute care. She holds Diplomate status as a Certified Wound Care Specialist with the American Academy of Wound Management and is also a Fellow in the College of Certified Wound Specialists. Sarah is currently sitting on the Board of Directors for National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP); she is Chair of the Policy Committee and previously sat on the Panel for many years prior. |
Sarah holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from and has been an adjunct faculty at Northeastern University, assisting with developing and lecturing the wound care curriculum. She has also been a guest speaker for various organizations focusing on the area of wound care and management.
Hit Your Pressure Ulcer/Injury Prevention and Wound Management Targets:
Ensuring Reimbursement, Clinical and Regulatory Compliance
*** This Event Has Been Canceled ***
Due to the evolving situation with the novel Coronavirus, we are at an unprecedented time that is requiring unprecedented responses in order to protect our residents and our peers. Due to the restrictions and social distancing expectations we are cancelling this educational event.
SEMINAR DESCRIPTION
Long-term care buildings are having to admit sicker, frailer individuals than ever before in the 60-year history of this industry. The increased level of ill-health in our population with multiple comorbidities means our residents and patients are at greater risk for pressure ulcer/injuries (PU/PI) than in years past. Due to the higher acuity of facility admissions your clinical team needs to determine: “Is this resident’s wound actually due to pressure, or is it a Kennedy Terminal Ulcer a.k.a. Skin Failure” due to the multiorgan failure and the dying process?
This seminar will review business, clinical and regulatory components for prevention, treatments and reporting of skin issues with a focus on PU/PI prevention. The importance of staging for documentation and coding on the MDS for appropriate PDPM reimbursement will be reviewed. In addition, there will be focused content on the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process, the construct CMS recommends buildings use as part of the QAPI process for the internal investigation of facility acquired PU/PIs. This RCA process will assist facilities in identifying the KTU from the avoidable PU/PI and will find the gaps in your PU/PI prevention program. Join us for this information-packed seminar to improve the clinical, reimbursement, and regulatory aspects of your building’s/organization’s wound prevention and management programs.
Long-term care buildings are having to admit sicker, frailer individuals than ever before in the 60-year history of this industry. The increased level of ill-health in our population with multiple comorbidities means our residents and patients are at greater risk for pressure ulcer/injuries (PU/PI) than in years past. Due to the higher acuity of facility admissions your clinical team needs to determine: “Is this resident’s wound actually due to pressure, or is it a Kennedy Terminal Ulcer a.k.a. Skin Failure” due to the multiorgan failure and the dying process?
This seminar will review business, clinical and regulatory components for prevention, treatments and reporting of skin issues with a focus on PU/PI prevention. The importance of staging for documentation and coding on the MDS for appropriate PDPM reimbursement will be reviewed. In addition, there will be focused content on the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process, the construct CMS recommends buildings use as part of the QAPI process for the internal investigation of facility acquired PU/PIs. This RCA process will assist facilities in identifying the KTU from the avoidable PU/PI and will find the gaps in your PU/PI prevention program. Join us for this information-packed seminar to improve the clinical, reimbursement, and regulatory aspects of your building’s/organization’s wound prevention and management programs.
SEMINAR OBJECTIVES
- Describe pressure ulcer/injury etiologic factors
- Evaluate facility pressure ulcer/injury prevention program components
- Identify accurate staging definitions and MDS coding components for pressure ulcer/injuries reporting, documentation and reimbursement
- Verbalize the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) construct and components for investigating facility acquired PU/PIs as part of the QAPI process
- Discuss current evidence-based treatment interventions for chronic wounds
SEMINAR LOCATIONS & DATES
Wintergreen Resort and Conference Center
60 Gasser Rd. Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
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Alexian Village of Milwaukee
9301 N 76th St. Milwaukee, WI 53223
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* Continental breakfast & lunch will be provided to registered attendees at both of these events.
SEMINAR FACULTY Dr. Pamela Scarborough is the Director of Public Relations and Education for AMT. She is a physical therapist with over 35 years’ experience as a clinician, team leader, professional educator and mentor. In addition to holding a license to practice physical therapy in the state of Texas, Dr. Scarborough is board certified as a wound specialist (CWS). She presents nationally and internationally to multidisciplinary audiences in addition to publishing extensively on topics related to infection prevention and control, wound prevention and care, and diabetes management. |
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
- AMT Education Division is a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the California Board of Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15291.
- This program is approved for 1 nursing contact hour by the California Board of Nursing.
EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT
This course is offered without charge to participants as part of AMT’s educational commitment to long-term care facilities across the United States.
This course is offered without charge to participants as part of AMT’s educational commitment to long-term care facilities across the United States.
Wishing everyone a prosperous new year filled with joy and laughter! We thank our customers, employees, vendors, patrons, and followers for their continued support and look forward to working together in the years ahead.
Diabetes And The Diabetic Foot Ulcer In The Long-Term Care Setting
Diabetes is one of the most complicated and costly diseases of the 21st century. Many of our residents and patients in the long-term care setting have diabetes, which may cause complications such as diabetic foot ulcers and interfere with the healing of other chronic wounds etiologies. This program will discuss diabetes and wound healing in general, and how the foot is affected by the disease. Prevention, assessment and treatment strategies for diabetic foot ulcers will be included in the content.
