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Patient Education
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| ACS Smoking Cessation Online Course | It Pays for Your Patients to
Quit Smoking Before Surgery: Outcomes, Interventions, and Reimbursement
Our e-learning program for surgical practitioners details the effects of
nicotine and smoking on surgical outcomes, the benefits of counseling
and pharmacotherapy, the appropriate codes and reimbursement benefits for smoking cessation counseling, and
resources for surgeons and patients. Participants can earn a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1
Credits™.
Price:
Fellows, Associate Fellows, Affiliate MD/DO
Members: $40
Resident Members,
Medical Students: $25
Nonmembers: $65
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| Appendectomy Brochure | Appendectomy
Surgical Removal of the Appendix
These comprehensive patient education brochures, available
in packs of 25, inform patients and their families about their operation.
Content includes an overview of the operation, treatment options, and procedure
description. Expectations, preparation for surgery, recovery, and discharge
information are also included. All American College of Surgeons and Joint
Commission guidelines are met. View
the Appendectomy brochure
. Price: ACS members: $30 for each
package of 25
Nonmembers: $50 for each package of
25
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| Appendectomy Brochure (Spanish) | Apendectomia
Rimoción del Apéndice
These comprehensive patient education brochures, available in packs of 25, inform patients and their families about their operation. Content includes an overview of the operation, treatment options, and procedure description. Expectations, preparation for surgery, recovery, and discharge information are also included. All American College of Surgeons and Joint Commission guidelines are met.
View the Apendectomia brochure . Price: ACS members: $30 for each
package of 25
Nonmembers: $50 for each package of 25
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| Central Lines Home Skills Broadcast Rights | Central Lines Home Skills Kit Broadcast
Rights The Central Lines Home Skills Program supports patients with education and
materials to learn and practice the skills needed for optimal postoperative
recovery and is a simulation-based, multimedia program that supports self-paced
learning and safe self-management following discharge. The skills kit was
developed with multi-association consensus and is funded in part by a grant from
Teleflex. This is an excellent teaching video for both patients and professional
staff. The American College of Surgeons is now granting single
hospital networks access to broadcast the licensed video program. This standard
license is a one-time fee and will include two Central Line Home Skills Kits.*
Each skill kit contains practice equipment, a DVD with skill demonstration, an
instruction booklet with images, references for additional support, and a
step-by-step checklist to guide performance and evaluation of skill acquisition.
View the Central
Lines Home Skills Program
on the ACS
website. Price: $300 (one-time fee) Includes: Video Broadcast Rights, one DVD, and two Central Lines Home Skill
Kits Review the Broadcast and Duplication Terms and Conditions. By
clicking "Add to Cart," you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the License *Additional Central Lines Home Skills Kits can be ordered
separately.
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| Central Lines Home Skills Kit | Central Lines Home Skills Kit The Surgical Patient Education Central Lines Home Skills Kit provides
patients with comprehensive, interactive materials to enable learning and
practicing of the skills needed for optimal postoperative recovery. This program
will walk you through: understanding your central line (CVAD), skills to manage
your central line, problem solving, home management tips, as well as other
resources. Each skills kit contains: practice equipment (syringes, tubing,
needleless connector, alcohol wipes, gloves, and practice model), a DVD with
skill demonstration, an instruction booklet with images, a self-assessment
checklist, and references for additional support. The Central Lines Home Skills
Kit was developed by a multidisciplinary program of the American College of
Surgeons Division of Education and has been funded in part by a grant from
Teleflex. For more information about the
Central Lines Home Skills Program, visit the ACS website. Price:
ACS Members: $20 per kit Non-Members: $40
per kit
*Skills Kits should be eligible for reimbursement with flexible
spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement
accounts (HRA).
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| Cholecystectomy Brochure | Cholecystectomy
Surgical Removal of the Gallbladder These comprehensive patient
education brochures (available in packs of 25) inform patients and their
families about their operation. Content includes an overview of the operation,
treatment options, and procedure description. Expectations, preparation for
surgery, recovery, and discharge information are also included. All American
College of Surgeons and Joint Commission guidelines are met. View
the Cholecystectomy brochure.
