WCEI Accreditation FAQs

The Wound Care Education Institute and the Wild On Wounds National Conference are owned by Relias.  Relias LLC complies with Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Continuing education credit will only be awarded for educational activities that comply with these standards.
 

What is the definition of an ineligible company?

Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
 

What is the definition of relevant financial relationships?

Relevant financial relationships are financial relationships with ineligible companies in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest.
 

Can employees of ineligible companies be faculty or planners?

Employees of ineligible companies must be excluded from controlling the content or participating as planners or faculty in accredited education.
 

How does Relias LLC determine if faculty or planners have a conflict of interest?

All faculty and planners must complete and sign a conflict-of-interest form. The completed forms are reviewed by the accreditation program to determine if there is a conflict of interest.