MPHN invites local General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and Residential Aged Care Nurses to a webinar series which is aimed at increasing knowledge and skills for managing patients with acute and chronic wounds.
It will provide clarity on patient assessment and identification of patients that require referral. In addition, we will look at dressings and how to select the right dressing to optimise patient experience and outcomes.
Speaker: Sara Ford (RN), National Clinical Educator, Hartmann Australia
Tuesday 25th August 2020 – 7.00 – 8.00pm
Provide an overview of wound healing, factors that impact healing, and the importance of assessment and documentation
Identify the difference between acute and chronic wounds
Provide an understanding of first aid for burn injuries and how to manage minor burns
Provide an understanding of prevention and treatment of skin tears