Course
Stoma Site Marking
Contact Hours Awarded: 1
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Course Overview
Author: Michael York
MSN, RN
Surgical site marking has been a safety issue for decades. It is an important initiative to keep patients safe that The Joint Commission created a Universal Protocol for procedures/surgeries, including mandatory site verification/marking. Above all, we never want to harm a patient. We want to make sure that the patient is not only safe but also that they have the best opportunity for a fast recovery free from any complications. Traditionally, site marking was relegated to areas where there could be confusion; instances where two or more of an area (legs, arms, etc.) are examples. If the idea is to keep patients safe and to ensure the best possible outcome, why not include stoma sites?
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Definitions
- Why Would Someone Need a Stoma
- Why Mark the Stoma Site
- Stoma Complications
- Who Can Site Mark
- Stoma Site Marking Procedure
- Conclusion
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss Stoma Site Marking. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Understand the advantages of stoma site marking before surgery.
- Identify who can perform a stoma site marking assessment.
- Understand the steps in the stoma site marking assessment.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: March 20, 2025
Course Offering: #703