Webinars

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Learning Objectives: 1. Define moisture management with a focus on pressure injury prevention and management. 2. Discuss foundations of moisture management: absorption, containment and diversion, suction, enhancing the microclimate. 3. Review various strategies for moisture management including: structured skin care program, strategies to enhance the microclimate, bladder/ lower urinary tract management, bowel management, and incontinence management. Presented by Dr. Mikel Gray, PhD, FNP, PNP, CUNP, CCCN-AP, WOCNF, FAANP, FAAN In Partnership with Medline

Monday, October 28 2024 NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: "Getting a Pulse on Healing: Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Diagnosis and Treatment" Presented by Dr. Michael Stacey MBBS, FRACS, Doctor of Surgery In partnership with Perfuse Medtec

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: "Simplify and Standardize Urinary Catheter Selection with the new NSWOC Urinary Catheter Decision Aids" Learning Objectives: 1. Review how the NSWOC Urinary Catheter Decision Aids can help guide NSWOCs, urology nurses and general nurses with appropriate catheter selection for patients across the age spectrum. 2. Describe how patient anatomy, catheter features such as length, material, eyelet type, system and self-management considerations are all integrated into the decision aids. 3. Examine how the Urinary Catheter Decision Aids were developed in collaboration among twenty-four nurses with expertise in the field of continence from professional associations across Canada. Presented by:  Natalie Kameka, BScN, RN, NSWOC, MCISC-WH Clinical Lead at Coloplast Canada Natalie has experience working in the community and acute care settings as a Nurse Specializing in Wound, Ostomy and Continence care. As the Clinical Lead at Coloplast, Natalie provides clinical expertise in ostomy and continence care. Karen Campbell, PhD, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Karen is an adjunct faculty member for the Master’s of Clinical Science in Wound Healing at Western University in London, ON, Canada. She is the past President of the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP). She has functioned as an Advanced Practice Nurse in geriatrics, wound care and continence care. She is core faculty at the RNAO Wound Care Institute.  She has been a panel member on multiple international guidelines. Karen has a strong interest in skin health and frequently speaks and publishes on this topic. In partnership with Coloplast Canada

Tuesday, September 24th 2024 Learning Objectives: • Review the latest advancements in Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) and their benefits for patients • Discuss how the new NPWT advancements improve clinical outcomes • Examine recent research findings and case studies • Participate in an interactive Q&A session Presented by Dr. Neil Kundu, MD Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Mercy Jewish and Fairfield Hospitals Director of Microvascular Reconstruction Mercy Health Cincinnati, OH In partnership with Solventum

Thursday, September 19 2024 SWAN Week Webinar: “SWANs in Action: Case Studies & Collaboration Across Canada” “SWANs in Action: Case Studies & Collaborative Initiatives across Canada” Presented by: Shelly Barnes, BN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) | SWAN Academic Advisor Josée Sénéchal, MScCH-WC, BScN, RN, NSWOC | NSWOC Academic Advisor “Collaborative Mentorship: Elevating the SWAN Role with NSWOC Support” Presented by: Vida Johnston, HBSc, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) | SWAN Lead Academic Advisor Annemarie Larocque, RN, IIWCC, SWAN | SWAN Community of Practice Leader

Wednesday, September 18 2024 NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: "Integrating Silver Dressings into the Antimicrobial Toolkit & Tips for Biofilm Eradication" Learning Objectives: - Describe the unique properties of nanocrystalline silver - Appraise the role of silver in the treatment of chronic wounds - Evaluate the use of nanocrystalline silver in various wound types - Discuss strategies to eradicate biofilm Presented by: Kevin Woo, PhD, RN, FAPWCA, NSWOC, WOCC(C) In partnership with Smith+Nephew

Thursday, September 12, 2024 "Can there be gentle yet effective ways for slough removal? What does the evidence and experience say?" Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the role of pure, stable hypochlorous acid (HOCl) in desloughing wounds through simple soaking techniques. 2. Explore the synergistic effects of combining pure, stable HOCl with advanced wound care technologies, such as negatively charged dressings. 3. Identify the mechanisms by which Urgoclean Ag, a negatively charged dressing, enhances the desloughing process, especially when used with Vashe or pure hypochlorous acid. 4. Engage with clinicians and scientists in an interactive session to gain insights into the application of these novel technologies in clinical practice. 5. Recognize the potential of integrating new technologies to improve wound care outcomes, with a focus on the synergy between HOCl and advanced dressings. Presented by: Karen Laforet - RN, MClSc, VA-BC™, CVAA (C) Christine Murphy, RN, BSc(Hons) Tissue Viability, MClSc(WH), PhD, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Debashish Chakravarthy, PhD In partnership with Urgo Medical North America

Thursday, June 27 2024 Back by popular demand! NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: "Canadian Consensus Statement on the Management of Venous Leg Ulcers (VLUs)" Learning objectives: 1. Apply a standardized approach to the diagnosis of VLUs 2. Recognize the principles of treating the cause of VLUs 3. Describe the role of the Muscle Pump Activator device (MPA) in improving the calf muscle pump function in patients with VLUs 4. Explain the role of advanced wound therapies in managing VLUs. Presented by: Dr. Michael Stacey MBBS, FRACS, Doctor of Surgery In Partnership with Perfuse Medtec

Monday, June 17 2024 NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: "Canadian Consensus Statement on the Management of Venous Leg Ulcers (VLUs)" Learning objectives: 1. Apply a standardized approach to the diagnosis of VLUs 2. Recognize the principles of treating the cause of VLUs 3. Describe the role of the Muscle Pump Activator device (MPA) in improving the calf muscle pump function in patients with VLUs 4. Explain the role of advanced wound therapies in managing VLUs. Presented by: Dr. Michael Stacey MBBS, FRACS, Doctor of Surgery In Partnership with Perfuse Medtec