Price: ACS members: $30 for each
package of 25
Nonmembers: $50 for each package of
25
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| Cholecystectomy Brochure (Chinese) | Cholecystectomy
Surgical Removal of the Gallbladder
These comprehensive patient
education brochures (available in packs of 25) inform patients and their
families about their operation. Content includes an overview of the operation,
treatment options, and procedure description. Expectations, preparation for
surgery, recovery, and discharge information are also included. All American
College of Surgeons and Joint Commission guidelines are met. View
the Cholecystectomy (Chinese) brochure
.
Price: ACS members: $30 for each
package of 25
Nonmembers: $50 for each package of 25
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| Cholecystectomy Brochure (Spanish) | Colecistectomia
Extirpación quirúrgica de la vesícula
biliar These comprehensive patient education brochures, available in packs of 25,
inform patients and their families about their operation. Content includes an
overview of the operation, treatment options, and procedure description.
Expectations, preparation for surgery, recovery, and discharge information are
also included. All American College of Surgeons and Joint Commission guidelines
are met. View
the Colecistectomia brochure.
Price:
ACS members: $30 for each
package of 25
Nonmembers: $50 for each package of
25
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| Colectomy Brochure (Spanish) | Colectomia
Extirpación quirúrgica del colon These comprehensive patient education brochures, available in packs of 25,
inform patients and their families about their operation. Content includes an
overview of the operation, treatment options, and procedure description.
Expectations, preparation for surgery, recovery, and discharge information are
also included. All American College of Surgeons and Joint Commission guidelines
are met. View
the Colectomía brochure. Price: ACS members: $30 for each
package of 25
Nonmembers: $50 for each package of
25
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| Colectomy Brochure | Colectomy
Surgical Removal of the Colon These comprehensive patient education brochures,
available in packs of 25, inform patients and their families about their
operation. Content includes an overview of the operation, treatment options, and
procedure description. Expectations, preparation for surgery, recovery, and
discharge information are also included. All American College of Surgeons and
Joint Commission guidelines are met. View the Colectomy brochure. Price: ACS members: $30 for each package of
25
Nonmembers: $50 for each package of 25
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| Colonoscopy Brochure | Colonoscopy
These comprehensive patient education brochures (available
in packs of 25) inform patients and their families about their operation.
Content includes an overview of the operation, treatment options, and procedure
description. View the Colonoscopy brochure. Information and directions for the most common preps for a Colonoscopy procedure are available at no charge. Please download or print the specific prep required from the
'Operation Brochures for Patients' ACS website under Colonoscopy.
Price: ACS members: $30 for each
package of 25
Nonmembers: $50 for each package of 25
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| Colonoscopy Brochure (Spanish) | Colonoscopia
These comprehensive patient education brochures, available in packs of 25, inform patients and their families about their operation. Content includes an overview of the operation, treatment options, and procedure description. Expectations, preparation for surgery, recovery, and discharge information are also included.
All American College of Surgeons and Joint Commission guidelines are met.
View the Colonoscopía brochure.
Price:
ACS members: $30 for each
package of 25
Nonmembers: $50 for each package of
25
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| Feeding Tube Home Skills Kit | Feeding Tube Home Skills
Kit The Surgical Patient Education Feeding Tube Home Skills Kit is a
simulation-based, multimedia program that supports self-paced learning and safe
self-management following discharge. Each skill kit contains practice equipment,
a DVD with skill demonstration, an instruction booklet with images, discharge
guidelines, references for additional support, and a step-by-step checklist to
guide performance and evaluation of skill acquisition. The Feeding Tube Home
Skills Kit was developed with multi-association consensus and is funded in part
by a grant from Applied Medical Technology, Inc. For more information about the Feeding
Tube Home Skills Program, visit the ACS website. Price: ACS Members: $20 per kit
Non-Members:
$40 per kit
*Skills Kits should be eligible for reimbursement with flexible
spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement
accounts (HRA).
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| Feeding Tube Home Skills Kit Broadcast Rights | Feeding Tube Home Skills Kit Broadcast
Rights The Feeding Tube Home Skills Program supports patients with education and
materials to learn and practice the skills needed for optimal postoperative
recovery and is a simulation-based, multimedia program that supports self-paced
learning and safe self-management following discharge. The skills kit was
developed with multi-association consensus and is funded in part by a grant from
Applied Medical Technology, Inc. This is an excellent teaching video for both
patients and professional staff. The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is now granting single hospital networks to
broadcast the licensed video program. This standard license is a one-time
fee and will include two Feeding Tube Home Skills Kits.* Each skill kit contains
practice equipment, a DVD with skill demonstration, an instruction booklet with
images, discharge guidelines, references for additional support, and a
step-by-step checklist to guide performance and evaluation of skill acquisition.
