Join Us for Our 2022 Conferences

ABOUT OUR EVENTS

Wounds Canada is excited to offer four highly interactive virtual conference events AND we are also delighted to announce that our National Conference, including French stream, will also be held in-person at The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel from October 14-16.

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Virtual Limb Preservation Symposium - NOW ACCREDITED - May 6, 2022

Virtual Patient Journey Program: Our Voices, Our Stories - June 9-10, 2022

Hybrid National Fall Conference - NOW ACCREDITED - October 14-16, 2022 with Pre-Conference Day – October 13, 2022

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The Wounds Canada National Conference is the largest wound-related event in Canada, bringing together health-care professionals, educators and key opinion leaders in both a virtual and on-site gathering in Toronto. We’re delighted to announce our co-chairs, Dr. Virginie Blanchette, Dr. Robyn Evans and Marlene Varga, who will be guiding our commemorative event Wounds Canada 2022: From Knowledge to Action:

Virginie Blanchette, Phd, DPM, MSc, BSC Robyn Evans, BSc, MD, CCFP Marlene Varga, RN, BScN,
Msc Wound Healing, IIWCC

This hybrid continuing education conference is designed to support health-care professionals who work with patients with wounds or who are at risk for developing wounds. We invite you to join us in person at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel or virtually through our highly interactive platform. The conference consists of:

• Thursday, October 13 – Pre-Conference Day
• Friday, October 14 - English single stream
• Saturday, October – 15 - English stream and French virtual stream
• Sunday, October 16 - English single stream

Accreditation:

This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and the Department of Family and Community Medicine. You may claim a maximum of 16.5 hours.

College of Family Physicians of Canada – Mainpro+:

CERT+ ID# is 197593-001 (preconference); 197594-001 (conference) 

This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto for up to 16.5 credits Mainpro+ credits.

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1

This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim a maximum of 16.5 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

The American Medical Association - AMA PRA Category 1

Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found at: https://www.ama-assn.org/education/ama-pra-credit-system/agreement-royal-college-physicians-surgeons-canada

European Union for Medical Specialists (EUMS) ECMEC

Live educational activities, occurring in Canada, recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) are deemed by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) eligible for ECMEC^®.

Each participant should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent participating in the educational program.

Virtual Pressure Injury Symposium – NOW ACCREDITED - November 17, 2022 – In partnership with the CPIAP and NSWOCC

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In partnership with the CPIAP and NSWOCC, Wounds Canada is proud to host the Pressure Injury Symposium, which coincides with the recognition of Worldwide Pressure Injury Day on Thursday, November 17, 2022. This virtual event will examine the risks and causes along with the multi-disciplinary comprehensive management of pressure injuries by nurses, surgeons, physicians, dietitians, and physiatrists to develop strategies, overcome barriers and improve patient outcomes. Join us for this one-day virtual learning event as co-chairs Dr. Alan Rogers and Stephanie Chadwick guide this interactive and engaging symposium encompassing the theme Under Pressure to Do Better.

Stephaine Chadwick, NP-PHC, MC1Sc-WH,
BScN, RN, CETN(c) Alan Rogers, MBChB, MMed, FC Plast
Surg. FRCSI, FACS, MScC

Accreditation:

This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and the Department of Family and Community Medicine. You may claim a maximum of 4.5 hours.

College of Family Physicians of Canada – Mainpro+:

CERT+ ID #197652-001. This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto for up to 4.5 credits Mainpro+ credits.

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1

This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim a maximum of 4.5 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

The American Medical Association - AMA PRA Category 1

Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found at:  Agreement with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada

European Union for Medical Specialists (EUMS) ECMEC

Live educational activities, occurring in Canada, recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) are deemed by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) eligible for ECMEC^®.

Each participant should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent participating in the educational program.

