This practical 2 day workshop is in- tended for occupational therapists who wish to increase their knowledge and expand their role in pressure manage- ment. It highlights the interdisciplinary work of the nurse and OT in prevention and management of pressure ulcers.
PRESENTERS
Heather McMurtry – CWOCN
Jo-Anne Chisholm – MSc. OT
Joanne Yip – BSR OT
DAY 1:
Presenters outline their roles in pressure ulcer assessment and review a variety of intervention strategies. The primary equipment focus on Day One is beds and mattresses.
DAY 2:
Day Two includes the use of pressure mapping in assessment and prescription with plenty of opportunity to work with XSensor & FSA. The equipment focus for Day Two is on wheelchairs, seating and cushions.
OBJECTIVES
Participants will:
1. Acquire clinical skills to perform skin health assessment.
2. Learn correct skin health termi- nology.
3. Understand basics of skin health and pressure ulcer heal- ing.
4. Understand complimentary roles of OT and nursing in pressure management.
5. Learn to stage, measure and describe a wound
6. Practice using a pressure map system.
7. Learntheutilityofpressure mapping in clinical practice.
8. Work with a variety of pressure management equipment and be able to select and justify with objective rationale.
