This study day is intended for nursing staff (RN and EN) who are required to gain competency in Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) and Compression Bandaging for practice. Sessions on Pressure Injury Prevention, Wound Assessment and making the right dressing selection will also be provided. Register with Andrea Dorne, 4th Floor Clinical Nurse Educator, via email andrea.dorne@southerndhb.govt.nz

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Aims / Purpose: This study day is intended for nursing staff (RN and EN) who are required to gain competency in Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) and Compression Bandaging for practice. Sessions on Pressure Injury Prevention, Wound Assessment and making the right dressing selection will also be provided.

Desired Learning Outcomes: Those attending this study day will complete the required theory and practice for the application of NPWT and compression bandaging. Nurses will also extend their skills in comprehensive wound assessment and responsible decision making about dressing choice, and how to prevent pressure injury.

Content:
1. Negative Pressure wound treatment (NPWT), When? How? and Why?
2. Appropriate use of compression bandaging in the treatment and management of leg ulcers.
3. Prevention of Pressure Injuries
4. Wound Assessment and Choosing the Right Dressing
5. Theoretical and Practical Assessment of competencies for 1 and 2

Nb. Pre study day learning (self-learning packages) require completion prior to attending this study day. Attendees are awarded 4hrs Professional Development extra to the 8hr study day for completion of this work (12hrs PD total).

Target Audience: RN’s and EN’s who require competency in NPWT and Compression Bandaging

How to Register and complete preparation prior to day:

• Register with Andrea Dorne, 4th Floor Clinical Nurse Educator, via email andrea.dorne@southerndhb.govt.nz
• Self- learning packages with pre-reading requirements sent via email, with reminder email to participants 2 -3 weeks prior to the study day