Webinars

Thursday, June 26 2025 NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: "From Habit To Healing: Rethinking Wound Cleansing In Canada" Learning Objectives: - Identify gaps between current cleansing practices and evidence-based guidelines in Canada. - Define therapeutic wound cleansing and its clinical importance. - Explain why pure hypochlorous acid is now recommended over historic solutions, according to the latest international guidelines. - Apply best practices for wound, edge, and peri-wound cleansing. - Promote practice change by integrating guideline-based protocols. Presented by: Karen Laforet, MClSc-WH, RN, CCHN, VA-BC, CVAA, DPWCA In partnership with Urgo Medical Canada Traduction en direct disponible avec Wordly: https://attend.wordly.ai/join/GEUA-3200 Disclaimer The views or opinions expressed in the webinar presentations or by the speakers are those of the speakers and/or sponsoring organization and do not necessarily represent the policies or views of the Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). Although reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy, NSWOCC, and its agents, take no responsibility whatsoever for errors, omissions or any consequences of reliance on material or the accuracy of information presented. Promotion and hosting of these webinars do not constitute NSWOCC endorsement or assumption of liability for, any claims made in the webinar presentations.

Tuesday, June 17 2025 Part 6 of the webinar series: "Wound Care Strategies for Keeping the Patient at Home and in the Community" Wound Care patients and residents overwhelmingly wish to avoid hospitalization, amputation or long-term care. This webinar series from Canada’s leading thought leaders in wound healing will present an educational program from January to June that will help with strategies to avoid amputation, accelerate healing, manage pain and restore quality of life. Presenters: Dr. Michael Stacey MBBS, FRACS, Doctor of Surgery Dr. R. Gary Sibbald BSc, MD FRCPC (Med, Derm), MACP, FAAD, MEd, FAPWCA, D.Sc. (Hons) Dr. Robyn Evans, MD, BSc., CCFP, IIWCC In partnership with geko™ & Perfuse Medtec

Thursday, June 12, 2025 Building on the first session, this webinar highlights the systemic gaps in lipedema care, including health equity issues, gendered impacts, clinician education, and the lived experiences of those navigating Canada’s healthcare system with a lipedema diagnosis. Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: - Identify systemic and clinical barriers to lipedema assessment, diagnosis and care in Canada. - Describe fat-phobic and gendered biases affecting lipedema patients. - Explain the importance of clinician education in reducing misdiagnosis. - Summarize the major intersections that impact assessment and care. - Advocate for improved patient access to care and education resources. - Propose actionable next steps to support equitable lipedema care. - Reflect on the clinician's role in transforming awareness into action. Registration is free and open to all - whether you’re a clinician or patient. Certificates of attendance will be provided for all participants, and recording of the session will be available after the event. Presenter: Emma Cloney, Vice President, Lipedema Canada Moderator: Bev Smith, BScN, RN, NSWOC, President-Elect, NSWOCC Presented in Partnership by Lipedema Canada and Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) About the Organizers Lipedema Canada is the leading national not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to supporting Canadians living with lipedema. - lipedemacanada.org Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) is a registered national charity representing over 700 specialized nurses and 1,300 members committed to advancing evidence-based practice, education, research, and leadership in wound, ostomy, and continence care. - nswoc.ca

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 This session introduces lipedema from a clinical and patient-centred perspective. It provides a comprehensive head-to-toe assessment guide, explores barriers to assessment, diagnosis, and care, and emphasizes the need for interprofessional collaboration in managing this under-recognized condition. Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: - Describe the clinical characteristics and comorbidities of lipedema. - Perform a basic head-to-toe assessment to identify signs of lipedema. - Recognize the referral pathways and interdisciplinary roles in managing lipedema. - Identify the impact of lipedema on quality of life and daily functioning. - Discuss the challenges patients face in accessing care in Canada. Explore stigma and bias in lipedema diagnosis and treatment. - Apply new knowledge to improve awareness and early recognition in clinical practice. Registration is free and open to all - whether you’re a clinician or patient. Certificates of attendance will be provided for all participants, and recording of the session will be available after the event. Presenter: Emma Cloney, Vice President, Lipedema Canada Moderator: Bev Smith, BScN, RN, NSWOC, President-Elect, NSWOCC Presented in Partnership by Lipedema Canada and Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) About the Organizers Lipedema Canada is the leading national not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to supporting Canadians living with lipedema. - lipedemacanada.org Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) is a registered national charity representing over 700 specialized nurses and 1,300 members committed to advancing evidence-based practice, education, research, and leadership in wound, ostomy, and continence care. - nswoc.ca

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: "Optimizing Wound Care: Helping Clinicians Choose the Best Negative Pressure Wounds Therapy for Wound Healing" As new medical treatments and therapies are introduced into market, the task of choosing the best option can be daunting. It’s important to approach wound management with a thorough understanding of the potential benefits and risks. This program will offer tools to understand when to use Advanced Wound Dressings and NPWT technologies. The learner will be able to: - Describe the Mechanisms of Action behind the latest Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Dressing (NPWT) Dressing - Examine decision-making and product selection processes by re-evaluating wound progression at every stage of care - Identify patient/wound criteria through a case-based discussion about various wounds - Observe tips and pearls for successful applications - Become an advocate for new therapies within your practice - Engage in a Q&A session Presented by Dr. Karen Bauer, DNP, APRN-FNP, CWS, FAAWC, MAPWCA Director of Wound Services Program Director, UTMC Wound and Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Center In partnership with Solventum Disclaimer The views or opinions expressed in the webinar presentations or by the speakers are those of the speakers and/or sponsoring organization and do not necessarily represent the policies or views of the Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). Although reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy, NSWOCC, and its agents, take no responsibility whatsoever for errors, omissions or any consequences of reliance on material or the accuracy of information presented. Promotion and hosting of these webinars do not constitute NSWOCC endorsement or assumption of liability for, any claims made in the webinar presentations.