REGISTRATION FEES

Click below to learn about the registration packages available. All fees are in Canadian dollars and are subject to 13% HST

Virtual Conference Package

Virtual Patient Journey: Our Voices, Our Stories 

In-person National Conference at Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel

National Conference & Pressure Injury Symposium Agendas

All session times are shown in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

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Agenda

• Pressure Injury Symposium – Nov 17
• National Conference – Oct 14
• National Conference – Oct 15
• National Conference – Oct 16

November 17, 2022 09:00

Welcome and Journey of a Pressure Injury

Stephanie Chadwick NP-PHC, MClSc-WH, BScN, NSWOC, WOCC(c)

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Stephanie Chadwick NP-PHC, MClSc-WH, BScN, NSWOC, WOCC(c)

Stephanie Chadwick has been a nurse for 27 years specializing in complex wound, ostomy and continence care with specialties in oncology and thermal injury. Stephanie has contributed to pressure injury prevention programs and facilitates preceptorship and mentorship for both wound ostomy and nurse practitioner students. Stephanie advanced her education by completing her Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care in 2016, Masters Clinical Science Wound Healing in 2012, Post Graduate Diploma Wound Healing & Tissue Repair in 2010, certification in the Canadian Association Enterostomy Therapy in 2007, and completed the Interdisciplinary Interprofessional Wound Care Certificate. Stephanie continues to specialize in thermal injury and has taken her journey in becoming a part of the growing team at Hamilton General Hospital Burn Unit/Clinic as a Nurse Practitioner.

Alan Rogers, FC Plast Surg, MSc, FACS

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Alan Rogers, FC Plast Surg, MSc, FACS

Dr. Rogers completed his medical degree at and his Plastic Surgery specialty training in Cape Town, South Africa. After a fellowship in Total Burn Care at the Ross Tilley Burn Centre at Sunnybrook HSC, he accepted his current position as attending burn surgeon, and is faculty in the Department of Surgery at UofT at the rank of associate professor. In 2017, Dr. Rogers earned an MSc in quality improvement and patient safety. His clinical and research interests include reconstructive surgery for burns, complex wounds, pressure injuries and scars. He has participated in a number of global surgery initiatives, and is actively involved with the Quality Burn Registry of the American Burn Association and founding member of the Canadian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel.

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Moderator: Kimberly Leblanc, RN, BScN, MN, PhD, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FCAN

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Moderator: Kimberly Leblanc, RN, BScN, MN, PhD, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FCAN

Kimberly LeBlanc is known globally as an innovative nurse leader. She is the current Academic Chair of the Association for Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy and Continence Care’s (NSWOCC) Wound Ostomy and Continence Institute (WOC Institute) and an Advanced Practice and Certified Wound Ostomy Continence nurse working with KDS Professional Consulting. She holds a Doctorate in Nursing from Queen’s University. Kimberly is an Adjunct Professor with the University of Western Ontario Masters in Wound Care Program, an Affiliate Lecturer at McGill University, and an Honorary Senior Lecturer with Cardiff University. Kimberly is a past president and founding member of the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel and the president elect of the Canadian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel.

Kimberly has lectured extensively on wound and ostomy care and has numerous publications and book chapters on wound and ostomy related topics. She sits on the editorial boards of Advances in Skin & Wound Care and Canadian Nurse.

In 2016, Kimberly was awarded the prestigious Canadian Nurses Association Order of Merit for Nursing Education and 2018 she was awarded the NSWOCC Presidents award for her contribution to WOC nursing in Canada.  In 2020, she was inducted as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Nursing’s, (FCAN). In 2021 she was awarded the World Union of Wound Healing Societies award for outstanding contributions to innovation in skin integrity at the global level.

Janet Kuhnke, RN, BA, BScN, MS, NSWOC, DrPsychology

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Janet Kuhnke, RN, BA, BScN, MS, NSWOC, DrPsychology

Janet L. Kuhnke is an Associate Professor School of Nursing at Cape Breton University and NSWOC with a strong background of community practice. Her recent studies include qualitative studies related to community members and IV abscess prevention, living with diabetes mellitus and being at risk for foot ulcerations. She is focusing on barriers and inequities in delivering best practices in skin and wound care in rural and remote communities. She is studying narrative inquiry and reflexive practice.  

