Drug-Induced Skin Disorders and Wounds: Basics on Prevention and Care

Monday, Mar 18, 2024 • 1 pm to 2 pm

Virtual

Training Sessions

Abstract

Daily, heavy use of illicit substances will commonly lead to many medical problems. The integumentary system, including the skin, is the largest organ of the human body and is thus prone to many of these adverse medical outcomes. Attendees of this presentation will learn about predisposing causes of drug-induced skin disorders and corresponding prevention strategies, substance adulterants that can cause skin damage, and when and how to seek medical treatment. Additionally, we will learn about prevention strategies as well. The substance, Xylazine, is a challenging and increasingly more common cause of severe substance-associated wounds. Therefore, attendees will learn specific strategies to address Xylazine-associated wounds.

Objectives

  • Be aware that use of substances may lead to development of wounds and other skin damage
  • Describe with xylazine is and how it can affect human health
  • Educate clients of substance use patterns to prevent skin damage
  • Educate clients on basic concepts of wound care to optimize healing of damaged skin

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $300,000 with 100% funded by HRSA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Accreditation

PHYSICIAN (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NURSING (CNE)

A maximum of 1.0 nursing contact hours will be awarded. Participants will be able to claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the program.

SOCIAL WORK

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, University of Pittsburgh is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. University of Pittsburgh maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 continuing education credits.

Psychologist (APA)

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.


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