View the Feeding
Tube Home Skills Program on the ACS website. Price: $300 (one-time fee) Includes: Video Broadcast Rights, one DVD, and two
Feeding Tube Home Skill Kits Review the Broadcast and Duplication Terms and Conditions. By clicking "Add to Cart," you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the License. *Additional Feeding Tube Home Skills
Kits can be ordered separately.
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| Hernia Repair: Groin Brochure (Spanish) | Reparacíon de la Hernia
Inguinal y Femoral
These comprehensive patient education brochures, available in packs of 25, inform patients and their families about their operation. Content includes an overview of the operation, treatment options, and procedure description. Expectations, preparation for surgery, recovery, and discharge information are also included. All American College of Surgeons and Joint Commission guidelines are met.
View the Spanish Inguinal Hernia brochure.
Price: ACS members: $30 for each
package of 25
Nonmembers: $50 for each package of
25
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| Hernia Repair: Groin Brochure | Groin Hernia Repair
Inguinal and Femoral A comprehensive patient education brochure that informs
patients and their families about key aspects of undergoing a hernia repair
operation. Content includes an overview of the surgical procedure, treatment
options, and procedure description. Expectations, preparation for the procedure,
recovery, and discharge information are also included. All American College of
Surgeons and Joint Commission guidelines are addressed in the content. View the
Hernia
Repair: Groin: Inguinal and Femoral brochure. Price: ACS members: $30 for each
package of 25
Nonmembers: $50 for each package of
25
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| Hernia Repair: Pediatric Groin Brochure | Pediatric Hernia
Inguinal and
Femoral Repair
A comprehensive patient education
brochure that informs patients and their families about key aspects of
undergoing a pediatric inguinal and femoral hernia repair operation. Content
includes an overview of the surgical procedure, treatment options, and procedure
description. Expectations, preparation for the procedure, recovery, and
discharge information are also included. All American College of Surgeons and
Joint Commission guidelines are addressed in the content. View the Pediatric
Hernia: Inguinal and Femoral Repair brochure. Price: ACS members: $30 for each
package of 25
Nonmembers: $50 for each package of
25
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| Hernia Repair: Pediatric Umbilical Brochure | Pediatric Hernia
Umbilical Repair A comprehensive patient education brochure that informs
patients and their families about key aspects of undergoing a pediatric
umbilical hernia repair operation. Content includes an overview of the surgical
procedure, treatment options, and procedure description. Expectations,
preparation for the procedure, recovery, and discharge information are also
included. All American College of Surgeons and Joint Commission guidelines are
addressed in the content. View the Pediatric
Umbilical Hernia Repair brochure. Price: ACS members: $30 for each package of 25
Nonmembers: $50 for each package of 25
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| Hernia Repair: Umbilical (Spanish) | Reparacíon de Hernia
Umbilical en Adultos
These comprehensive patient education brochures, available in packs of 25, inform patients and their families about their operation. Content includes an overview of the operation, treatment options, and procedure description. Expectations, preparation for surgery, recovery, and discharge information are also included. All American College of Surgeons and Joint Commission guidelines are met.
View the Spanish Adult Umbilical Hernia brochure.
Price: ACS members: $30 for each
package of 25
Nonmembers: $50 for each package of
25
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| Hernia Repair: Umbilical Brochure | Umbilical Hernia Repair
A comprehensive patient education
brochure that informs patients and their families about key aspects of
undergoing an adult umbilical hernia repair operation. Content includes an
overview of the surgical procedure, treatment options, and procedure
description. Expectations, preparation for the procedure, recovery, and
discharge information are also included. All American College of Surgeons and
Joint Commission guidelines are addressed in the content. View the Adult
Umbilical Hernia Repair
brochure. Price: ACS members: $30 for each
package of 25
Nonmembers: $50 for each package of
25
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| Hernia Repair: Ventral (Spanish) | Reparación de Hernia
Reparación de Evantración
These comprehensive patient education brochures, available in packs of 25, inform patients and their families about their operation. Content includes an overview of the operation, treatment options, and procedure description. Expectations, preparation for surgery, recovery, and discharge information are also included. All American College of Surgeons and Joint Commission guidelines are met.
View the Spanish Adult Ventral Hernia brochure.