Peter Athanasopoulos

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Peter Athanasopoulos

Peter has invested 22 years in a career supporting people with spinal cord injuries in a variety of roles and positions.  He started his career in the role of Provincial Peer Support Manager with the Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario, then moved onto the role of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Network and Service Manager and is currently the Director of Public Policy and Government Relations for Spinal Cord Injury Ontario as well as the Executive Director of the Ontario SCI Alliance. 

In addition to his primary roles, Peter has authored a variety of SCI research and policy reports that resulted in sustainable governmental policy innovation for people with disabilities.  These research/policy knowledge translation initiatives advanced Public Transportation, Accessibility, Attendant Services, Assistive Devices, and Secondary Complications in SCI.  He is currently active in a variety of projects including Neurotrauma Pathways of Care, SCI Implementation, Evaluation & Quality Care Consortium, and chair of the technical committee of the Canadian SCI Standards of Rehabilitation with the Health Standards Organization of Accreditation Canada.

Elizabeth Ayello, PhD, MS, BSN, ETN, RN, CWON, MAPWCA, FAAN

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Elizabeth Ayello, PhD, MS, BSN, ETN, RN, CWON, MAPWCA, FAAN

Elizabeth Ayello is a board certified wound and ostomy nurse, who is internationally known as an educator, researcher, prolific author, editor, mentor, consultant to CMS, and clinician. Dr. Ayello is a Co-Editor in Chief for the journal Advances in Skin and Wound Care, President of Ayello Harris and Associates Inc., President of the World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET®), Faculty IIWCC, and Founder and Director of the WoundPedia Basic and Intermediate courses in Manila, the Philippines.  She was a member of the working group on medical device related pressure injuries for the 2019 EPUAP NPIAP PPPIA International Pressure injury guideline and a past president of the NPIAP.

Our wound care experts guide us through many important aspects of holistically treating and managing pressure injuries, including offering patient-centred care and applying a coordinated bio-psycho-social approach.

November 17, 2022 11:05

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: Are You Ready for a Change of Perspective?

Nick Kairinos, MBChB, FRCS, FCPlastSurg, MMed, PhD

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Nick Kairinos, MBChB, FRCS, FCPlastSurg, MMed, PhD

Prof Kairinos is Head of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stellenbosch University, Cape Town. He completed his plastic surgery training at the University of Cape Town, where he also completed his PhD on the Biomechanics of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT). He was in private practice for ten years until he started his current role this year. He is the founder and medical director of the Cape Advanced Wound Care Centre and also the Intercare Day Hospital. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Wound Healing Southern Africa and serves as a reviewer for numerous international peer-reviewed journals. Prof Kairinos is regarded internationally as a key opinion leader in NPWT.

Moderator: Alan Rogers, FC Plast Surg, MSc, FACS

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Moderator: Alan Rogers, FC Plast Surg, MSc, FACS

Dr. Rogers completed his medical degree at and his Plastic Surgery specialty training in Cape Town, South Africa. After a fellowship in Total Burn Care at the Ross Tilley Burn Centre at Sunnybrook HSC, he accepted his current position as attending burn surgeon, and is faculty in the Department of Surgery at UofT at the rank of associate professor. In 2017, Dr. Rogers earned an MSc in quality improvement and patient safety. His clinical and research interests include reconstructive surgery for burns, complex wounds, pressure injuries and scars. He has participated in a number of global surgery initiatives, and is actively involved with the Quality Burn Registry of the American Burn Association and founding member of the Canadian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel.

Learn more about negative pressure wound therapy, including how it exerts clinical effects and its use in the treatment of complex wounds like pressure injuries.

