3 On-demand Credit Programs: Biofilms
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NACCME* presents 3 On-Demand Programs
CREDIT FOR EACH OF THESE 3, one-hour PROGRAMS EXPIRES ON Aug. 30, 2020
- “Demystifying the Nature of Biofilms”
Learning Objectives | At the end of this session, participants should be able to:
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- Review where biofilm fits into the “bioburden spectrum” of contamination, colonization, critical colonization and infection
- Explain how chronic inflammation leads to elevated protease, reactive oxygen species and impaired healing
- Differentiate between planktonic and biofilm bacteria tolerance to antibiotics and antimicrobials
- Explore the polymicrobial nature of wound biofilms
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Presenters: Garth James, Ph.D. & Gregory Schultz, Ph.D.
2. “Approaches to Biofilm-associated Infections: Evaluating Gaps in Standardized Methods for Clinical Applications”
Learning Objectives | At the end of this session, participants should be able to:
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- Investigate gaps in evidence for standardized methodological approaches of biofilm models, which can lead to disparities between testing condition.
- Explore the issues that need to be considered in developing performance standards for anti-biofilm therapeutics
- Examine approaches to evaluating existing new antibiofilm technology for chronic wound care
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Presenters: Abdul Hamood, Ph.D., Garth James, Ph.D. & Paul Stoodley, Ph.D.
3. “Integrating Emerging Research Into Biofilm Management“
Learning Objectives | At the end of this session, participants should be able to:
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- Investigate emerging research regarding the paradigm shift from simply killing surface bacteria to penetrating the biofilm’s EPS
- Examine the clinical and economic advantages of leveraging biofilm-disrupting technology
- Assess the efficacy of a novel biofilm disruption therapy in the treatment of chronic wounds compared to standard of care
- Explore cases for the use of a high osmolarity biofilm disrupting surfactant to decrease bioburden and inflammation in non-healing chronic wounds
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Presenters: Matthew Regulski, DPM & Susie Seaman, NP, MSN, CWOCN
Expiration Date: August 30, 2020
Target audience: These activities are designed for physicians, podiatrists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants involved in the treatment of patients with chronic wounds.
Continuing Education Information | 1.0 contact hours for Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurses & Physician Assistants (CME, CNE, CPME). These on-demand webcasts are available with synchronized slides and audio. In order to be eligible for documentation of credit, participants must complete the pre-test, attend the full webinar, complete the 10-question post-test with a score of 70% or better, and complete the evaluation form. After successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form online at www.naccme.com, participants may immediately print their documentation of credit.
There is no fee associated with these activities.
Questions should be directed to 609-371-1137.
Supported by an educational grant from Next Science.
* NOTE: These are industry resource-sponsored webinars. HealthTrust has not approved and/or endorsed the content. These programs may contain the mention of products, services, drugs or brands presented in a case study or comparative format. Such examples are intended for educational and informational purposes and should not be perceived as a HealthTrust endorsement of any particular supplier, product, service, drug, brand or approach.