OBJECTIVES:
OBJECTIVES:
- Identify the Standards of Practice for assessment and prevention of diabetic foot ulcers
- Discuss care practices to intervene for at risk feet for diabetic foot ulcers
- List treatment interventions for care of diabetic foot ulcers
FACULTY:
Pamela Scarborough, PT, DPT, MS, CWS, CEEAA. Director Of Public Policy & Education, AMT
Pamela Scarborough, PT, DPT, MS, CWS, CEEAA. Director Of Public Policy & Education, AMT
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT:
- AMT Education Division is a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the California Board of Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15291.
- This program is approved for 1 nursing contact hour by the California Board of Nursing.
- This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1 total participant hour from NAB/NCERS—approval #20210109-1-A62374-DL.
Image Credit: Licensed under the Creative Commons
Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Author: Milorad Dimic MD, Nis, Serbia January 2012. (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Diabetic_Wound_121.jpg)
Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Author: Milorad Dimic MD, Nis, Serbia January 2012. (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Diabetic_Wound_121.jpg)
Ready, Set, Go! Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention & Awareness Day - Thursday, November 21, 2019
AMT is proud to support the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel for its leading-edge efforts towards prevention and management of pressure injuries. In 2013, The National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) formerly, the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) designated the third Thursday of every November to internationally celebrate and promote education.
What Is Pressure Injury
A pressure injury is localized damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue usually over a bony prominence or related to a medical or other device. The injury can present as intact skin or an open ulcer and may be painful. The injury occurs as a result of intense and/or prolonged pressure or pressure in combination with shear. The tolerance of soft tissue for pressure and shear may also be affected by microclimate, nutrition, perfusion, co-morbidities and condition of the soft tissue. The full list of NPIAP pressure injury definition stages can be found here.
What We Know
Promoting a “prevention mindset” for you staff is key in preventing pressure injuries and reducing the financial burden caused by pressure injuries. The goal is to keep the Resident moving as much as possible increasing blood flow, while reducing shearing and friction forces. Consistent, good skin care is just as important. Keeping the skin clean, dry, and moisturized, while managing the microclimate will promote quality skin care management. The pressure injury prevention list can be found here.
Remove the Cause
Pressure Injuries can develop at any age, but more commonly it is the senior population that uses wheelchairs, is bedbound and wears medical devices and who, are therefore at highest risk. If a pressure injury does develop, you first want to identify the cause while using a holistic approach. You will want to investigate the cause from every angle. Until the cause of the pressure injury is removed, the pressure injury will not heal. Encourage your nursing staff to focus more on a prevention mindset while encompassing ongoing education.
A pressure injury is localized damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue usually over a bony prominence or related to a medical or other device. The injury can present as intact skin or an open ulcer and may be painful. The injury occurs as a result of intense and/or prolonged pressure or pressure in combination with shear. The tolerance of soft tissue for pressure and shear may also be affected by microclimate, nutrition, perfusion, co-morbidities and condition of the soft tissue. The full list of NPIAP pressure injury definition stages can be found here.
What We Know
Promoting a “prevention mindset” for you staff is key in preventing pressure injuries and reducing the financial burden caused by pressure injuries. The goal is to keep the Resident moving as much as possible increasing blood flow, while reducing shearing and friction forces. Consistent, good skin care is just as important. Keeping the skin clean, dry, and moisturized, while managing the microclimate will promote quality skin care management. The pressure injury prevention list can be found here.
Remove the Cause
Pressure Injuries can develop at any age, but more commonly it is the senior population that uses wheelchairs, is bedbound and wears medical devices and who, are therefore at highest risk. If a pressure injury does develop, you first want to identify the cause while using a holistic approach. You will want to investigate the cause from every angle. Until the cause of the pressure injury is removed, the pressure injury will not heal. Encourage your nursing staff to focus more on a prevention mindset while encompassing ongoing education.
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Team Work
AMT offers many educational offerings throughout the year and on demand, but Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention & Awareness Day is an extra opportunity for AMT to support you and your nursing staff. Ongoing education not only helps bolster quality of care but promotes team work. AMT is part of your team! We encourage you to reach out to your designated Clinical Specialist for any educational or clinical support needs.
There is an array of FREE educational materials such as posters, fact sheets, and brochures available to download and print on The National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel’s website. These educational tools will help your facility promote and celebrate Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention & Awareness Day. These tools can be downloaded here.
AMT offers many educational offerings throughout the year and on demand, but Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention & Awareness Day is an extra opportunity for AMT to support you and your nursing staff. Ongoing education not only helps bolster quality of care but promotes team work. AMT is part of your team! We encourage you to reach out to your designated Clinical Specialist for any educational or clinical support needs.
There is an array of FREE educational materials such as posters, fact sheets, and brochures available to download and print on The National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel’s website. These educational tools will help your facility promote and celebrate Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention & Awareness Day. These tools can be downloaded here.