November 17, 2022 11:55

Infection Management: Tips, Tricks and Challenging Cases

Moderator: Rosemary Hill, RN, BSN, CWOCN, CETN

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Moderator: Rosemary Hill, RN, BSN, CWOCN, CETN

Rosemary Hill has been a nurse for 37 years and works full time at Lions Gate Hospital – Vancouver Coastal Health. In 2004, Rosemary completed the Wound Ostomy Continence program at Emory Medical University, Atlanta Georgia, and has been practicing within that role ever since. Her past volunteer activities include a two year term (2016-2018) as President of Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy Continence Canada (NSWOCC). She continues to be involved with practice standards as it pertains to Wound and Ostomy care and is a member of the BC Provincial nursing skin and wound committee and continues to be the chair of the BC Provincial Nursing Ostomy committee. Her experiences in wound and ostomy care, has provided her with opportunities to speak nationally and internationally (WUWHS, EWMA , SAWC,) Additionally she was the recipient of the Award of Excellence in Practice from the Association of Registered Nurses Association of British Columbia (ARNBC). Recently her volunteer activities have taken her to Argentina where she worked with a select group of Canadian NSWOCs to offer wound education and introduce a standardized wound assessment tool in the province of Salta. She hopes to continue to support the NSWOCs in Argentina with wound care standardization.

Michael Clark, PhD

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Michael Clark, PhD

Michael Clark is the Commercial Director at Welsh Wound Innovation Centre. A zoologist by training, Professor Clark has worked in tissue viability and wound healing since 1980.  He is Professor of Wound Study at Birmingham City University supporting their Wound Healing Practice Development Unit one day a week.     

Between 2003 and 2009 he was a member of the Wound Healing Research Unit, Cardiff University and had responsibility for physical measurement research within the WHRU.  From 2009-2013 Professor Clark managed the Welsh Wound Network while also acting as an independent consultant. 

Professor Clark was Chief Executive of the Lindsay Leg Club Foundation and has been President of the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel.  He was Editor in Chief of the Journal of Tissue Viability from 2000 to 2010 and now serves as Emeritus Editor of that publication.  He serves as a Board member of the International Compression Club, the leading academic and clinical organisation dedicated to understanding the effects of limb compression.

Trudie Young, RMN, RGN, BSc, MSc, PGCE

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Trudie Young, RMN, RGN, BSc, MSc, PGCE

Trudie Clark has been a consultant within The Welsh Wound Innovation Centre (WWIC) since its inception having previously been a lecturer in nursing combined with a Tissue Viability Nurse role in North Wales.   Trudie is responsible for the planning and delivery of education and training within WWIC.  

The educational programmes are innovative and have an excellent worldwide reputation. In addition, Trudie is the lead Tissue Viability Nurse for the Velindre Cancer Centre in South Wales.

Trudie’s role as a Tissue Viability Nurse and nurse lecturer began in 1991. Academically, Trudie has a diploma and degree in nursing, a master’s degree in clinical research and a postgraduate certificate in education. Trudie is experienced in a wide range of tissue viability activities notably clinical practice, education, and research. This is reflected within her portfolio of publications and contributions to national and international guidelines.

Trudie is a Trustee of the Lindsay Leg Club Foundation.   She has been Chair of the Scientific Committee of the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel and Chair of the UK Tissue Viability Society.  Within Wales, Trudie is a past Chair of the All-Wales Tissue Viability Nurses Forum. Trudie holds an honorary senior lectureship with Cardiff University and has acted as an external examiner for universities in the UK and Ireland. Trudie is passionate about education and its place in improving wound care delivery and importantly patient outcomes.

Trudie is a committed Cardiff City football fan and looks forward to supporting them in achieving success on the field.

Do you want to learn evidence-informed strategies to prevent and manage infections in people with pressure injuries? Then join us for this engaging session that highlights the importance of communication and collaboration in care teams.

November 17, 2022 14:45

Surgical Closure of Pressure Injuries

Moderator and Presenter: Alan Rogers, FC Plast Surg, MSc, FACS

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Moderator and Presenter: Alan Rogers, FC Plast Surg, MSc, FACS

Dr. Rogers completed his medical degree at and his Plastic Surgery specialty training in Cape Town, South Africa. After a fellowship in Total Burn Care at the Ross Tilley Burn Centre at Sunnybrook HSC, he accepted his current position as attending burn surgeon, and is faculty in the Department of Surgery at UofT at the rank of associate professor. In 2017, Dr. Rogers earned an MSc in quality improvement and patient safety. His clinical and research interests include reconstructive surgery for burns, complex wounds, pressure injuries and scars. He has participated in a number of global surgery initiatives, and is actively involved with the Quality Burn Registry of the American Burn Association and founding member of the Canadian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel.

