An education evening exploring the complexities and challenges of maintaining and protecting the skin integrity of our older patients. A minor traumatic injury in an older adult can potentially become a major long-term wound requiring complex care and multiple resources, causing frustration, pain and reliance on medical and nursing services.

Whether you are a beginner or veteran, you will find this evening relevant, interesting and informative.

In-person and livestream options for members of Wounds Australia.

In-person option only for non-members.

Topics include:

• Pressure injury prevention and management in the older adult
• The WRAP: Wound Resource Action Plan (evidence-based wound management in a rehabilitation setting)
• More topics to come

Expert presenters include:

• Dr Michael Cao, Dermatology Registrar, Princess Alexandra Hospital
• Jenny Kohlhardt, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Geriatric and Rehabilitation Unit, Princess Alexandra Hospital
• Tracy Nowicki, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Prince Charles Hospital

Details

Date:   Wednesday 29 November 2023 5.00pm – 8.30pm (registration and supper from 5.00pm, presentations from 6.00pm)

Event includes Annual Members Meeting from 6.50pm-7.00pm

Venue:    Princess Alexandra Hospital, Russell Strong Auditorium, Ipswich Rd Woolloongabba 4102

Parking:  Parking details here.

Cost:

Members: $29
Non-members: $59
Livestream (members only): $19
Student (must show ID at venue): FREE (limited spots)

Find out more and register via the booking link: Are You Thin-Skinned?