Pressure Injury Prevention with a patient centered approach in the Acute and Long Term Care setting
Stop Pressure Injury Day is a crucial global campaign observed on the third Thursday of November each year. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the significant impact of pressure injuries which affect millions of patients worldwide and is a growing concern in healthcare settings.
Pressure injuries are indeed a complex challenge, requiring comprehensive strategies and often organizational change to effectively prevent them. This includes implementing best practices in patient care, educating healthcare professionals and utilizing advanced technologies and support surfaces to reduce the risk.
By participating in campaigns like Stop Pressure Injury Day, healthcare organizations can highlight the importance of prevention, share successful strategies and work towards reducing the incidence of these debilitating injuries.
Join Arjo on our upcoming special webinar in honour of Pressure Injury Prevention Awareness Month!
Join this awareness month webinar session with our guest speaker Mr. Harry Basdeo, an international presenter and lecturer from South Africa who will share his expertise on the latest strategies and best practices in pressure injury prevention and management, focusing on key areas such as person-centered methods, risk assessments, modern bedside technologies, cost-effective strategies, and the role of diversity in pressure injury care. This CPD-accredited webinar is an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills in this critical area.
- Guest Speaker: Mr. Harry Basdeo, Nursing Lecturer
- Topics Covered: Person-centered methods; Risk assessments; Modern bedside technologies; Cost-effective strategies; Role of diversity in pressure injury care
- Earn CPD points by participating in the entire session and submitting the Evaluation Form at the end! The CPD certificate will only be available to download and obtain until December 1st, 2024.
- Accreditation Number: MDB015/1262/09/2023
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert and improve your practice. We look forward to your participation!
9:00 am SAST
Presenter
Harry Basdeo, RN, RM, RPN, BTech
Wound Care Consultant
Harry Basdeo is a Wound Care Consultant from South Africa with extensive experience in the nursing profession. He has been recognized for his contributions to nursing education and his efforts to inspire and motivate nurses to provide high-quality care. Harry Basdeo has delivered numerous speeches and lectures, emphasizing the importance of skilled and compassionate nursing care.In addition to his role as a lecturer, he is also involved in clinical consultancy, specializing in advanced wound care, stomatherapy and incontinence care. His work in these areas highlights his commitment to improving patient outcomes and supporting best practices in nursing. Harry Basdeo has an impressive track record, having presented over 200 seminars and workshops and presented international papers. His expertise spans a wide range of critical topics in healthcare including Wound Management techniques and best practices for treating various types of wounds; Infusion Management proper administration and monitoring of intravenous therapies; Infection Prevention strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections; Surgical Site Infections prevention and management of infections post-surgery; Burns Wound Management Care and treatment of burn injuries; Pressure Injury Prevention methods to prevent and manage.Associated Institutions include: DENOSA Professional Nurses Society; Wound Care Society KZN Branch; Ex-President of the Wound Care Society of South Africa; Current Trade Representative of The WHASA KZN Forum; Associate Member of The International Federation of Infection Control; Associate Member of EUPAP; Visiting Lecturer at Department of Dermatology.Harry Basdeo’s contributions to nursing education and his extensive experience makes him a valuable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in these areas.