Laura Teague, NP-Adult, PhD

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Laura Teague, NP-Adult, PhD

Laura is a Nurse Practitioner and Clinical and Academic Lead for the wound care program at the Sinai Health System in Toronto, Ontario. From 1987 to 2016, Laura worked in various clinical and leadership positions as a registered nurse, clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioner as well as teaching wound care at a downtown Toronto hospital. She led and grew an interdisciplinary team to address wound prevention and treatment at this hospital. In the role of clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioner, Laura led annual hospital point prevalence studies for pressure injuries for 15 years. Results from these studies leveraged changes in practice, education, products, supply chain and devices to mitigate avoidable and unavoidable injury. Laura's passion for quality improvement and development of standards of practice has been driven through her extensive experience in the wound prevention and treatment field. She has been directly involved with development of best practice guidelines through the RNAO. Laura has provided continuous leadership through development of the Ontario Woundcare Interest Group as the founding president and membership on the executive. Through this interest group, she led 3 health technology assessment applications and one Ontario Drug Benefit review application. Laura also successfully negotiated an educational clinical institute focused on best practices in wound prevention and treatment with the RNAO, which is in its 12th year. Laura completed her PhD program at McMaster University, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing. Her thesis work involved a cohort study of spinal cord injured persons who have undergone surgical closure for pressure ulcers. This funded study involved cost, case identification, health care utilization and predictors of complications in this population. Most recently, Health Quality Ontario invited Laura to be an expert panel co-chair for the development of quality standards for four types of wounds (surgical, diabetic foot, venous leg ulcers and pressure injuries). Through this work, her commitment to quality improvement has been strengthened. She continues to provide expert opinion with implementation strategies, including development of provincial order sets for the wound quality standards. Finally, Laura provides expert witness consultation to legal firms, in cases of litigation or inquests for cases involving wound management.

Colleen McGillivray, MD, FRCPC

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Colleen McGillivray, MD, FRCPC

Colleen McGillivray completed her residency and fellowship in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Toronto. Dr. McGillivray has a full time academic appointment as an Associate Professor and clinician teacher at the University of Toronto, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She has 30 years experience in spinal cord rehabilitation and is a full time attending physiatrist at the University Health Network Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Spinal Cord Rehab Program. Dr. McGillivray is the lead physician in the Toronto Rehab Spinal Cord Outpatient Skin and Wound Clinic and has a clinical and research focus in the prevention and management of pressure injuries following spinal cord injury.

 

What is the role of surgical closure in comprehensive and holistic patient-centred care? Join our panel of experts to learn more about surgical closure as it relates to pressure injuries.

November 17, 2022 15:40

Quality Improvement and Pressure Injury Prevention

Moderator: Stephanie Chadwick, NP-PHC, MClSc-WH, BScN, NSWOC, WOCC(c)

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Moderator: Stephanie Chadwick, NP-PHC, MClSc-WH, BScN, NSWOC, WOCC(c)

Stephanie Chadwick has been a nurse for 27 years specializing in complex wound, ostomy and continence care with specialties in oncology and thermal injury. She has contributed to pressure injury prevention programs and facilitates preceptorship and mentorship for both wound ostomy and nurse practitioner students. Stephanie advanced her education by completing her Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care in 2016, Masters Clinical Science Wound Healing in 2012, Post Graduate Diploma in Wound Healing & Tissue Repair in 2010, certification in the Canadian Association for Enterostomal Therapy in 2007, and completing the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course. Stephanie continues to specialize in thermal injury and has taken her journey to become a part of the growing team at Hamilton General Hospital Burn Unit/Clinic as a Nurse Practitioner.

