Patient Education Video
Family Health Media, Charlottesville, VA, has introduced Preventing Diabetic Foot Ulcers-The 3-Step Program. This 18-minute video is designed for people who have diabetes and peripheral neuropathy or other risk factors for foot problems. The program uses interesting demonstrations; colorful motion graphics; and Archie, a friendly talking foot, to help viewers understand the serious potential consequences of neuropathy and learn 3 basic steps they can take to help avoid ulceration.
Rather than overwhelming viewers with too much information, the video presents a simple, organized, and achievable prevention plan. The video won first place in the diabetes category of the 2005 International Health & Medical Media Awards.
The video is available for $99 in English or Spanish, DVD or VHS cassette. A wall poster is included with purchase. Free video previews are available.
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Wound Care Strategies, Inc, Harrisburg, PA, is launching its online educational site this month to benefit clinicians and certified nursing assistants (CNAs). Individual participants will be able to choose and take accredited courses of interest at their own pace. Licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs/LVNs) and registered nurses (RNs) will be awarded continuing education hours for successful course completion, and CNAs will be awarded certificates of completion for their successful participation.
Among the educational activities that will be offered to LPNs/LVNs and RNs are "Understanding Lab Values and the Administrative Process," "Skin and Wound Documentation: Assessment to Intervention," "Team Wound Care: Roles and Responsibilities," and "Support Surface Modalities: From the Bed to the Chair." For CNAs, topics will be offered in sets of 3, with a total of 6 sets. Among the available topics are "The Effects of Nutrition on Skin Care," "MRSA," and "Positioning and Turning."
[black up pointing small triangle]Information:http://www.woundcarestrategies.com