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NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: Healing Starts Here: "Optimizing the Wound Bed for Better Outcomes" Objectives: - Understand the “why” behind wound bed prep - Explore options to decrease time to intervention - Identify common challenges and barriers to healing - Review real-world case studies - Engage in a Q&A session Presented by Dr. Neil Kundu, MD Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Mercy Jewish and Fairfield Hospitals Director of Microvascular Reconstruction Mercy Health Cincinnati, OH In partnership with Solventum Disclaimer The views or opinions expressed in the webinar presentations or by the speakers are those of the speakers and/or sponsoring organization and do not necessarily represent the policies or views of the Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). Although reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy, NSWOCC, and its agents, take no responsibility whatsoever for errors, omissions or any consequences of reliance on material or the accuracy of information presented. Promotion and hosting of these webinars do not constitute NSWOCC endorsement or assumption of liability for, any claims made in the webinar presentations.

Maximizing Impact: Management & Nurse Perspectives on SWANs in Action Purpose Statement: To highlight the transformative role of Skin Wellness Associate Nurses (SWANs) in enhancing patient outcomes across diverse healthcare settings in Western Canada, and to inspire broader engagement in the SWAN program by showcasing real-world examples from private practice and long-term care. Presentation Objectives 1. Describe the goals and structure of the SWAN Program and its focus on advancing the skills of RPNs/LPNs and diploma prepared RNs 2. Explain the unique contributions of SWAN nurses in delivering evidence-informed care for patients with wound, ostomy, and continence-related conditions 3. Hear firsthand experiences from SWAN nurses and healthcare leaders working in private practice, long-term care, and management roles 4. Identify the benefits of integrating SWAN-trained nurses into clinical teams to improve patient outcomes 5. Explore opportunities for joining the SWAN Program Presented by: - Michelle Carew - Dana Dixon, LPN, SWAN - Kellyn Brewer Moderated by: - Svea Ménard, MN, BScN, RN, NSWOC (Academic Advisor, Co-Lead SWAN Program) - Shelly Barnes, BN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) (Academic Advisor, SWAN Program) Code for webinar certificates: "BC SWAN" Disclaimer The views or opinions expressed in the webinar presentations or by the speakers are those of the speakers and/or sponsoring organization and do not necessarily represent the policies or views of the Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). Although reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy, NSWOCC, and its agents, take no responsibility whatsoever for errors, omissions or any consequences of reliance on material or the accuracy of information presented. Promotion and hosting of these webinars do not constitute NSWOCC endorsement or assumption of liability for, any claims made in the webinar presentations.

Monday, Oct 27, 2025 "Lower Leg Edema – How to Drain the Well" Presenters: Dr. Robyn Evans and Dr. R. Gary Sibbald Part 4 of the NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar Series in partnership with Perfuse Medtec & geko, titled "Advanced Wound Strategies in Lower Limb Care." This comprehensive series, presented by Canada’s leading thought leaders in wound healing, focuses on advanced strategies for managing lower limb wounds. Each session will delve into specialized topics crucial for healthcare professionals involved in wound care. Dr. Sibbald, MD FRCPC (Med, Derm), MACP, FAAD, MEd, FAPWCA Dr. Sibbald, MD FRCPC (Med, Derm), MACP, FAAD, MEd, FAPWCA, is the founder and Executive Director of WoundPedia as well as the lead of Project ECHO Ontario Skin and Wound. He is a dermatologist and internist with a special interest in wound care and education. Dr. Sibbald is also a professor of medicine and public health at the University of Toronto. As a wound care educator, clinician, and clinical researcher, he is an international wound care key opinion leader. Dr. Sibbald is the co-founder (1999) and course director of the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC). He is the director of the Masters of Science in Community Health (Prevention and Wound Care) at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, and an investigator with the Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners. Dr. Sibbald is the former president of the World Union of Wound Healing Societies 2008-12. He is a co-editor and chapter author of the Chronic Wound Care textbook. He has over 200 publications and is the current co-editor in chief of the journal, Advances in Skin and Wound Care. Dr. Robyn Evans, MD IIWCC Dr. Robyn Evans attended University of Toronto Medical School. Prior to this she did a Bachelor of Science as well as graduate studies in Biochemisty. She completed her family medicine residency at University of Toronto with further training in Wound care. Dr. Evans is actively involved in clinical evaluation and management of patients with complex wounds as the Director of the Wound Healing Clinic at Women’s College Hospital. Over these past 15 years she has developed an interest in wound care education and research. She is on the board for Wounds Canada. More recently has taken on the role of co-director of the Wound Champion Program through Wounds Canada. She is a lecturer at University of Toronto and part of the International Interprofessional Wound Course through University of Toronto. Dr. Evans continues to work full time as a community family physician.