Brigid Gillespie, PhD, RN, FACORN

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Brigid Gillespie, PhD, RN, FACORN

Professor Brigid Gillespie is the conjoint Professor of Patient Safety in Nursing at the Gold Coast University Hospital and Griffith School of Nursing and Midwifery, Gold Coast campus. Brigid’s research focuses on two important areas of patient safety: compromised skin integrity, and teamwork and communication in surgery. Brigid has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications, one edited book and 7 book chapters. She has won $11.9 million dollars in competitive research grants, including 6 NHMRC grants.

Linda Norton, B.Sc.OT, M.Sc.CH, PhD, OT Reg.(Ont)

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Linda Norton, B.Sc.OT, M.Sc.CH, PhD, OT Reg.(Ont)

Linda is an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about the prevention and management of pressure injuries. It is her diverse experience in various settings including hospital, community, and industry; and experience in various roles including clinician, educator, manager, and researcher that give Linda a unique perspective.  

She has completed the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course through the University of Toronto, a Master’s in Community Health focusing on pressure injury prevention and a PhD in Occupational Science focusing on chronic wounds.  Her research has focused on how health care providers identify and address lifestyle factors for clients with chronic wounds.

Linda is a co-course coordinator and faculty member of the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course and is a faculty member of the Advanced Health Care Practice - Wound Healing program at Western University. She has participated in Best Practice Guideline development and is currently writing two book chapters. Linda regularly presents workshops and webinars across Canada and is the Director, Learning and Clinical Education for Motion

Join our panel of experts to assess the quality of evidence available for pressure injury prevention and learn how to develop practical, patient-centred and cost-effective quality improvements. 

November 17, 2022 16:30

How Do I …? Panel Exploration of Challenging Pressure Injury-related Problems

Moderator and Presenter: Kaylem Boileau, MHSc, HBSc, BASc, RD, IIWCC

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Moderator and Presenter: Kaylem Boileau, MHSc, HBSc, BASc, RD, IIWCC

Kaylem Boileau is a Registered Dietitian with College of Dietitians of Ontario, possessing an Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and Nutritional Sciences from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Food and Nutrition, as well as a Master of Health Sciences from Ryerson University. She has completed the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC-CAN), and continues to advance her knowledge in wound care to support her patients.

 

Kaylem is the Corporate Wound Care Lead, and Registered Dietitian at the Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre and is the president-elect of the Canadian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel. Kaylem has presented on the topic of pressure injuries and nutrition at several conferences, including for CPIAP and Wounds Canada, and has taught at the IIWCC. Kaylem has also contributed to textbooks on nutrition for pressure injuries and is sitting on the expert panel for the development of the RNAO Best Practice Guidelines for pressure injuries. At Toronto Grace, she supports inter-professional wound prevention and care across the organization, and delivers staff education on pressure injury prevention, and wound assessment, management. She has also led the implementation of the RNAO Best Practice Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Pressure Injuries for the Interprofessional Team at Toronto Grace.

Rhonda Willms, MD, FRCPC (Phys Med & Rehab)

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Rhonda Willms, MD, FRCPC (Phys Med & Rehab)

Rhonda Willms is a Physiatrist (specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) in Vancouver. Currently, she is the Medical Manager for the Spinal Cord Injury Program at GF Strong Rehab Centre. Her work is focused on out-patient care, including participation in an interdisciplinary Spinal Cord Wound Clinic.  She is also an Amputee Rehabilitation consultant and Spinal Cord Injury specialist at WorkSafeBC's Visiting Specialists' Clinic in Richmond, BC.  Dr. Willms is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at UBC.

Jennifer Matthews, MSC, MD, FRCSC

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Jennifer Matthews, MSC, MD, FRCSC

Dr. Jennifer Matthews completed medical school in 2007 and completed her plastic surgery residency at the University of Calgary in 2013.  Subsequently, she completed her fellowship training in microsurgery at McMaster University focusing on complex reconstruction for trauma, head & neck cancer, and breast cancer patients.

 

Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry in 2001 and her Master in Medical Science in 2004, both at the University of Calgary. Her research interests include improvement of outcomes and quality of life for patients following breast reconstruction as well as head and neck reconstruction.

Don’t miss our panel discussing challenges we face in pressure injury prevention and management, including limitations that determine clinical decision making, along with practical solutions to difficult clinical scenarios.

