Skin tears & pressure injuries are some of the most prevalent wounds we encounter particularly when looking after an older population. Whether you are a carer or clinician, skin management is an essential part of your care management and should be a team approach! In this workshop we will explore …
Wound Management: Vascular Assessment And High Risk Wounds Workshop
SYNOPSIS The first step to wound management is to complete an holistic assessment. For a patient with a lower leg ulcer a focused assessment is essential. We need to establish the wound history and gain as much information as possible to diagnose the ulcer type. Understanding the wound type and …
Wound Management: Lower Leg Ulcer Management Workshop
SYNOPSIS Lower leg ulcers are one of the most common chronic wounds. They are challenging to heal and are complex due to their underlying pathology. The very nature of these wounds can result in prolonged healing times and impact on an individual’s quality of life. Do you know the difference …
Wound Management – Skin Tears, Pressure Injuries & Incontinence Associated Dermatitis Workshop
Skin tears & pressure injuries are some of the most prevalent wounds we encounter particularly when looking after an older population. Whether you are a carer or clinician, skin management is an essential part of your care management and should be a team approach! In this workshop we will explore …
Wound Management – Vascular Assessment and High Risk Wounds Workshop
SYNOPSIS Lower leg ulcers are one of the most common chronic wounds. They are challenging to heal and are complex due to their underlying pathology. The very nature of these wounds can result in prolonged healing times and impact on an individual’s quality of life. Do you know the difference …
Wound Management – Lower Leg Ulcer Management Workshop
SYNOPSIS Lower leg ulcers are one of the most common chronic wounds. They are challenging to heal and are complex due to their underlying pathology. The very nature of these wounds can result in prolonged healing times and impact on an individual’s quality of life. Do you know the difference …
Motivational Interviewing Strategies to address domestic violence workshop
Event description: Join the Safer Families Centre, University of Melbourne, in this upcoming online workshop to enhance your skills and confidence to respond to patients experiencing domestic violence using motivational interviewing strategies that are appropriate to the patient’s different stages of action and change. This workshop is designed for GPs …
WOUND ASSESSMENT & PLANNING: The Key Issues in Wound Care Management
Event description: SYNOPSIS Assessment is a key component in wound management and the first step to enable wound care planning. We begin this session by exploring the physical, psychological and social factors that may impact wound healing before looking at wound assessment in detail as part of the interactive workshop. …
SKIN CARE, SKIN TEARS, PRESSURE INJURIES: A Workshop for Carers
SYNOPSIS: This workshop is for Care staff working in both residential and community aged care services. It will explore a Carer’s requirement and responsibility in maintaining skin integrity to provide the best possible care for the client. Skin care is an essential part of the carer’s working day. They are …