Price: ACS members: $30 for each
package of 25
Nonmembers: $50 for each package of
25
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| Hernia Repair: Ventral Brochure | Ventral Hernia Repair This comprehensive patient
education brochure informs patients and their families about key aspects of
undergoing a ventral hernia repair operation. Content includes an overview of
the surgical procedure, treatment options, and procedure description.
Expectations, preparation for the procedure, recovery, and discharge information
are also included. All American College of Surgeons and Joint Commission
guidelines are addressed in the content. View the Ventral Hernia Repair brochure. Price: ACS members: $30 for each package of 25
Nonmembers:
$50 for each package of 25
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| Medication and Surgery | Medication and Surgery Medication and Surgery is part of the Informed Surgical Prep series of patient education materials. This preoperative patient medication instruction handout informs and
prepares patients for surgery. Content includes a general overview of what medications should be discussed with the surgeon and a list of medications that
affect blood clotting. The back panel of the handout has blank space to encourage patients and family members to list current medications and allergies. All American College of Surgeons and Joint Commission guidelines are addressed in the content. View the Medication
and Surgery brochure. Price: ACS members: $15 for each package of 25
Nonmembers: $25 for each package of 25 Call
312-202-5263 for bulk pricing.
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| Ostomy Broadcast Rights: Adult English | Ostomy Home Skills
Kit: Adult English Broadcast Rights for Hospitals
The Ostomy Home Skills Kit supports patients by
providing education and simulation materials for learning and practicing the skills
needed for optimal postoperative recovery. Evaluation of data from the
program shows improved patient satisfaction, as well as reduced complications
and expenditures. Health care professionals have rated the kits as being effective
in preparing patients for self-care and effective in reducing time spent
educating patients. This 30-minute video program includes an overview of the surgical
procedure and realistic demonstration of emptying, removing, sizing, and
applying a new pouch. Pouch options, skin care, problem solving skills, and
emergency management are also discussed. This video is an excellent teaching
tool for both lay and professional audiences. The American College of Surgeons is now granting single
hospital networks access to broadcast the licensed video program. This standard
license will also include two Ostomy Home Skills kits (one urostomy and one
colostomy/ileostomy kit). Each kit includes: one DVD, one booklet, two pouches,
measuring guide, scissors, body marking pen, stoma simulator, skills checklist,
and additional resource list. View the Ostomy
Home Skills Program
on the ACS website. Price: $300 (one-time fee) Includes: Video broadcast rights, one DVD, two Ostomy Home Skill kits (one
colostomy/ileostomy and one urostomy)* Review the Broadcast and Duplication Terms and Conditions. By
clicking "Add to Cart," you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the
License. *Additional Ostomy Home Skills Kits can be ordered
separately.
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| Ostomy Broadcast Rights: Adult Spanish | Ostomy Home Skills Kit: Adult Spanish Broadcast Rights for Hospitals The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Surgical Patient Education
Program offers an Ostomy Home Skills Kit: Aduly Spanish that supports patients by
providing education and simulation materials for learning and practicing the
skills needed for optimal postoperative recovery. Evaluation of data from the
program shows improved patient satisfaction, as well as reduced complications
and expenditures. Health care professionals have rated the kits as being
effective in preparing patients for self-care and effective in reducing time
spent educating patients. The ACS grants single hospital networks access
to broadcast the licensed video program. The standard license includes two
Ostomy Home Skills kits—one urostomy and one colostomy/ileostomy kit. Each
kit includes one DVD, one booklet, two pouches, measuring guide, scissors, body
marking pen, stoma simulator, skills checklist, and additional resource
list.View the Adult Ostomy (Spanish) skills programs on the ACS
website. Price: $300 (one-time fee)
Includes: Video broadcast
permission, one DVD, two Ostomy Home Skill kits (one Colostomy/Ileostomy and one
Urostomy)* Review
the Broadcast and Duplication Terms and Conditions. By clicking "Add to Cart," you agree to the Terms and Conditions
of the License
*Additional Ostomy Home Skills Kits can be
ordered separately.