November 17, 2022 17:20

Closing

Stephanie Chadwick, NP-PHC, MClSc-WH, BScN, NSWOC, WOCC(c)

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Stephanie Chadwick, NP-PHC, MClSc-WH, BScN, NSWOC, WOCC(c)

Stephanie Chadwick has been a nurse for 27 years specializing in complex wound, ostomy and continence care with specialties in oncology and thermal injury. She has contributed to pressure injury prevention programs and facilitates preceptorship and mentorship for both wound ostomy and nurse practitioner students. Stephanie advanced her education by completing her Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care in 2016, Masters Clinical Science Wound Healing in 2012, Post Graduate Diploma in Wound Healing & Tissue Repair in 2010, certification in the Canadian Association for Enterostomal Therapy in 2007, and completing the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course. Stephanie continues to specialize in thermal injury and has taken her journey to become a part of the growing team at Hamilton General Hospital Burn Unit/Clinic as a Nurse Practitioner.

 

 

Alan Rogers, FC Plast Surg, MSc, FACS

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Alan Rogers, FC Plast Surg, MSc, FACS

Dr. Rogers completed his medical degree at and his Plastic Surgery specialty training in Cape Town, South Africa. After a fellowship in Total Burn Care at the Ross Tilley Burn Centre at Sunnybrook HSC, he accepted his current position as attending burn surgeon, and is faculty in the Department of Surgery at UofT at the rank of associate professor. In 2017, Dr. Rogers earned an MSc in quality improvement and patient safety. His clinical and research interests include reconstructive surgery for burns, complex wounds, pressure injuries and scars. He has participated in a number of global surgery initiatives, and is actively involved with the Quality Burn Registry of the American Burn Association and founding member of the Canadian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel.

In partnership with the CPIAP and NSWOCC.

October 14, 2022 08:00

Emotional Intelligence in Your Team Practice

Virginie Blanchette, BSc, MSc, DPM, PhD

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Virginie Blanchette, BSc, MSc, DPM, PhD

Dr. Virginie Blanchette is the first podiatrist PhD in Québec and has been an associate professor in the podiatric medicine program at Université du Québec at Trois-Rivières since 2014. Her research specialty is limb preservation, dedicated to the prevention and management of diabetic foot ulcers and their complications with a team approach in patient-oriented research.  She is a Diabetes Action Canada trainee as well as a research fellow among David G Armstrong's team in Keck School of Medicine the University of Southern California. She is a member of the Board of Directors of Wounds Canada since June 2021. Dr. Blanchette joined the Diabetic Foot Canada Task Force in 2019 to help prevent, manage and address the deficit in awareness, knowledge and funding of diabetes-related foot complications, preventable amputations and loss of life for people living with diabetes in Canada.

Robyn Evans, BSc, MD, CCFP, FCFP

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Robyn Evans, BSc, MD, CCFP, FCFP

Dr. Evans is the Medical Director of the Wound Healing Clinic at Women’s College Hospital, and is involved in research and teaching. She is also a full-time family physician in the community.  Dr. Evans is part of the faculty of the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC) through the University of Toronto. She is senior faculty for Wounds Canada to support the development of interprofessional education programs for clinicians as well as delivery and evaluation of these programs. Dr. Evans is on the board of Wounds Canada and co-chair for the Diabetic Task Force for Wound Canada.

Marlene Varga, RN, BScN, MSc, IIWCC

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Marlene Varga, RN, BScN, MSc, IIWCC

Marlene Varga has been a Registered Nurse for over 30+ years at Covenant Health in Edmonton, Alberta. Marlene developed an interest in skin and wound care early on in her career and was influenced by several wound care leaders. She completed a MSc in Wound Healing and Tissue Repair at Cardiff University and continues to volunteer as an honorary tutor to support students and enhance her knowledge and experiences. Marlene currently works as a Clinical Nurse Specialist leading the development, implementation and evaluation of an organizational pressure injury prevention program. She is an advocate for prevention, wound management and patient education and engagement/inclusion. Marlene has a love of animals (she has a dog named Nova), and enjoys traveling, reading, golf, and yoga in her free time.

