Yesterday was a preview of September 10, 2009 and the Pre-Conference Sessions for this year’s Wild on Wounds Conference. Below are some descriptions of the sessions for Friday September 11, 2009. We have some awesome speakers and interesting sessions lined up for you so check them out and get ready for Las Vegas!!!
- Opening Session – Keynote
David Crowe
Go “ALL IN” on this one as it is a Sure Bet for a Full
House as we practice our laughter skills with comedian
David Crowe. David is the only comedian in history to
have won both the Seattle and San Francisco International
Stand-up Comedy Competitions. He won them back-toback,
within nine months of each other. He spends most
of his time on the road, headlining the best comedy clubs
around the United States, Canada and Europe. He recently
debuted his own one-hour special on ShowTime®, has
appeared numerous times on Comedy Central® and is a
favorite on the “Bob and Tom Show” which is syndicated to
120 markets nationwide. In 1996 he was selected to open
for President Bill Clinton at the Paramount Theater in Seattle. - The Buzz Report
Nancy Morgan, RN, BSN, MBA, ET, CWCN, WCC
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC
This is your source for the latest breaking wound care
news: What’s new! What’s now! What’s coming up! Donna
and Nancy, WCEI co-founders, will bring you up to date
on all things buzzable in wound care – new products,
guidelines, resources and tools. - NPUAP Update 2009
Diane Langemo, PhD, RN, FAAN, NPUAP President
A detailed overview of the recent and upcoming accomplishments of the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel will be
presented in this session. This will include information on the Shear Initiative: the NPUAP-EPUAP International Pressure
Ulcer Prevention and Treatment Guidelines, including highlights from the new sections in the guidelines (palliative care, pain,
critical care) and NPUAP’s ongoing work with the CMS in the area of public policy related to pressure ulcer preventions, care
and research. There will be time for an interactive audience question and answer period. - Principles & Practice of Maggot Debridement Therapy Part 1
Ron Sherman, MD, MSc, DTM&H, Asst. Researcher University of California, Irvine, California
Pam Mitchell
Back by popular demand! Welcome back, Dr. Sherman!!! Taught in two sessions, you’ll get the didactic and the practical
hands on. Learn about the history, biology, indications and contraindications for maggot therapy. Then put all that to use
when you actually learn the technical aspects of maggot debridement therapy by applying live maggot dressings to mock
wounds. Seats are limited! Sign up now! - Wheelchair Boot Camp
Bill Richlen, PT, WCC, CWS Infinitus, LLC, WCEI Instructor
When a patient is sitting, the ischial tuberosities are under great pressure forces of around 100 mmHg, making them one of the
most common areas of pressure ulcer development. Due to improper positioning, the sacrum/coccyx and plantar aspect of the
foot also become high risk areas. In this session we will discuss the common problems seen in seating, consider the postural concerns
for the spine and pelvis, and demonstrate how to choose the appropriate cushions and properly fit wheelchairs for your patients. - The Diagnostic Basis of Wound Healing: The Lab and Beyond . . .
Don Wollheim, MD, WCC, FAPWCA, IMPLEXUS Wound Care Service, LLC, WCEI Instructor
Whether faced with diagnostic uncertainty, stalled wound healing or baseline assessment, utilizing scientific investigation can
help uncover and identify underlying problems that are complicating wound healing. This session will include a comprehensive
review of diagnostic tests and laboratory values that are critical for assessment and monitoring of wound and skin therapy. - Principles & Practice of Maggot Debridement Therapy Part 2
Ron Sherman, MD, MSc, DTM&H, Asst. Researcher University of California, Irvine, California
Pam Mitchell
Back by popular demand! Welcome back, Dr. Sherman!!! Taught in two sessions, you’ll get the didactic and the practical
hands on. Learn about the history, biology, indications and contraindications for maggot therapy. Then put all that to use
when you actually learn the technical aspects of maggot debridement therapy by applying live maggot dressings to mock
wounds. Seats are limited! Sign up now! - Palliative Care Practices for Wounds at End of Life
Linda M. Hoplamazian, RN, BSN, MHA, WCC
Wound care professionals can manage wounds at end of life by utilizing evidence-based standards from best practice for
individualized care delivery. The challenge: Choosing the most effective approach to wound care while meeting the goals for
providing quality palliative symptom management to the patient approaching end of life. Standardized practice guidelines will be
presented for management of pressure ulcers and other types of common wounds seen at end of life. - If It Wasn’t Documented, It Wasn’t Done! Documentation Woes
Cindy Broadus, RN, BSHA, LNHA, CLNC, CLNI, CHCRM, WCC, 3C Healthcare Consulting, LLC, WCEI Instructor
The medical record is considered to be the most reliable source for determining what happened. It is a legal document, yet
not always treated as such. With litigation lurking around the corner for every healthcare professional, we, as Wound Care
Certified professionals, need to make sure our documentation is complete, concise and correct. Come on it and let’s talk
about correct terms, techniques, and steps it will take to keep you out of trouble.
For those of you interested in becoming wound care certified, come to the Wild on Wounds Seminar in Las Vegas and learn from some these outstanding speakers. For details about becoming wound care certified go to WCEI.net.
We have some great sessions and a lot to learn. Come out to Las Vegas and meet up with your colleagues to learn about all of these great topics. Register Here.
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