Tuesday, April 8th 2025 Part 4 of the webinar series: "Wound Care Strategies for Keeping the Patient at Home and in the Community" Wound Care patients and residents overwhelmingly wish to avoid hospitalization, amputation or long-term care. This webinar series from Canada’s leading thought leaders in wound healing will present an educational program from January to June that will help with strategies to avoid amputation, accelerate healing, manage pain and restore quality of life. Save the dates: January 28, 6:00 PM ET: Dr. Michael Stacey – Improving blood flow and microcirculation in the lower limb February 12, 6:00 PM ET: Dr. Robyn Evans – Edema management – role in healing and best strategies March 5, 6:00 PM ET: Dr. Gary Sibbald – Determining lower leg etiology and patient navigation April 8, 6:00 PM ET: Dr. Michael Stacey – Treatment strategies for PAD and VLU May 7, 6:00 PM ET: Dr. Gary Sibbald – Treatment strategies for DFU June 4, 6:00 PM ET: Dr. Robyn Evans – Etiology of pain and strategies for management Presenters: Dr. Michael Stacey MBBS, FRACS, Doctor of Surgery Dr. R. Gary Sibbald BSc, MD FRCPC (Med, Derm), MACP, FAAD, MEd, FAPWCA, D.Sc. (Hons) Dr. Robyn Evans, MD, BSc., CCFP, IIWCC In partnership with geko™ & Perfuse Medtec

Ontario NSWOCC Education Day 2025 | Full Agenda and Speakers This online event ran from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET and brought together experts in wound, ostomy, and continence care for a day of learning, collaboration, and innovation. 📅 Date: Friday, April 25, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM ET 🌐 Location: Online via Zoom 🔹 Full Agenda 🔹 09:00–09:15 | Land Acknowledgement & Welcome Speaker: Joshua Moralejo MScCH: WPC, RN, BScN, IIWCC, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Ontario NSWOCC Regional Director 09:15–10:15 | Mölnlycke Sponsored Session on Wound Care: Framework for Pressure Injury Prevention in Acute Care Speaker: Deborah Mings MHSc, RN(EC), IIWCC 10:15–10:45 | Impact of SWANs in Long-Term Care Speaker: Shannon Murphy RPN, SWAN 10:45–11:45 | Convatec Sponsored Session on Ostomy Care: Use of Convexity for Management of Ostomies Speaker: Lori Zozzolotto RN, BScN, NSWOC 11:45–12:15 | Lunch Break 12:15–12:45 | Impact of NSWOCs in Acute Care Speaker: Lee Bateman MCIScWH, RN, BN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), IIWCC 12:45–13:45 | Focused Session on Continence: “Hello, Incontinence Hotline…Please Hold!” Speaker: Susan Chandler MCIScWH, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) 13:45–14:15 | Impact of SWANs in Supporting Transitions in Care Speaker: Sharon Hunter RPN, IIWCC, SWAN 14:15–14:45 | NSWOCC Update Speaker: Joshua Moralejo MScCH: WPC, RN, BScN, IIWCC, NSWOC, WOCC(C) 14:45–15:00 | Wrap-Up Speaker: Joshua Moralejo MScCH: WPC, RN, BScN, IIWCC, NSWOC, WOCC(C)

Wednesday, June 4th 2025 NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: "Etiology of pain and strategies for management" Part 5 of the following webinar series: "Wound Care Strategies for Keeping the Patient at Home and in the Community" Wound Care patients and residents overwhelmingly wish to avoid hospitalization, amputation or long-term care. This webinar series from Canada’s leading thought leaders in wound healing will present an educational program from January to June that will help with strategies to avoid amputation, accelerate healing, manage pain and restore quality of life. Save the dates: - January 28, 6:00 PM ET: Dr. Michael Stacey – Improving blood flow and microcirculation in the lower limb - February 12, 6:00 PM ET: Dr. Robyn Evans – Edema management – role in healing and best strategies - March 5, 6:00 PM ET: Dr. Gary Sibbald – Determining lower leg etiology and patient navigation - April 8, 6:00 PM ET: Dr. Michael Stacey – Treatment strategies for PAD and VLU - June 4, 6:00 PM ET: Dr. Robyn Evans – Etiology of pain and strategies for management - June 17, 6:00 PM ET: Dr. Gary Sibbald – Treatment strategies for DFU In partnership with geko™ & Perfuse Medtec Disclaimer The views or opinions expressed in the webinar presentations or by the speakers are those of the speakers and/or sponsoring organization and do not necessarily represent the policies or views of the Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). Although reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy, NSWOCC, and its agents, take no responsibility whatsoever for errors, omissions or any consequences of reliance on material or the accuracy of information presented. Promotion and hosting of these webinars do not constitute NSWOCC endorsement or assumption of liability for, any claims made in the webinar presentations.

Thursday, May 8 2025 NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: "Enhancing Pressure Injury Prevention Protocol: Moving Beyond the Basics" Learning Objectives: - Discuss pressure injury issue in healthcare - Share guidelines and strategies for prevention and management of Pressure Injuries - Review the protocol summary and process for evaluation of OptiView - Analyze results from the evaluation - Discuss OptiView as an adjunct to pressure injury prevention protocol Presented by: Paulo Da Rosa, MClScWH, BScN, RN, CNS, NSWOC, WOCC(C) In partnership with Medline Canada