- References: National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP)
- Author: Cheryl Carver, LPN, WCC, CWCA, FACCWS, DAPWCA
- Author Bio: Cheryl Carver works as a Clinical Wound Specialist for American Medical Technologies in the San Francisco Bay area. Her experience includes over 20 years in wound care and hyperbaric medicine. Cheryl has received many high reviews as a nationally recognized wound educator and has been invited to speak to interdisciplinary audiences all over the world. Cheryl single-handedly developed a comprehensive educational training manual for on-boarding wound care physicians, as well as many other published white papers and articles. She was the first LPN to be accepted into the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) Speakers Bureau. Cheryl is also an active AAWC member and Ambassador, Diplomat (DAPWCA) with the American Professional Wound Care Association, and Fellow (FACCWS) of The American College of Clinical Wound Specialists. Cheryl enjoys traveling, writing, and is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree in Communications with an emphasis on Journalism.
- Download the event graphic, STOP - PRESSURE INJURIES - Be Our Partner In Prevention
Meet our team at the National PACE Association (NPA) annual conference scheduled to be held in New Orleans, LA from October 13-16, 2019. Stop by booth #219 to learn how we help Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) enhance quality of resident care with our wound care, infection management, ostomy, urological, and tracheostomy programs.
This is your chance to meet with our team members, namely Greg Brodersen, AMT Director of Payer Contracting and Stephanie Hodges, AMT Regional Manager. Additionally, you can receive complimentary educational materials and pick some of our conference giveaways.
This is your chance to meet with our team members, namely Greg Brodersen, AMT Director of Payer Contracting and Stephanie Hodges, AMT Regional Manager. Additionally, you can receive complimentary educational materials and pick some of our conference giveaways.
Image and knowledge credit: National PACE Association (NPA)
Meet our team at the upcoming American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) annual convention & expo scheduled to be held in Orlando, FL from Oct 13 – 16, 2019.
AMT will be exhibiting in the expo hall, so please visit booth #1738 to learn how we help facilities manage risks and enhance quality of resident care with our wound care, infection management, ostomy, urological, and tracheostomy programs specifically designed for long-term care and post-acute facilities.
This is your chance to meet with our clinical and leadership team, receive complimentary educational materials, and participate in our raffle to win a Ring Video Doorbell 2 with Echo Show 5! | Request a meeting at AHCA/NCAL expo Meet us at booth #1738 to participate in the raffle or double your chances by requesting a meeting with the AMT team! |
Image & knowledge credits: Amazon and AHCA/NCAL
Wound Care Documentation: It’s a Team Effort
Description:
The documentation requirements for Medicare reimbursement of durable medical equipment (DME) can be overwhelming. Having the necessary documentation is a shared responsibility between the clinical community and the DME suppliers.
Join the DME MACs to learn more about these documentation requirements as they pertain to beneficiaries with wounds. This training will focus on the types of dressings covered by Medicare as well as the documentation required by the treating clinician/practitioner.
The documentation requirements for Medicare reimbursement of durable medical equipment (DME) can be overwhelming. Having the necessary documentation is a shared responsibility between the clinical community and the DME suppliers.
Join the DME MACs to learn more about these documentation requirements as they pertain to beneficiaries with wounds. This training will focus on the types of dressings covered by Medicare as well as the documentation required by the treating clinician/practitioner.
Date & Times:
Continuing Education
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Registration:
Space is limited to the first 1,000 participants. This will be a LIVE webinar and per CMS guidelines event recording will not be available. To reserve a spot, all are encouraged to register early. |
Pressure Ulcer/Injury Prevention & Wound Care in Long-term Care Setting: Meeting Regulatory & Clinical Guidelines
This information-packed, full-day seminar will provide up-to-date evidence-based recommendations and CMS mandated regulations for pressure ulcer prevention, recognition, assessment, and treatment. In addition, the most frequent non-pressure etiologies (e.g. venous and arterial insufficiency, diabetic neuropathic foot ulcers, and skin tears) will be reviewed.
Focused content on the Unavoidable Pressure Ulcer aka the Kennedy Terminal Ulcer/Skin Failure will be included to assist buildings in recognizing skin failure at life’s end for the clinical team to address Quality of Life issues for residents with these unavoidable pressure ulcer/injuries. The regulatory focus of the course will be on F-Tags F684, F686, and F687. This is a basic to intermediate level course and is appropriate for the new wound care clinicians and seasoned wound management providers.
Topics Covered:
This information-packed, full-day seminar will provide up-to-date evidence-based recommendations and CMS mandated regulations for pressure ulcer prevention, recognition, assessment, and treatment. In addition, the most frequent non-pressure etiologies (e.g. venous and arterial insufficiency, diabetic neuropathic foot ulcers, and skin tears) will be reviewed.
Focused content on the Unavoidable Pressure Ulcer aka the Kennedy Terminal Ulcer/Skin Failure will be included to assist buildings in recognizing skin failure at life’s end for the clinical team to address Quality of Life issues for residents with these unavoidable pressure ulcer/injuries. The regulatory focus of the course will be on F-Tags F684, F686, and F687. This is a basic to intermediate level course and is appropriate for the new wound care clinicians and seasoned wound management providers.
