Aim

This study day is essential for anyone who works in care and will provide information and practical skills to ensure that we are all providing high quality care to those most vulnerable in our community, whether they are living within their own homes or in a residential or nursing home.

Participants

Suitable for all health and social care support staff.

Methods

Presentation, discussion, demonstration, and practical sessions.

Training Contents

• Nutrition and hydration
• Effective Infection Control
• Tissue Viability
• Catheter, conveen and stoma care 

Learning Objectives

At the end of this short course, participants should be able to:

• Explain common infections and demonstrate control measures including hand hygiene and appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
• Consider the importance of fluids and nutrition.
• Discuss issues relating to continence. This will include the care of catheters, conveens and stoma care.
• Consider skin integrity to ensure we recognise what leads to pressure injury and how to support the management of good tissue viability.

Venue

Mountbatten Hospice, Hampshire

Time

09:00 - 15:00

Cost

£20 (per person inclusive of VAT)

Feedback from previous delegates: “ Very beneficial and worthwhile, with a good balance of activities and group discussions, making it a fun and informative session ”

Make a booking

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24th June 2024

Terms of Booking:

Please note that cancellations made within 24 hours of the training start date and any non-attendance will be charged the full price. Cancellations made prior to this will incur a 1.5% processing fee.