Monday, October 20, 2205 Interventions for Lower Limb Preservation Part 3 of the Continuing Education Webinar Series in partnership with Perfuse Medtec & geko, titled "Advanced Wound Strategies in Lower Limb Care." This comprehensive series, presented by Canada’s leading thought leaders in wound healing, focuses on advanced strategies for managing lower limb wounds. Each session will delve into specialized topics crucial for healthcare professionals involved in wound care. Presented by Dr. Michael Stacey Dr. Michael Stacey is a vascular surgeon at Hamilton Health Sciences and Professor in the Department of Surgery at McMaster University. He also works as a consultant to biomedical companies. He undertook his medical and surgical training in Australia and spent 2 years at St Thomas” Hospital in London UK where he undertook research for his Doctor of Surgery degree (PhD equivalent). He came to Canada from Australia in 2014 as the Surgeon in Chief at Hamilton Health Sciences and was the Chief Medical Executive and Executive Vice President Academic at Hamilton Health Sciences until mid-2023. As well as more than 30 years of practice in vascular surgery, Dr. Stacey has established active research programs in wound healing in Australia and Canada. He was the first President of the Australian Wound Management Association (now Wounds Australia), and the founding Chair of the World Union of Wound Healing Societies. He had previously established a venous leg ulcer clinic and diabetic foot clinic in Perth, Australia and has established a wound clinic based in Hamilton, Ontario.

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Presented by Dr. Michael Stacey, MBBS, FRACS, Doctor of Surgery Part 2 of the “Advanced Wound Strategies in Lower Limb Care” Webinar Series: This comprehensive series, presented by Canada’s leading thought leaders in wound healing, focuses on advanced strategies for managing lower limb wounds. Each session will delve into specialized topics crucial for healthcare professionals involved in wound care. In partnership with geko™, Perfuse Medtec & the Canadian Home Care Association.

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Objectives: 1. Differentiate burn wound classifications and their implications for treatment planning 2. Review surgical techniques in burn wound management 3. Describe best practices in the care of skin grafts and donor sites 4. Integrate burn wound and graft care knowledge through case-based learning Presented by: Lindsay Burnett, MN NP CBRN Alberta Health Services In partnership with Mölnlycke Health Care Disclaimer The views or opinions expressed in the webinar presentations or by the speakers are those of the speakers and/or sponsoring organization and do not necessarily represent the policies or views of the Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). Although reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy, NSWOCC, and its agents, take no responsibility whatsoever for errors, omissions or any consequences of reliance on material or the accuracy of information presented. Promotion and hosting of these webinars do not constitute NSWOCC endorsement or assumption of liability for, any claims made in the webinar presentations.

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Presented by Dr. R. Gary Sibbald, BSc, MD FRCPC (Med, Derm), MACP, FAAD, MEd, FAPWCA, D.Sc. (Hons) Part 1 of the Webinar Series "Advanced Wound Strategies in Lower Limb Care Webinar Series" in partnership with partnership with geko™, Perfuse Medtec & the Canadian Home Care Association. Webinar Series Overview: This comprehensive series, presented by Canada’s leading thought leaders in wound healing, focuses on advanced strategies for managing lower limb wounds. Each session will delve into specialized topics crucial for healthcare professionals involved in wound care.

NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: "Diabetic Foot Care: The Patient Journey and Treatment Approach" Objectives • Outline the key stages in the DFU patient journey, from risk to recovery. • Discuss clinical decision-making in selecting appropriate DFU treatments, including dressing selection. • Examine real-world DFU cases. • Participate in a Q&A session Presented by Robert J. Klein, DPM, FACFAS, CWS, FFPM RCPS (Glasgow) Division Chair, Wound Care, Prisma Health Medical Director, Vascular Health Alliance Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Oxygen Center Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville This webinar will have live AI-enabled English-to-French translation of the presentation transcript enabled courtesy of Wordly. In partnership with Solventum Certificates of attendance were issued by Solventum. To receive a certificate of attendance, please complete the post-webinar survey: https://web.cvent.com/survey/25532ee9-c9ca-4f37-a494-a8ba4288e445/welcome. Disclaimer The views or opinions expressed in the webinar presentations or by the speakers are those of the speakers and/or sponsoring organization and do not necessarily represent the policies or views of the Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). Although reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy, NSWOCC, and its agents, take no responsibility whatsoever for errors, omissions or any consequences of reliance on material or the accuracy of information presented. Promotion and hosting of these webinars do not constitute NSWOCC endorsement or assumption of liability for, any claims made in the webinar presentations.

Thursday, September 11 2025 NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: "Integral Debridement: Combining complementary debridement methods to improve wound healing" Learning Objectives: - Define Integral Debridement and its role in wound healing. - Explain how Continuous Debridement supports the principles of Integral Debridement. - Identify when and how to use a dressing designed to promote continuous debridement. - Apply best practices in debridement through the review of real-world clinical cases. Traduction en direct disponible avec Wordly : https://attend.wordly.ai/join/KFFM-1751 Objectifs d’apprentissage : - Définir le concept de débridement intégral et son rôle dans la cicatrisation. - Expliquer comment le débridement continu contribue à la mise en œuvre du débridement intégral. - Identifier quand et comment utiliser un pansement conçu pour favoriser un débridement continu. - Appliquer les meilleures pratiques à partir de cas cliniques concrets. Presented by: Karen Laforet, MClSc-WH, RN, CCHN, VA-BC, CVAA, DPWCA Michele Labbie, MN, NP, RN In partnership with Urgo Medical Canada Disclaimer The views or opinions expressed in the webinar presentations or by the speakers are those of the speakers and/or sponsoring organization and do not necessarily represent the policies or views of the Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). Although reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy, NSWOCC, and its agents, take no responsibility whatsoever for errors, omissions or any consequences of reliance on material or the accuracy of information presented. Promotion and hosting of these webinars do not constitute NSWOCC endorsement or assumption of liability for, any claims made in the webinar presentations.