Topics Covered:
- Pressure ulcer/injury prevention
- Staging of pressure ulcer/injuries
- Framing your wound management program using the Wound Bed Preparation model of care
- The Kennedy Terminal Ulcer/Skin failure, unavoidable pressure ulcer
- The wound assessment
- Documents review that support CMS regulations for wound prevention and care in the Long-Term, Sub-Acute Care Setting
- Focus on F684, F686, and F687
Seminar Faculty:
Pamela Scarborough, PT, DPT, MS, CWS, CEEAA, Director Of Public Policy & Education, AMT
Pamela Scarborough, PT, DPT, MS, CWS, CEEAA, Director Of Public Policy & Education, AMT
Cincinnati Seminar Details: Receptions Conference Center – Western Hills 3302 Westbourne Drive Cincinnati, OH 45248 September 23, 2019 (Monday) Registration: 7:30 - 8:00 AM Course: 8:00 – 3:30 PM Continental breakfast and lunch provided at the event | Columbus / Dayton Seminar Details: Clark State Community College Brinkman Educational Center 4th Floor Conference Room 76 S Limestone Street Springfield, OH 45502 September 25, 2019 (Wednesday) Registration: 7:30 - 8:00 AM Course: 8:00 – 3:30 PM Continental breakfast and lunch provided at the event |
Registration:
This course is presented without charge as part American Medical Technologies’ educational commitment to long-term care facilities across the country. AMT Education Division is a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the California Board of Nursing. Provider Number CEP 15291. This seminar is approved for 6.0 hours of continuing education for nurses.
Web-registration is now closed for this educational event. To request registration or other questions about this event, please call Beth Sherman at 412-699-0425.
This course is presented without charge as part American Medical Technologies’ educational commitment to long-term care facilities across the country. AMT Education Division is a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the California Board of Nursing. Provider Number CEP 15291. This seminar is approved for 6.0 hours of continuing education for nurses.
Web-registration is now closed for this educational event. To request registration or other questions about this event, please call Beth Sherman at 412-699-0425.
Foundations for wound prevention & management according to the standards of practice and CMS regulations Seminar: Brea, CA
Description
This program will address pressure ulcer prevention and management risks from the legal, clinical standards of practice, and regulatory perspectives, providing content that addresses a building’s Pressure Ulcer/Pressure Injury prevention program from a system’s perspective and as a component of the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process. In addition, content will include a thorough review of coding mandates and tips from Section M of the MDS. Correct coding of the MDS is a primary factor of the new PDPM system of reimbursement.
This program is basic to intermediate level, appropriate for the Nursing Directors, Treatment Nurses, interdisciplinary clinical leadership, MDS coordinators, and others responsible for ensuring clinical practice standards and regulatory mandates are in place for their buildings.
This program will address pressure ulcer prevention and management risks from the legal, clinical standards of practice, and regulatory perspectives, providing content that addresses a building’s Pressure Ulcer/Pressure Injury prevention program from a system’s perspective and as a component of the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process. In addition, content will include a thorough review of coding mandates and tips from Section M of the MDS. Correct coding of the MDS is a primary factor of the new PDPM system of reimbursement.
This program is basic to intermediate level, appropriate for the Nursing Directors, Treatment Nurses, interdisciplinary clinical leadership, MDS coordinators, and others responsible for ensuring clinical practice standards and regulatory mandates are in place for their buildings.
Date & Time
Location
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Continuing Education AMT Education Division is a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the California Board of Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15291. This program is approved for 5 nursing contact hour by the California Board of Nursing. |
Registration
Space is limited for this educational event. To reserve a spot, all are encouraged to register early.
Space is limited for this educational event. To reserve a spot, all are encouraged to register early.
Debridement: Who, When & How in Long-Term Care
Debridement is a fundamental component of wound management and a standard of practice. Preparing the wound bed for healing must be done adequately to facilitate the best outcomes and provide opportunities for closure and subsequent healing.
This program will discuss the: Who, When and How components of chronic wound debridement — specifically for the population residing in the long-term care setting. Content will include assessment prior to debridement (e.g., vascular studies to the lower extremity), types of debridement and precautions/contraindications of debridement. Attend this session to better recognize which wounds will benefit from debridement and how to best accomplish this in the long-term care setting.
This program will discuss the: Who, When and How components of chronic wound debridement — specifically for the population residing in the long-term care setting. Content will include assessment prior to debridement (e.g., vascular studies to the lower extremity), types of debridement and precautions/contraindications of debridement. Attend this session to better recognize which wounds will benefit from debridement and how to best accomplish this in the long-term care setting.
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this program participants will be able to:
At the end of this program participants will be able to:
- Discuss debridement as a component of the Wound Bed Preparation paradigm;
- Recognize when and what to debride from the wound;
- Identify precautions and contraindications for debridement;
- Verbalize the different types of debridement.