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| Ostomy Broadcast Rights: Pediatric |
Ostomy Home Skills Kit: Pediatric Broadcast Rights for Hospitals The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Surgical Patient
Education Program offers a Pediatric Ostomy Home Skills Kit that supports
patients by providing education and simulation materials for learning and
practicing the skills needed for optimal postoperative recovery. Evaluation of
data from the program shows improved patient satisfaction, as well as reduced
complications and expenditures. Health care professionals have rated the kits as
being effective in preparing patients for self-care and effective in reducing
time spent educating patients. The ACS grants single hospital networks access
to broadcast the licensed video program. The standard license includes two
Ostomy Home Skills kits—one urostomy and one colostomy/ileostomy kit. Each
kit includes one DVD, one booklet, two pouches, measuring guide, scissors, body
marking pen, stoma simulator, skills checklist, and additional resource
list. View the Pediatric Ostomy skills programs on the ACS
website. Price: $300 (one-time fee) Includes: Video broadcast permission, one DVD, two Ostomy Home Skill kits (one Colostomy/Ileostomy and one Urostomy)* Review
the Broadcast and Duplication Terms and Conditions. By clicking "Add to Cart," you agree to the Terms and Conditions
of the License *Additional additional Ostomy Home Skills Kits can be ordered separately.
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| Ostomy Home Skill Kit: Spanish Adult Colostomy/Ileostomy | Ostomy Home Skills Kit: Spanish
Adult Colostomy/Ileostomy The Surgical Patient Education Ostomy Home Skills Kit
provides Spanish-speaking patients with comprehensive, interactive materials to
enable learning and practicing of the skills needed for optimal postoperative
recovery. Each skill kit contains: practice equipment (pouch, scissors, stoma
model, measurement guide, surgical marker), a DVD with skill demonstration, an
instruction booklet with images, a self-assessment checklist, and references for
additional support. Kits are available for purchase as single kits or
in groups of five. The Ostomy Home Skills Kit was developed by a
multidisciplinary program of the American College of Surgeons Division of
Education and has been funded in part by a grant from Coloplast Corp. View the
Spanish
Adult Colostomy/Ileostomy Skills Kit
.
Price: ACS Members: $5 per kit
Non-Members: $40 per
kit
*Skills Kits should be eligible for reimbursement with flexible
spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement
accounts (HRA).
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| Ostomy Home Skill Kit: Spanish Adult Urostomy | Ostomy Home Skills Kit:
Spanish Adult Urostomy The Surgical Patient Education Ostomy Home Skills Kit
provides Spanish-speaking patients with comprehensive, interactive materials to
enable learning and practicing of the skills needed for optimal postoperative
recovery. Each skill kit contains: practice equipment (pouch, scissors, stoma
model, measurement guide, surgical marker), a DVD with skill demonstration, an
instruction booklet with images, a self-assessment checklist, and references for
additional support. Kits are available for purchase as single kits or
in groups of five. The Ostomy Home Skills Kit was developed by a
multidisciplinary program of the American College of Surgeons Division of
Education and has been funded in part by a grant from Coloplast Corp. View the
Spanish
Adult Urostomy kit
.
Price: ACS Members: $5 per kit
Non-Members: $40 per
kit
*Skills Kits should be eligible for reimbursement with flexible
spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement
accounts (HRA).
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| Ostomy Home Skills Hospital Quality Improvement Package |
The ACS Division of Education Surgical Patient Education Program offers an Ostomy Home Skills Kit supporting patients with education and simulation materials to learn and practice the skills needed for optimal postoperative recovery. Evaluation data of the program supports improved satisfaction, reduced complications, and expenditures. Professionals have rated the kits as effective in preparing patients for self-care, as well as effective in reducing time spent in education. The 30-minute DVD includes an overview of the surgical procedure and realistic demonstration of emptying, removing, sizing, and applying a new pouch. Pouch options, skin care, problem-solving skills, and emergency management are also included. This is an excellent teaching video for both patients and professional staff.
The ACS is now granting single hospital networks to broadcast the licensed DVD program. This standard license is good for one year and will include 25 Ostomy Home Skills Kits of choice. Each skills kit includes: DVD, booklet, 2 pouches, measuring guide, scissors, body marking pen, stoma simulator, skills checklist and additional resource list.
Price: Hospitals: $1,000
One-year contract, one DVD, 25 Ostomy Home Skills Kits of choice
View the Terms and Conditions:
https://www.facs.org/patienteducation/broadcastpolicy.html
Clicking "Add to Cart" means you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the License
* Additional Ostomy Home Skills Kits may be ordered separately.
