Wound Care Course 25/09/2012

Wounds: Issues and Challenges

When: starting 25th September 2012
Where: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

This course can be undertaken at degree level either as a stand-alone module or as part of a BSc programme.

The module aims to provide healthcare professionals with a thorough knowledge and understanding of fundamental wound care issues, including healing, assessment and dresssing selection. In addition we weill explore the evidence-base for managing everyday wound challenges such as high levels of exudate, malodour and non-viable tissues.

For an informal discussion contact Julie Vuolo, Senior Lecturer Tissue Viability on 01707 284417 or e-mail: j.c.vuolo@herts.ac.uk.

For more information, click on the reference document below.

An application form can be obtained from the University of Hertfordshire's CPD office via cpdhealth@herts.ac.uk or visit the CPD website http://www.herts.ac.uk/more/professional-development-in-health/how-to-apply/home.cfm

Location: Hatfield

Reference document : Wounds: Issues and Challenges

TVS Annual Conference 2012 18/04/2012

Tissue Viability Society 2012 Annual Conference

Hold the date!

KETTERING CONFERENCE CENTRE

Wednesday 18^th and Thursday 19^th April 2012

Would you like to submit a Paper or Poster to this national conference?

Open NOW until 31^st January, accepted papers will include a 50% reduction in the registration fee!

Submission must be based on any aspect of tissue viability including research, clinical governance, quality improvement or patient management. They will be reviewed for their suitability for oral and poster presentation at the TVS Conference in April 2012.

Selected papers will be included in the main conference programme; posters will be displayed in the foyer outside the exhibition hall.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ABSTRACT PREPARATION:

There will be two options for presenters:

·         Oral paper: a short oral presentation;

·         Poster: to be displayed in the foyer and inside the exhibition hall.

The submission should consist of:

·         Title

·         Name(s), job title(s), organisation(s) of all presenters

·         Main contact person’s name and email address

·         Main contact person’s job title, organisation, postal address and telephone

·         Preference for Oral or Poster presentation 

·         Content headings for research, clinical governance and quality improvement abstracts:

o   Background

o   Methods

o   Results

o   Conclusions

·         Content headings for clinical management abstracts:

o   Background of clinical issue

o   Management approach

o   Outcomes

o   Conclusions

·         Any reference to products should be generic

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION AND PEER REVIEW PROCESS:

·         PLEASE NOTE: the deadline for Abstract submission is January 31^st

·         Acceptance decisions will be emailed by the first week in March

CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE:

·         All posters will be exhibited throughout the conference

·         Presenters whose oral and poster presentations are accepted will receive a 50% reduction in the registration fee.

Location: Kettering

Leg Ulcer Forum Conference 29/03/2012

When: Thursday 29th March 2012
Where: BAWA Conference Centre, Filton, Bristol

Back to Basics: Fundamentals of Leg Ulcer Practice

Key-note speaker: Mr David Mitchell, Vascular Surgeon, Bristol

An exciting and interactive conference focusing on standards and competences in leg ulcer service provision and clinical skills. Aimed at specialist nurses, those developing their skills and practioneers new to leg ulcer management, the two strands of the programme will allow you to choose topics according to your interests and objectives while presenting opportunitites for networking, discussion and learning.

Cost: £20 members; £40 non-members

For further information and a booking form click on the reference document below or contact: Gail Powell (01179 190270) or Irene Anderson (01707 285233)

Location: Bristol

Reference document : Leg Ulcer Forum Conference Programme and Application Form

Annual Reducing HCAI Conference 14/03/2012

Evaluating Progress: Analysing the Threats

When: 14th March 2012
Where: The Brewery, City of London

This year's conference will focus on the continuing battle with HCAIs (Healthcare Associated Infections), whilst analysing progress to date and highlighting the emerging threat that is Antimicrobial Resistance, one of the most serious threats ever faced by the healthcare profession.

There has been a significant reduction in some HCAIs, specifically MRSA and Clostridium Difficile. However, with figures showing that within the European Union over 4 million patients contract a hospital acquired infection each year, and that these infections lead to 16 million extra days in hospital, accounting for an estimated 37,000 deaths and at a cost to the NHS of around £1 billion per year (not accounting for the pain and suffering caused to patients and families), much is to be done!

Reducing HCAIs 2012 - Evaluating Progress; Analysing the Threats will examine the six-point policy package, question Government direction and provide an invaluable platform for key stakeholders to listen, discuss and debate the fundamentals of patient safety, antimicrobial resistance and share best practice and successes to date.

As a supporter of Health and Social Care Reform, the Tissue Viability Society is entitled to 20 full-funded delegate tickets. If you would like to attend the conference for FREE please email ron.pusey@govtoday.co.uk or call 0161 238 8852 quoting HCAIs London when booking.

For further information please use the following link:

http://www.hcais-conference.co.uk/index.php/Home.html

Location: London