FACULTY:
- Pamela Scarborough, PT, DPT, MS, CWS, CEEAA - Director Of Public Policy & Education, AMT
- Lynn A. Tabor, MS, RN, WCC - Vice President of Education & Training, AMT
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Space is limited to the first 1,000 participants. To reserve a spot, all are encouraged to register early. |
AMT Education Division is a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the California Board of Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15291. This program is approved for 1 nursing contact hour by the California Board of Nursing.
Foundations for wound prevention & management according to the standards of practice and CMS regulations
Description
This program will address pressure ulcer prevention and management risks from the legal, clinical standards of practice, and regulatory perspectives, providing content that addresses a building’s Pressure Ulcer/Pressure Injury prevention program from a system’s perspective and as a component of the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process. In addition, content will include a thorough review of coding mandates and tips from Section M of the MDS. Correct coding of the MDS is a primary factor of the new PDPM system of reimbursement.
This program is basic to intermediate level, appropriate for the Nursing Directors, Treatment Nurses, interdisciplinary clinical leadership, MDS coordinators, and others responsible for ensuring clinical practice standards and regulatory mandates are in place for their buildings.
This program will address pressure ulcer prevention and management risks from the legal, clinical standards of practice, and regulatory perspectives, providing content that addresses a building’s Pressure Ulcer/Pressure Injury prevention program from a system’s perspective and as a component of the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process. In addition, content will include a thorough review of coding mandates and tips from Section M of the MDS. Correct coding of the MDS is a primary factor of the new PDPM system of reimbursement.
This program is basic to intermediate level, appropriate for the Nursing Directors, Treatment Nurses, interdisciplinary clinical leadership, MDS coordinators, and others responsible for ensuring clinical practice standards and regulatory mandates are in place for their buildings.
Date & Time
Location
Continuing Education AMT Education Division is a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the California Board of Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15291. This program is approved for 5 nursing contact hour by the California Board of Nursing. | Conference Highlights
Event Partnership This event is hosted by AMT in partnership with Flagstone Healthcare. |
Conference Faculty
- Pamela Scarborough, PT, DPT, MS, CWS, CEEAA
- Carla Kitten, MSN, RN, CWS

Dr. Scarborough is currently Director of Public Policy and Education for American Medical Technologies. Her clinical career spans more than 35 years, having practiced in a variety of settings. Her clinical experience is vast and includes traditional physical therapy, orthopedics and sports medicine, cardiac rehabilitation, and wound management across the continuum of care. Pamela is published in wound book chapters, has written articles, and monographs on the various topics related to wound management and is a highly sought-after speaker, invited to present to interdisciplinary audiences nationally and internationally. Her current focus of education/training and mentoring is clinical best-practices and CMS regulatory components related to wound prevention and management in the long-term care setting.

Carla Kitten is the Regional Clinical Manager of the West Coast for American Medical Technologies. She is a master’s prepared registered nurse with over 35 years’ experience in nursing. Specialty areas include over 10 years in the legal nurse consulting arena serving both plaintiff and defense firms, over 10 years in critical care and the emergency department, and 15 years in the area she is most passionate about, nursing education and wound care.
Registration
Space is limited for this educational event. To reserve a spot, all are encouraged to register early.
Space is limited for this educational event. To reserve a spot, all are encouraged to register early.
AMT collaborates with Medicare for educational webinar
AMT has partnered with Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs), Noridian Healthcare Solutions and CGS Administrators, to host a live educational webinar covering Medicare’s documentation requirements for wound care residents.
Documentation is a critical component of resident care. To help ensure regulatory compliance regarding wound care provided, a facility should make sure their documentation meets or exceeds the requirements set forth by Medicare. This webinar is developed to help participants learn critical information that they can apply directly within their facilities.
Trina St. Ours - Education Consultant DME Outreach and Education with Noridian Healthcare Solutions along with Michael Hanna MPA, CDME - Provider Relations Senior Analyst with CGS Administrators will present their insights. This presentation will be focused on the long-term care facilities’ responsibilities in creating/maintaining the necessary documentation for reimbursement of surgical dressings and supplies. Emphasis and specific detail will be provided on preliminary orders, detailed written orders and the importance of thoroughly completed monthly/weekly evaluations.
Webinar registration is free and Continuing Education (CE) credits will be available for attendees of the live webinar. A recorded version of the presentation will also be provided for those unable to attend the live event.
Documentation is a critical component of resident care. To help ensure regulatory compliance regarding wound care provided, a facility should make sure their documentation meets or exceeds the requirements set forth by Medicare. This webinar is developed to help participants learn critical information that they can apply directly within their facilities.
Trina St. Ours - Education Consultant DME Outreach and Education with Noridian Healthcare Solutions along with Michael Hanna MPA, CDME - Provider Relations Senior Analyst with CGS Administrators will present their insights. This presentation will be focused on the long-term care facilities’ responsibilities in creating/maintaining the necessary documentation for reimbursement of surgical dressings and supplies. Emphasis and specific detail will be provided on preliminary orders, detailed written orders and the importance of thoroughly completed monthly/weekly evaluations.