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| Ostomy Home Skills Kit: Ped. Colostomy/Ileostomy | Ostomy Home Skills Kit: Pediatric
Colostomy/Ileostomy
The
Surgical Patient Education Ostomy Home Skills Kit provides patients with
comprehensive, interactive materials to enable learning and practicing of the
skills needed for optimal postoperative recovery. Each skill kit contains:
practice equipment (pouch, scissors, stoma model, measurement guide, surgical
marker), a DVD with skill demonstration, an instruction booklet with images, a
self-assessment checklist, and references for additional support. Kits are
available for purchase as single kits or in groups of five. The Ostomy Home
Skills Kit was developed by a multidisciplinary program of the American College
of Surgeons Division of Education and has been funded in part by a grant from
Coloplast Corp. View the Pediatric
Colostomy/Ileostomy Skills Kit
.
Price: ACS Members: $5 per kit
Non-Members:
$40 per kit
*Skills Kits should be eligible for reimbursement with flexible
spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement
accounts (HRA).
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| Ostomy Home Skills Kit: Adult Colostomy/Ileostomy | Ostomy Home Skills Kit:
Adult Colostomy/Ileostomy The Surgical Patient Education Ostomy Home Skills Kit
provides patients with comprehensive, interactive materials to enable learning
and practicing of the skills needed for optimal postoperative recovery. Each
skill kit contains: practice equipment (pouch, scissors, stoma model,
measurement guide, surgical marker), a DVD with skill demonstration, an
instruction booklet with images, a self-assessment checklist, and references for
additional support. Kits are available for purchase as single kits or
in groups of five. The Ostomy Home Skills Kit was developed by a
multidisciplinary program of the American College of Surgeons Division of
Education and has been funded in part by a grant from Coloplast Corp. View the
Adult
Colostomy/Ileostomy Home Skills Kit
.
Price:
ACS Members: $5 per kit (limit 100 kits)
Non-Members:
$40 per kit
*Skills Kits should be eligible for reimbursement with flexible
spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement
accounts (HRA).
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| Ostomy Home Skills Kit: Adult Urostomy | Ostomy Home Skills
Kit: Adult Urostomy The Surgical Patient Education Ostomy Home Skills Kit provides patients with
comprehensive, interactive materials to enable learning and practicing of the
skills needed for optimal postoperative recovery. Each skill kit contains:
practice equipment (pouch, scissors, stoma model, measurement guide, surgical
marker), a DVD with skill demonstration, an instruction booklet with images, a
self-assessment checklist, and references for additional support. Kits are
available for purchase as single kits or in groups of five. The Ostomy Home
Skills Kit was developed by a multidisciplinary program of the American College
of Surgeons Division of Education and has been funded in part by a grant from
Coloplast Corp. View the Adult
Urostomy Skills Kit
.
Price: ACS Members: $5.00 per kit
Non-Members:
$40 per kit
*Skills Kits should be eligible for reimbursement with flexible
spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement
accounts (HRA).
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| Ostomy Home Skills Kit: Pediatric Urostomy | Ostomy Home Skills Kit: Pediatric
Urostomy
The Surgical
Patient Education Ostomy Home Skills Kit provides patients with comprehensive,
interactive materials to enable learning and practicing of the skills needed for
optimal postoperative recovery. Each skill kit contains: practice equipment
(pouch, scissors, stoma model, measurement guide, surgical marker), a DVD with
skill demonstration, an instruction booklet with images, a self-assessment
checklist, and references for additional support. Kits are available for
purchase as single kits or in groups of five. The Ostomy Home Skills Kit
was developed by a multidisciplinary program of the American College of Surgeons
Division of Education and has been funded in part by a grant from Coloplast
Corp. View the Pediatric
Urostomy Skills Kit
.
Price: ACS Members: $5 per kit
Non-Members: $40 per
kit
*Skills Kits should be eligible for reimbursement with flexible
spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement
accounts (HRA).
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| Patient Education ACS Chapter Leader Sample Pack | Patient Education ACS
Chapter Leader Sample Pack The Patient Education ACS Chapter Leader Sample Pack was developed by the
Patient Education Committee and the Board of Governors Patient Education Pillar.
