Date:

Monday 8th December, 09.30-12.30

Wednesday 4th February, 09.30-12.30

Where:

Garden House Hospice Care, Gillison Close, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 1QU

Booking Fee: £22.00

Why £22.00? £22.00 could pay for an hour of care in our Inpatient Unit for one patient. (This covers the cost of nursing and our doctors, as well as running costs like hot water and keeping the IPU clean).

If you need to pay by invoice, please email your organisation details and a Purchase Order number (if required by your organisation) to: education@ghhospicecare.org.uk

What will I learn?

By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding of the anatomy and pathophysiology related to pressure ulcer development .
• To understand the importance nutritional assessment, Waterlow and observation skills have in assessment of skin integrity.
• To understand the term ‘aSSKINg’ and its importance in tissue viability management.
• To undertake an assessment and consider an effective management plan involving the patient and carers.
• Know when to refer on to specialist services for further assessment and advice.