Webinar registration is free and Continuing Education (CE) credits will be available for attendees of the live webinar. A recorded version of the presentation will also be provided for those unable to attend the live event.
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Moderator
| Learn About Medicare Documentation Requirements For Wound Care Residents In This Live WebinarSpace is limited to the first 500 participants. To reserve a spot, all are encouraged to register early. |
Continuing Education
Additional Educational Resources
- AMT Education Division is a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the California Board of Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15291.
- This program is approved for 1 nursing contact hour by the California Board of Nursing.
Additional Educational Resources
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 User’s Manual. Version 1.15. Released October 2017.
- State Operations Manual Appendix PP-Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities. Revised 11/22/17. pp. 248-266, 272, 273.
- State Operations Manual-Chapter 1 - Program Background and Responsibilities. Revised 10-3-14. p. 3.
- Pressure Ulcer/Injury Critical Element Pathway. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. CMS Form 20078, 5/2017
- https://www.amtwoundcare.com/blog/documentation-standards-for-wounds-in-long-term-care
Seminar Focus:
Wound Prevention and Management in the Post-Acute, Long-Term Care Setting: Meeting the Clinical and Regulatory Guidelines and Mandates
Providing wound prevention and management in the long-term, sub-acute care setting is challenging for many reasons including, but not limited to; the population (older and/or more acute than years past), the regulations, reimbursement constraints, and clinical knowledge challenges regarding this mammoth topic. For all these reasons, and more, wound care in the PAC/LTC is demanding for building management, leadership, and clinical and support staff.
This program will integrate clinical best practices with regulatory (survey) and reporting (MDS, Section M) mandates for wound prevention and care, providing the attendees with up to date information to assist clinical teams, building management and leadership with tools and direction for creating functional wound prevention and care programs. This course will support the PDPM and QAPI mandates by CMS related to skin integrity.
Objectives:
At the end of this program participants will be able to:
Content Includes:
Course Faculty:
Dr. Pamela Scarborough is the Director of Public Policy and Education for American Medical Technologies. Her clinical career spans more than 35 years, having practiced in a variety of settings including acute, outpatient, home health, and long-term care. Her clinical experience has included traditional physical therapy, orthopedics and sports medicine, cardiac rehabilitation, and wound management. Pamela has published book chapters, articles, and monographs on the topics of diabetes and wound care, in addition to being a highly sought-after speaker, invited to present to interdisciplinary audiences at conferences, on webinars, and at wound management educational activities around the country. Her focus is currently clinical best-practices and CMS regulatory components for wound prevention and management in the long-term care setting.
Wound Prevention and Management in the Post-Acute, Long-Term Care Setting: Meeting the Clinical and Regulatory Guidelines and Mandates
Providing wound prevention and management in the long-term, sub-acute care setting is challenging for many reasons including, but not limited to; the population (older and/or more acute than years past), the regulations, reimbursement constraints, and clinical knowledge challenges regarding this mammoth topic. For all these reasons, and more, wound care in the PAC/LTC is demanding for building management, leadership, and clinical and support staff.
This program will integrate clinical best practices with regulatory (survey) and reporting (MDS, Section M) mandates for wound prevention and care, providing the attendees with up to date information to assist clinical teams, building management and leadership with tools and direction for creating functional wound prevention and care programs. This course will support the PDPM and QAPI mandates by CMS related to skin integrity.
Objectives:
At the end of this program participants will be able to:
- Recognize the most common chronic wound etiologies including pressure injuries/ulcers
- Discuss pressure ulcer prevention strategies using a systems approach
- Identify MDS reporting mandates using Section M Coding instructions for reporting wound etiologies including pressure ulcer/injuries and other common wound etiologies
- Describe current treatment interventions for chronic wounds including: debridement, topical therapies, and biophysical agents (e.g. NPWT, E-Stim)
- List resources to assist in framing your wound prevention and management program
Content Includes:
- Review of most the common wound etiologies
- Pressure ulcer prevention program process design
- MDS Section M Reporting mandate including detailed descriptions and coding tips for staging and documentation
- Prevention and treatment interventions that meet practice standards and regulatory mandates
- Review of core resources for framing a functional wound prevention and management program.
Course Faculty:
Dr. Pamela Scarborough is the Director of Public Policy and Education for American Medical Technologies. Her clinical career spans more than 35 years, having practiced in a variety of settings including acute, outpatient, home health, and long-term care. Her clinical experience has included traditional physical therapy, orthopedics and sports medicine, cardiac rehabilitation, and wound management. Pamela has published book chapters, articles, and monographs on the topics of diabetes and wound care, in addition to being a highly sought-after speaker, invited to present to interdisciplinary audiences at conferences, on webinars, and at wound management educational activities around the country. Her focus is currently clinical best-practices and CMS regulatory components for wound prevention and management in the long-term care setting.
