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A Fly On The Wall

5/15/2020

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Poem dedicated to all skilled nursing facilities 

​Authored 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.
A Fly On The Wall is a poem dedicated to all the skilled nursing facilities
Ashley Murphy - BSN, RN - AMT Wound Care Clinical Specialist
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SNFs reported decline in occupancy rates - Industry Discussion

4/17/2020

 
Industry Discussion - Wound Care in LTC
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?
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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!
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Sarah Holden Mount - AMT Wound Care
​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.

Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention & Awareness Day - 2019

11/19/2019

 

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.
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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.
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  • How often is the Resident in bed or chair?
  • Is your Resident positioned in their wheelchair correctly? 
  • Does your Resident favor one side more than the other while in bed?   
  • Is your Resident on the appropriate wheelchair cushion? Does the cushion need to be replaced?  
  • Has your Resident lost weight recently?  Appetite status?
  • Are all medical devices such as air mattresses working appropriately?
  • Is the pressure injury only caused by pressure? Is moisture involved? Friction? Shearing? 
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.
  • 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 2019 PACE conference

10/11/2019

 
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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. 
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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)

Join AMT at 2019 AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo

10/8/2019

 
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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! ​
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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!
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Image & knowledge credits: Amazon and AHCA/NCAL

Foundations For Wound Prevention & Management - Seminar: Brea, CA

8/1/2019

 

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.
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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
  • August 6 & 7, 2019 
  • Registration: 8:00 – 9:00 AM
  • Program: 9 AM – 4 PM
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Location​
  • SunMar Healthcare
  • 2050 Saturn St. #201. Brea, CA 92821
Conference Faculty
  • Pamela Scarborough, PT, DPT, MS, CWS, CEEAA
  • Carla Kitten, MSN, RN, CWS​

​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.
REGISTER NOW

Quarterly Webinar - Debridement: Who, When & How in Long-Term Care

7/10/2019

 

Debridement: Who, When & How in Long-Term Care

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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.
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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:
  • 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
DATE & TIME:
  • Thursday, August 15, 2019
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  • 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM - Hawaii
  • 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM - Pacific
  • 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM - Central
  • 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM - Eastern
COST & CE CREDITS:
  • Free registration – open to all
  • 1 CE credits available

Space is limited to the first 1,000 participants. To reserve a spot, all are encouraged to register early.
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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.

11th annual AMT education conference in collaboration with Flagstone Healthcare

6/17/2019

 
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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.
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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
  • August 8, 2019 (Thursday)
  • Registration: 8:00 – 9:00 AM
  • Program: 9 AM – 4 PM
Location​
  • Southland Care Center
  • 11701 Studebaker Rd., Norwalk, CA 90650
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
  • Complimentary Registration
  • Lunch Provided to Attendees
  • Exciting Vendor Exhibits
  • Case Studies and Recognition Skills Lab
  • Approved for 5.0  Hours of Continuing Education for Nurses
Event Partnership
This event is hosted by AMT in partnership with Flagstone Healthcare.
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Conference Faculty
  • Pamela Scarborough, PT, DPT, MS, CWS, CEEAA
  • Carla Kitten, MSN, RN, CWS​
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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.

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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.
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registration is now closed

Quarterly Webinar: Medicare Documentation Requirements For Wound Care Residents

6/4/2019

 
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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.

Date & Times
  • Tuesday, July 9, 2019
  • 8:00 AM - Hawaii
  • 11:00 AM - Pacific
  • 1:00 PM - Central
  • 2:00 PM - Eastern

Presenters
  • Trina St. Ours -  Education Consultant DME Outreach and Education; Noridian (Jurisdiction A and D)
  • Michael Hanna MPA, CDME - Provider Relations Senior Analyst; CGS (Jurisdiction B and C)

Moderator
  • Lynn A. Tabor MS, RN, WCC - Vice President of Education & Training, AMT​
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Learn About Medicare Documentation Requirements For Wound Care Residents In This Live Webinar

AMT Wound Care Webinar - Medicare
Register for AMT webinar
Space is limited to the first 500 participants. To reserve a spot, all are encouraged to register early.
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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 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

Utah & Texas Regional Wound Seminars - 2019

5/29/2019

 
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Seminar Focus:
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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:
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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.
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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.
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​​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.
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National Skilled Nursing Care Week

5/13/2019

 
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.
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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!

Join Us In Thanking Our Nurses - Celebrate National Nurses Week

5/8/2019

 
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!

