Advanced Pressure ulcer prevention and management when caring for people with complex health needs
Our free advanced study days promote the best practices in skin health and wound healing
Overview
This study day is a step up from our fundamentals of pressure ulcer management session and provides an opportunity to hear about some of the current guidance and exciting work being undertaken across the UK to address some of the challenges faced when trying to prevent pressure ulcers in patients with complex needs. Our panel of eminent speakers reflect the role of the multidisciplinary team in pressure ulcer prevention. They will share their experiences and welcome interaction from attendees via a Q&A session.
Who’s the advanced Pressure ulcer prevention and management when caring for people with complex health needs study day suitable for?
This study day will be relevant to all clinicians working with patients with complex physical or mental health disabilities and at risk of pressure ulceration. This includes Tissue viability nurses, community nurses, nurses working in an acute hospital setting, practice nurses, clinicians working in rehabilitation or reablement services, learning disability services, OTs, Physiotherapists, podiatrists, student HCPs.
Programme
View the draft programme – please note timings/presentations may be subject to change
Industry presentations
There will be an interactive presentation of wound care products and preventative aids from our industry partners
Our Trustees look forward to welcoming you all virtually to the classroom
Keynote Speakers
Jacqui Fletcher
Senior Clinical Advisor STOP the Pressure Programme & Clinical Lead Pressure Ulcers
NHSEI and National Wound Care Strategy Programme
Read more…Heidi Sandoz
Tissue Viability Clinical Nurse Specialist, Independent TV Consultant & SoTV Skin Care Champion Educator
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Read more…Samantha Rooney
Senior Physiotherapist (Team Leader)
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Read more…Dr Jackie Casey
Reader / Head of R&D for Nursing
School of Nursing & Paramedic Sciences, Ulster University / Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals, Southern Health & Social Care Trust
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