Event Dates & Locations:
July 19, 2019 - Sandy, UT
(Registration is now closed) Salt Lake Community College 9750 South 300 West. Sandy, UT 84070 (The Miller Campus in the Karen Gail Miller Conference Center Room #150) August 13, 2019 - San Antonio, TX
(Registration is now closed) San Antonio A&M Club Foundation (Aggie Park) 6205 West Avenue. San Antonio, TX August 30, 2019 - Fort Worth, TX
(Registration is now closed) Holiday Inn DFW Airport South 14320 Centre Station Drive Fort Worth, TX 76155 September 12, 2019 - Houston, TX
(Registration is now closed) Holiday Inn Southwest Sugar Land Hotel 11160 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77031 November 1, 2019 - Lubbock, TX
The American Windmill Museum 1701 Canyon Lake Dr. Lubbock, TX 79403 November 8, 2019 - Weslaco, TX
Knapp Conference Center at Knapp Medical Center 1401 E. Eighth Street Weslaco, TX 78596 |
Event Schedule:
Registration: 7:30 - 8:00 AM Course: 8:00 - 3:30 PM Seminar Cost:
This course is presented without charge as part American Medical Technologies’ educational commitment to long-term care facilities across the country. AMT Education Division is a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the California Board of Nursing. Provider Number CEP 15291. This seminar is approved for 6.0 hours of continuing education for nurses. This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 6.00 CCUs for PTs and PTAs. If you need assistance during/after registration, please reach out to your local AMT Clinical Specialist or email us customer.care@amtwoundcare.com
Educational Handouts:
Attendees are requested to download or print the following educational handouts prior to arriving at the wound care seminar. |
AMT is excited to participate in the annual National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), formerly known as National Nursing Home Week, on May 12-18, 2019. This year's NSNCW theme, “Live Soulfully,” will celebrate skilled nursing centers, their residents, and staff - as they work together to achieve happy minds and healthy souls. Established as an annual, week-long observance by the American Health Care Association (AHCA) in 1967, NSNCW provides an opportunity to recognize the role of skilled nursing care centers in caring for America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities. |
Driven by our mission to improve the quality of life for senior patients, AMT is proud to serve over 6,250 facilities across the nation. We could not do this without the support of the long-term care facilities and their dedicated staff. We thank you!
Each year, the nation celebrates National Nurses Week from May 6 – 12 to appreciate and elevate the nursing profession. May 12th is also the birthday of Florence Nightingale, who is revered as the founder of modern nursing. During this week, AMT would like to extend a special thanks to nurses for their dedication and commitment to healthcare. Nurses deserve special recognition for their vast contributions and the positive impact they make in our communities. The National Nurses Week is a time for everyone – individuals, employers, other health care professionals, and community leaders – to recognize the vast contributions and positive impact of America’s 4 million nurses. So, please join us in thanking the amazing nurses! |
Course Description:
This information-packed, one-day seminar provides participants current up-to-date information regarding recognition, assessment, and treatment of lower extremity and foot wounds from common etiologies such as arterial and venous insufficiency, diabetic neuropathic foot ulcers, and lymphedema.
Content includes information on how the disease state of diabetes impacts all wound etiologies. The skills lab portion of the course provides attendees with hands-on training in Doppler screening, sensory testing, and other tests and measures commonly used for lower extremity and foot examinations. In addition, a compression skills lab for kinesthetic learning of multi-layer compression wrap application for treatment of venous insufficiency wounds will be offered. This is a basic to intermediate level course.
This information-packed, one-day seminar provides participants current up-to-date information regarding recognition, assessment, and treatment of lower extremity and foot wounds from common etiologies such as arterial and venous insufficiency, diabetic neuropathic foot ulcers, and lymphedema.
Content includes information on how the disease state of diabetes impacts all wound etiologies. The skills lab portion of the course provides attendees with hands-on training in Doppler screening, sensory testing, and other tests and measures commonly used for lower extremity and foot examinations. In addition, a compression skills lab for kinesthetic learning of multi-layer compression wrap application for treatment of venous insufficiency wounds will be offered. This is a basic to intermediate level course.
Course Faculty:
Dr. Pamela Scarborough is the Director of Public Policy and Education for American Medical Technologies. Her clinical career spans more than 35 years, having practiced in a variety of settings including acute, outpatient, home health, and long-term care. Her clinical experience has included traditional physical therapy, orthopedics and sports medicine, cardiac rehabilitation, and wound management. Pamela has published book chapters, articles, and monographs on the topics of diabetes and wound care, in addition to being a highly sought-after speaker, invited to present to interdisciplinary audiences at conferences, on webinars, and at wound management educational activities around the country. Her focus is currently clinical best-practices and CMS regulatory components for wound prevention and management in the long-term care setting.
Dr. Pamela Scarborough is the Director of Public Policy and Education for American Medical Technologies. Her clinical career spans more than 35 years, having practiced in a variety of settings including acute, outpatient, home health, and long-term care. Her clinical experience has included traditional physical therapy, orthopedics and sports medicine, cardiac rehabilitation, and wound management. Pamela has published book chapters, articles, and monographs on the topics of diabetes and wound care, in addition to being a highly sought-after speaker, invited to present to interdisciplinary audiences at conferences, on webinars, and at wound management educational activities around the country. Her focus is currently clinical best-practices and CMS regulatory components for wound prevention and management in the long-term care setting.
