Course Summary
Upon successful completion of this course, attendees will learn how to successfully start and manage a successful outpatient ostomy clinic. The course is offered in collaboration with United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. free of charge.
Single Registrant - Free of charge!
Requests for Accommodations -
If you require ADA accommodations, please contact AppleTree CEU at least two weeks prior to the course so accommodations can be made.
Objectives
- Discuss reasons why outpatient ostomy services are necessary at facilities who provide ostomy surgery.
- Describe the preliminary preparation needed, when considering establishing an outpatient ostomy clinic.
- Describe the key components of a business plan when developing outpatient ostomy services.
- Explain why facilities who provide ostomy surgery would benefit from offering outpatient ostomy services.
Credit info
Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants: AppleTree CEU is an AOTA approved provider of professional development. This individual course is not approved for AOTA CEUs or contact hours.
Registered Nurses & Licensed Vocational Nurses:AppleTree CEU is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for contact hours applicable for APRN, RN, or LPN relicensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number LT0339-0924.
Disclosures – There are no relevant disclosures for this activity.
Brochure
See UOAA for full course information
Schedule
Roadmap to Establishing Outpatient Ostomy Services
- Introduction
- Background
- History
- Reasons Outpatient Ostomy Services are Necessary
- Factors Affecting Access to Outpatient Care
- Considering an Outpatient Ostomy Clinic? Preliminary Preparation
- Needs Assessment
- Billing 101
- Support and Developing a Team
- Justification for Establishing Outpatient Ostomy Services
- Business Plan
- Mission Statement
- Scope of Practice
- Who Will You Serve
- Clinic Operations
- Setting
- Nomenclature
- Referral System
- Documentation
- Hours of Operation
- Staffing
- Medical Consent/Billing Authorization
- Data Collection
- Uninsured/Underinsured
- Clinic Structure
- Physical Set-Up
- Office Equipment
- Ostomy Supply Inventory
- Advertising
- Additional Tips
Course Completion Requirements
Certificates are provided upon successful completion of the course and evaluation form.
Register
Roadmap to Establishing Outpatient Ostomy Services Individual Registrant
Please fill out the form below to be registered for the class. Once registration is complete, you will receive an email confirmation and can begin the course on the UOAA website.