Aim:
- To provide the background theory related to the skin, its function and the process of wound healing.
- To provide information on dressing types and their application in practice.
- To have an understanding of the professional responsibilities when caring for patients living with wounds.
Outcomes:
- Anatomy and Physiology of the skin revision.
- Identifying wound infection and action.
- Assessment method - TIMES.
- Have an overview of dressings and their role in wound care.
- An understanding of good skin care and the use of emollients.
Delivery & Delegate Interactivity:
- Session will be delivered virtually with facilitator led discussion on the cycle of communication with example discussion to identify common assumptions and errors.
- Delegates will interact using chat box, sharing thoughts opinions and personal experiences.
- Delegates will be encouraged to use self-reflection and individual action planning-the focusing of future changes.
This session will be held via Microsoft Teams ; the link will be emailed from the trainer a week prior to the training.
Due to cyber security, please register with your NHS email, if you don't then unfortunately your place will be cancelled.
Terms & Conditions
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE MAY RECORD SOME OF THE SESSIONS AND PICTURES MAY BE TAKEN DURING THE TRAINING TO PROMOTE ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE TRAINING HUB WEBSITE.
IF YOU ARE NOT HAPPY TO HAVE YOUR PHOTO TAKEN, PLEASE INFORM THE FACILITATOR BY USING THE CHAT FUNCTION OR VERBALLY, YOU CAN THEN TURN YOUR CAMERA OFF.
- Spaces are only for NHS employees in member practices within Surrey Heartlands ICB, your place will be cancelled if you are not.
- Charges will apply if the person attending does not work in Surrey Heartlands ICB.
- Spaces must be booked under the name & contact details of the person attending. Multiple bookings made under the same details may be subject to cancellation.
- Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours’ prior to the course date.
- Non-attendance or failure to cancel may result in a charge of up to £96 (this may be higher for certain courses). Failure to cancel and non-attendance also means that those on the waiting list are unable to be offered this place.