This set of sample patient education materials, including the ostomy skills kit,
quit smoking before surgery brochure, inguinal hernia brochure, all product
overview brochure, and one laminated table-top sign, can be used during chapter
meeting presentations and accompany the PowerPoint program. The quality
resources offered by the ACS meet all current requirements and have been
identified to improve patient satisfaction, increase confidence in self-care,
and reduce the need for additional resources. Price:
ACS
Members: $12.50/pack Non-Members: $40.00/pack
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| Quit Smoking Before Your Operation | Quit Smoking
Before Your Operation Quit Smoking Before
Your Operation is part of the Informed Surgical Prep series of patient education
materials. This preoperative smoking cessation handout informs and prepares
patients for surgery. Content includes a general overview of quitting, how to
prepare for one’s quit day, tips for dealing with withdrawal, and a list of top
non-profit and government resources. The handout includes a space to
individualize a smoking cessation plan as well as space to record a list of
identified smoking triggers. All American College
of Surgeons and Joint Commission guidelines are addressed in the content.
View the Quit Smoking brochure. Price: ACS members: $15 for each package of 25
Nonmembers: $25 for each package of 25 Call 312-202-5263 for bulk pricing. |
| Safe and Effective Pain Control After Surgery Brochure | Safe and Effective
Pain Control After Surgery The Safe and effective Pain Control After Surgery brochure was designed to
help surgeons talk with their patients prior to surgery about appropriate pain
management options. The brochure includes a guide for patients to help them
decide when to take medications based on the types of activities they can
perform in the days following surgery. Additionally, to help patients lower their risk of misuse and diversion of opioids, appropriate use of these medications for severe pain as well as storage and disposal techniques are discussed. The brochure also includes an insert that describes nonmedication therapies, commonly prescribed medications and their side effects, as well as a customizable and fillable form for patients to list their medications, doses, and times of administration following surgery. Each 25-pack of brochures also includes one office sign for display to inform your patients regarding your safe pain control practices. View the Safe Pain Control brochure on the ACS website. Price: ACS members: $10 for each package of 25
Nonmembers: $30 for each package of 25
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| Safe and Effective Pain Control After Surgery, Pediatric Brochure | Safe and Effective Pain Control After Surgery
For Children and Teens
The Safe and effective Pain Control After Surgery for
Children and Teens brochure was designed
to help surgeons talk with their patients and families prior to surgery about
appropriate pain management options. The brochure includes a guide for parents and children to
help them decide when to take medications based on the types of activities
performed in the days following surgery. Additionally, to help patients lower their risk of misuse and diversion of opioids, appropriate use of these medications for severe pain as well as storage and disposal techniques are discussed. The brochure also includes an insert that describes nonmedication therapies, commonly prescribed medications and their side effects, and a customizable, fillable form for patients to list their medications, doses, and times of administration following surgery.
View the Safe Pain Control brochure on the ACS website. Price: ACS members: $10 for each package of 25
Nonmembers: $30 for each package of 25
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| What Is a Surgical Resident? | What Is a Surgical Resident?
Surgeons, surgical residents, and nurse educators, under the leadership of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Division of Education, have developed this guide targeted specifically for patients. The Patient Education Workgroup under the ACS Committee on Resident Education sought to help patients learn more about the surgical team, the role of the surgical resident, and how a patient benefits from a surgical resident’s involvement in his or her care. The guide explains the roles of various members of the surgical team and thanks patients for their vital role in the training of future surgeons. The guide can be used in any practice setting where a patient might encounter a surgical resident. View the What is a Surgical Resident? brochure on the ACS website. Bulk Price (per package of 50) : 1 Package: $15.00 for each package
2-9 Packages: $13.50 for each package
10-19 Packages: $12.00 for each package
20-39 Packages: $10.50 for each package
40-49 Packages: $9.00 for each package
100 or more Packages: $7.50 for each package
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| Wound Home Skills Kit: Diabetic Foot Ulcers |
Diabetic Foot Ulcers Home Skills Kit
The Surgical Patient Education Diabetic Foot Ulcers Home Skills Kit provides patients and caretakers with comprehensive, interactive materials to enable identification, optimal care, and healing of a diabetic foot ulcer. Each program contains an instruction booklet with images, and links to video instruction to support each skill section, a self-assessment checklist, a discharge checklist, references for additional support, and an evaluation. The Diabetic Foot Ulcer Home Skills Kit was developed by a multidisciplinary team of the American College of Surgeons Division of Education and has been funded in part by grants from Ethicon, Smith and Nephew, and Acelity.
For more information about the Wound Home Skills Kits, visit the ACS website. Price: ACS Members: $8 per kit
Non-Members:
$20 per kit | |