Course Highlights:
- Hands-On Skills Labs
- LTC Regulatory Considerations
- Industry Vendor Exhibits
- Breakfast & Lunch Provided
- Approved For 6.0 Hours Of Continuing Education For Nurses
This course is presented without charge as part American Medical Technologies’ educational commitment to long-term care facilities across the country.
AMT Education Division is a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the California Board of Nursing. Provider Number CEP 15291. This seminar is approved for 6.0 hours of continuing education for nurses.
AMT Education Division is a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the California Board of Nursing. Provider Number CEP 15291. This seminar is approved for 6.0 hours of continuing education for nurses.
Marksville Seminar Details:
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Pressure Ulcer/Injury Prevention And Wound Care In Long-term Care Setting: Meeting Regulatory and Clinical Guidelines
This information-packed, full-day seminar will provide up-to-date evidence-based recommendations and CMS mandated regulations for pressure ulcer prevention, recognition, assessment, and treatment. In addition, the most frequent non-pressure etiologies (e.g. venous and arterial insufficiency, diabetic neuropathic foot ulcers, and skin tears) will be reviewed. Focused content on the Unavoidable Pressure Ulcer aka the Kennedy Terminal Ulcer/Skin Failure will be included to assist buildings in recognizing skin failure at life’s end for the clinical team to address Quality of Life issues for residents with these unavoidable pressure ulcer/injuries. The regulatory focus of the course will be on F-Tags F684, F686, and F687.
This is a basic to intermediate level course and is appropriate for the new wound care clinicians and seasoned wound management providers.
This is a basic to intermediate level course and is appropriate for the new wound care clinicians and seasoned wound management providers.
Topics Covered:
| Course Faculty: Dr. Pamela Scarborough is the Director of Public Relations and Education for American Medical Technologies. She is a physical therapist with over 35 years’ experience as a clinician, team leader, professional educator and mentor. In addition to holding a license to practice physical therapy in the state of Texas, Dr. Scarborough is board certified as a wound specialist (CWS). She presents nationally and internationally to multidisciplinary audiences and publishes extensively on topics related to infection prevention and control, wound prevention and care, and diabetes management. |
Our Commitment:
This course is presented without charge as part of AMT’ educational commitment to long term care facilities across the country. AMT Education Division is a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the California Board of Nursing. Provider Number CEP 15291.
This seminar is approved for 6.0 hours of continuing education for nurses.
This course is presented without charge as part of AMT’ educational commitment to long term care facilities across the country. AMT Education Division is a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the California Board of Nursing. Provider Number CEP 15291.
This seminar is approved for 6.0 hours of continuing education for nurses.
Michigan Seminar Details:
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Due to high-demand, we have reached the registration capacity for this educational event. If you like to request an invitation, please contact Beth Sherman, AMT Regional Manager at 412-699-0425.
- Title: Preventing Pressure Ulcer/Injuries From A Systems Perspective
- Date: Thursday, March 14, 2019
- Time: 2:00 – 3:15 pm Eastern
- Register: Click here
Webinar Handouts:
Pressure ulcer/injury (PU/PI) prevention is considered a quality measure in most care settings—including long-term nursing facilities. To comply with federal regulations, a facility must demonstrate, through the resident assessment processes, care plan documentation and clinical outcomes, that the only facility acquired PU/PIs are unavoidable. Providing this level of care (prevention of all PU/PIs, except those produced by the resident’s failing physiology) requires that the facility have processes and protocols in-place to move the entire staff towards the goal of PU/PI prevention.
The faculty of this webinar will use a Self-Assessment Worksheet to help facilities identify current processes, gaps and places for improvement. Whether a facility has a root cause analysis program firmly in-place, are just beginning, or are working toward their PU/PI Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement process, this program has content to help inform and support the goal of PU/PI prevention.
The faculty of this webinar will use a Self-Assessment Worksheet to help facilities identify current processes, gaps and places for improvement. Whether a facility has a root cause analysis program firmly in-place, are just beginning, or are working toward their PU/PI Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement process, this program has content to help inform and support the goal of PU/PI prevention.
At the end of this presentation participants will be able to:
- Identify which tools and processes are currently in place to identify residents who have PU/PI risk, or experience a change in PU/PI risks;
- Discuss current PU/PI prevention practices in their building/company;
- Recognize gaps in current PU/PI prevention practices/processes;
- Formulate plans to improve pressure ulcer/injury prevention practices/processes and improve clinical interventions and outcomes
Webinar Faculty: Pamela Scarborough, PT, DPT, MS, CWS, CEEAA Director Of Public Policy & Education American Medical Technologies Jeanine Maguire, PT, MS, CWS Sr. Director Skin Integrity & Wound Management Genesis Healthcare | Date & Time:
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Continuing Education Credit: AMT Education Division is a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the California Board of Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15291. This program is approved for 1 nursing contact hour by the California Board of Nursing. | Webinar Registration: Space is limited to the first 500 participants nationally. To reserve a spot, all are encouraged to register early. To download flyer: Click here |