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Louisiana Wound Care Seminar - Keeping The Foot Attached To The Leg

4/12/2019

 
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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. ​
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.
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.
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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:
  • Date:  May 28, 2019  (Tuesday)
  • Registration: 7:30 - 8:00 AM
  • Course Time: 8:00 – 3:00 PM
  • Breakfast & lunch will be provided at the event
  • Address: Tunica Biloxi Gymnasium. 120 Melacon Rd. ​Marksville, LA 71351
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Baton Rouge Seminar Details:
  • Date:  May 30, 2019  (Thursday)
  • Registration: 7:30 - 8:00 AM
  • Course Time: 8:00 – 3:00 PM
  • Breakfast & lunch will be provided at the event  
  • Address: Louisiana State Archives. 3851 Essen Ln. Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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Due to high-demand, we have reached the registration capacity for this educational event. To be informed about our next seminar, we encourage you to sign-up for our company newsletter.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Congratulations to ABWM’s new president, officers and directors

12/1/2018

 
The American Board of Wound Management elected Gayle C. Lindsey, PT, MBA, MHSM, CWS®, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, Burleson, TX as President at the November 9, 2018, Board of Directors meeting.  When asked about being elected president, Lindsey said, “I am grateful for this opportunity to lead the ABWM over the next two years! I look forward to hearing ideas from our diplomates on how we can improve the value delivery of our certifications. I am also excited about improving our interactions with our diplomates and mining their input and ideas on advancing the ABWM recognition with clinicians, patients, and the general public. Healthcare is in an exciting time, and we have an ideal opportunity to focus on the importance of wound management and the benefits of clinician specialty certification in the care of our patients.”
Yvette Monteleon, Regional Vice President for AMT, has been elected Treasurer for ABWM
Additionally, ABWM elected Karen Albaugh, DPT, MPH, CWS®, Neumann University, Kennett Square, PA; as President-Elect; Amy B. Pierno, MSPT, CWS®, Holyoke Medical Center, South Headley, MA as Secretary; and Yvette Ardoin Monteleon, RN, CWS®, American Medical Technologies, Lafayette, LA; as Treasurer.  Ali Bairos, MD, CWSP®, FACCWS, North Hawaii General Hospital, Kealakekua/Kamuela, HI; and, Kathy Kaufman, LPN, CHT, CWCA®, Allied Health Resources, Norcross GA were elected as at-large Directors.

Members continuing on the Board of Directors are Immediate Past President, David E, Mahon, MD, FACS, CWSP®, Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL; Todd Mann, DPM, CWS®, At Home Podiatry, LLC, Indianapolis, IN; Samantha Ratner, DPM, CWS®, Seaford Footcare Center, Seaford, NY; Russell Melchert, PhD, RPh, University of Missouri-Kansas, Lee’s Summit, MO as Public Member; Edward C. Mahoney, DPT, CWS®, LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA, Exam Committee Chair; and, Christopher M. Murphy, ABWM Executive Director, Washington, DC.​
The purpose of the American Board of Wound Management is to establish and administer a certification process to elevate the standard of care across the continuum of wound management. The ABWM is dedicated to an interdisciplinary approach in promoting prevention, care and treatment of acute and chronic wounds. The ABWM currently offers the Certified Wound Care Associate® (CWCA®), Certified Wound Specialist® (CWS®), and Certified Wound Specialist Physician® (CWSP®) credentials. 
 
For more information on the American Board of Wound Management, the Certified Wound Care Associate®, Certified Wound Specialist®, or the Certified Wound Specialist Physician® credentials please visit www.abwmcertified.org
 
Knowledge credit: American Board of Wound Management

The flu season is here

11/21/2018

 
While seasonal influenza (flu) viruses are detected year-round in the United States, flu viruses are most common during the fall and winter. The exact timing and duration of flu seasons can vary, but influenza activity often begins to increase in October. Most of the time flu activity peaks between December and February, although activity can last as late as May.
 
It has been recognized for many years that people 65 years and older are at greater risk of serious complications from the flu compared with young, healthy adults because human immune defenses become weaker with age. While flu seasons can vary in severity, during most seasons, people 65 years and older bear the greatest burden of severe flu disease.
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The CDC estimates last year, about 79,000 people died & 960,000 people were hospitalized from flu-related complications. So, what can you do? According to the CDC, when you’re vaccinated against flu, you protect yourself and lower the chances of infecting others, including people at high risk of developing potentially serious flu complications. In addition to getting the flu shot, people 65 years and older should take the same everyday preventive actions CDC recommends of everyone, including covering coughs, washing hands often, and avoiding people who are sick.
 
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Knowledge credit:
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/65over.htm
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/flu-season.htm 
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/vaccination/social-media-toolkit.htm

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