Introduction to wound management

This session will provide practice nurses with limited knowledge, an understanding of the role of wound care in general practice. Participants will gain knowledge on the basic principles of wound management and best practice care.

This introductory education session is provided through the Practice Nurse Support Program (PNSP) supporting nurses new to general practice and is a recurring session.

AUDIENCE: Practice nurses participating in the PNSP and other nurses

SPEAKERS: Cheryl Frank, Director of Nursing, Wound Busters

TOPICS:

• assessment of the patient and optimising wellbeing
• wound assessment and diagnosis
• wound bed preparation
• choosing your dressing
• when to refer your patient

VENUE: The Glen Hotel, 24 Gaskell Street, Eight Mile Plains

TIMES: Registration 6.00 pm

Start 6.30pm

Finish 8.30pm

COST: Free (Value $40pp) – meal provided

For more information about this event please phone our Events Coordinator, Raquel McCready on 07 3864 7522 or email rmccready@bsphn.org.au

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