Doppler/ABPI/Compression/Wound Care Refresher
Wessex Local Medical Committees event
Monday 16 May 2022 at A smart device near you!
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This is a morning event.
Times: 09:30 - 13:00
Speakers
Ms Denise Woodd
Log into Zoom 09:15 session runs 09:30 to 13:00
To participate you will need a device capable of running Zoom, that also has a microphone and speaker, a camera is beneficial but not essential.
Introduction
This half day practical course is aimed at the competent GPN or experienced HCA already working within the Primary Care Leg Ulcer and Wound care arena. The focus is to understand, enhance and support good practice by sharing new ideas and current thinking.
Examples of what will be covered in the course:
- Doppler update- automated v handheld machines, new National Leg Care Strategy, ‘compression without Doppler’ etc, complex clinical picture/unreliable ABPI results
- Compression update- how to choose what compression, new compression terminology, DVT, chronic oedema
- Dressings/ Wound Care update – new products, wound biofilm/infection management, wound care alternatives
Aims
The session will use a practical based approach to the latest key points on the above, using core current/latest guidelines, new practical ideas/skills to consider for Doppler/wound care/compression products, plus practical tips, including sharing ideas and experiences. At the end of each of the 3 topics there will be time for a ‘free mic’/ open discussion.
NB: The session will not be part of a ‘pathway to competency’ as attendees should already be competent/experienced.
Objectives
On completion of this course the practitioner will be able to:
- Understand and incorporate relevant new learning to their practice regarding leg ulcers and wound care
- Interact with the group, and the trainer, to discuss any clinical issues relevant to the topics
- Access the evidence base/resources and learning to support changes in practice.
BSW Staff
We are delighted that BSW Training Hub have agreed to fund this course, for eligible staff working in General Practice in, Bath, North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire (BSW). However, sadly some of your colleagues have previously booked places and not attended, preventing others from doing so. If you are unable to attend this course, please notify us, by email, at least 2 weeks before the course to cancel your place.
NB: If your place is being funded by this, or another organisation, and you do not attend, or fail to cancel 2 weeks in advance, you will be charged the full delegate fee.
Trainer
Denise has been involved in Chronic Wound Care and leg ulcer Management since the 1990’s. Since 2013 she has been working independently and primarily around Practice Nursing with the registered and unregistered practitioners regarding education, competency achievement and seeing complex patients to support diagnosis and care planning.
Clinically she is still current and working within Portsmouth CCG Primary Care. She also see patients if needed in the acute sector, speciality units such as Vascular and Dermatology and in the Community.
Currently the projects Denise is involved in are reviewing compression hosiery for Hants Formulary Inclusion, NICE Expert Group for antimicrobial solutions, and driving forward all the exciting changes from the National Wound Care Strategy to push Leg Care forward and improve outcomes.
Please note this session will NOT be recorded
Location details
A smart device near you!
Is the training accessible to wheelchairs? Yes
Main contact
Name: Wessex LMCs LEaD Team
Email: lead@wessexlmcs.org.uk
Phone: 02380 253874
If you have any communication or mobility needs that the event organisers need to be aware of please contact them in advance of the course to let them know.
