Webinars

Thursday, March 13th 2025 NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: "Best Practices in Using Single-Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (sNPWT)" Learning Objectives: 1. Demonstrate the use of the OneNPWT Clinical Decision Tree for open wounds 2. Share strategies and experiences to transition appropriate wounds to PICO sNPWT 3. Analyze real-life scenarios where transitioning from tNPWT to sNPWT is indicated 4.Explore various wound etiologies appropriate for sNPWT Speakers: Amanda Loney, BScN, RN, IIWCC, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Rosemary Hill, RN, BSN, CWOCN NSWOC WOCC(C) In partnership with Smith+Nephew

Wednesday, March 5 2025 Part 3 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

Tuesday, February 25 2025 NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: "Pressure Injury Prevention (PIP): A Bundled Approach for Success" Learning Objectives: 1. Identify lessons learned and best practices from OR PIP bundle and implications for International PIP. 2. Analyze case studies (OR, ICU and ER) and practical strategies for prevention of pressure injuries 3. Apply evidence-based insights to enhance pressure injury prevention in your clinical setting Presented by: Lilibeth Acero RN, BSN VNS Health, New York City, NY Alison Anger, NP, MSc., IWC, NSWOC Lakeridge Health, Oshawa Kaylem Boileau, MHSc, RD Toronto, ON In partnership with Smith+Nephew

Wednesday, February 12 2025 Part 2 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

Thursday, February 6 2025 NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: "Evolving Thought on Solution Selection for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Instillation" Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the evolution of thought and evidence for solution selection in NPWTi from saline to Vashe pure hypochlorous acid (pHA). 2. Discuss the benefits of Vashe pure hypochlorous acid (pHA) in NPWTi. 3. Analyze the economic impact of early NPWTi with Vashe pure hypochlorous acid (pHA) including reductions in hospitalization duration, debridements, and overall treatment costs. Presented by: Dr. Paul J. Kim, DPM, MS  Professor, Departments of Plastic Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery Medical Director, Wound Program University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas In partnership with Urgo Medical North America

Tuesday, January 28 2025 Part 1 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. Learning Objectives: 1. Blood flow is the critical element to improving and expediting wound healing outcomes. 2. Discuss strategies that will improve blood flow and offer their patients the ability to manage wounds in the home or the community will be reviewed. 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

Wednesday, January 22 2025 NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: "Advancing Pressure Injury Prevention: Science, Strategies and Clinical Solutions" Learning Objectives: Explain the mechanisms of cell deformation, shear and friction in the development of pressure injuries Analyze the role of multi-layer dressings in reducing frictional forces and preventing pressure injuries Discuss the 2024 RNAO guideline recommendations for foam dressings and their application Apply strategies to prevent pressure injuries in high-risk patients Presented by: Amit Gefen, Ph.D Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Tel Aviv University Kaylem Boileau, MHSc, RD Alison Anger, NP, MSc., IWC, NSWOC Lakeridge Health, Oshawa In partnership with Smith+Nephew

Thursday, December 5 2024 NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: "Strategies for Effective Prevention of Incontinence Associated Dermatitis through Incontinence Management: What are the Clinician and Physician Roles?" Learning Objectives: Determine the pathology and mechanisms of incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD), including the role of moisture, irritants and friction in skin breakdown. Describe the clinical presentation of IAD and impact of comorbidities, including diabetes, obesity, vascular disease and malnutrition. Describe the relationship between IAD and Pressure Injury Familiarize with current prevention and management guidelines/protocols for treating IAD, including the use of topical treatments, dressings, and other therapeutic interventions. Presented by: Dr. Neal C. Buddensiek MD, DNBPAS, CMD, HMDC, WCC Michele Mongillo RN, BSN, MSN Senior Clinical Director for First Quality Products In partnership with First Quality Products

Friday, November 29 2024 Ontario Education Day and Regional Meeting 2024. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Time Stamps 0:00 Land Acknowledgement and Welcome 2:27 Health Canada’s Special Access Process for Medena Catheters to Support People Living with a Kock Pouch 51:29 Enabling effective wound care education for non-specialists: Introducing the Coloplast Wound Type Specific Pathways 1:47:52 Canadian Best Practice Recommendations for the Topical Management of Malignant Cutaneous Wounds – Next Steps 2:16:23 Impact of NSWOCs & SWANs in Community 2:38:30 Tackling Pouching Challenges: Prevention and Management of Stomal and Peristomal Complications 3:35:37 Impact of NSWOCs in Rehab 4:10:30 Role of Hypochlorous Acid in Managing Irritant Contact Dermatitis Related to Incontinence 5:10:53 Impact of NSWOCs and SWANs in Long Term Care 5:44:43 NSWOCC Update & Uniting NSWOCs and SWANs – Community, Collaboration, and Networking Opportunities 6:00:43 Wrap up