Moderator: Andrew Springer, BSc, D.Ch, FRSH

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Moderator: Andrew Springer, BSc, D.Ch, FRSH

Andrew Springer is a chiropodist who has been in practice for 36 years. Over the course of his career, he has worked in clinical practice, hospital management and administration and served his profession as President of the Ontario Society of Chiropodists, and the public interest, by serving as the President of the Ontario Society of Chiropodists for six years. He has a keen interest in diabetes and is currently in private practice in Oshawa and Toronto and is a sitting Board Member of Wounds Canada.

Sherry Campbell, MA, MSW, RP

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Sherry Campbell, MA, MSW, RP

Sherry Campbell, MA, MSW, RP brings passion, warmth and a wealth of understanding to her work. As the creator and presenter of Developing a Resilient Workplace Culture, she combines mental health education, personal development strategies and best business practices to each workshop. Known for her ability to connect with her audience, Sherry is a leader in helping organizations through challenges and transitions.  Sherry’s belief that “even when there seems to be no way out, there is always a way through” drives her commitment to offer practical, inspiring and accessible workshops for businesses of all sizes and at all levels.

Our keynote speaker, Sherry Campbell, will address the importance of patient-centred and emotional intelligence-based approaches to wound care while guiding participants to apply these approaches in their own team-based practice.

October 14, 2022 10:45

Updates in Lower Extremity Lymphedema and Management

Moderator: Robyn Evans, BSc, MD, CCFP, FCFP

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Moderator: Robyn Evans, BSc, MD, CCFP, FCFP

Dr. Evans is the Medical Director of the Wound Healing Clinic at Women’s College Hospital, and is involved in research and teaching. She is also a full-time family physician in the community.  Dr. Evans is part of the faculty of the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC) through the University of Toronto. She is senior faculty for Wounds Canada to support the development of interprofessional education programs for clinicians as well as delivery and evaluation of these programs. Dr. Evans is on the board of Wounds Canada and co-chair for the Diabetic Task Force for Wound Canada.

Siba Haykal, MD, PhD, FRCS(C), FACS

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Siba Haykal, MD, PhD, FRCS(C), FACS

Dr. Haykal graduated from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine in 2007 as class valedictorian and silver medalist, and subsequently completed her residency training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Toronto in 2016. During her residency, she completed a four-year Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine and immunology with a focus on tracheal reconstruction. She obtained numerous grants and awards including a CIHR Vanier Scholarship. Dr. Haykal then pursued fellowship training in microsurgical reconstruction at the Albany Medical Centre in New York. Dr. Haykal joined the University Health Network and the Toronto General Hospital in 2018. Her clinical focus is on complex oncological reconstruction and microsurgical reconstruction of the breast, head and neck and extremity. She started a lymphedema program in 2019 where she offers microsurgical techniques for the treatment of lymphedema. Her research focuses on tissue-engineered techniques for tracheal reconstruction and the immunology of vascularized composite allotransplantation as well as long term outcomes of lymphedema surgery. Dr. Haykal has been the recipient of numerous grants (most recently NFRF and CIHR) and awards for her clinical, academic and research work,, and is the author of several peer-reviewed publications. In 2021, Dr. Haykal was named as an honoree of Canada's Top 40 under 40. She was also recently awarded Top 40 under 40 by the Association of Women Surgeons.

David Keast, BSc(Hon), MSc, DipEd, MD, CCTP, FCFP(LM), CCFP

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David Keast, BSc(Hon), MSc, DipEd, MD, CCTP, FCFP(LM), CCFP

Dr. Keast is the Medical Director of the Chronic Wound Management Clinic at the Parkwood Institute in London, Ontario. He is Clinical Adjunct Professor of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University in London. Dr. Keast is an Associate Scientist at Lawson Health Research Institute, Parkwood Institute Research. He is Co-director of the Canadian Lymphedema Framework and President of the World Alliance for Wound and Lymphedema Care.

Learn about chronic edema/lymphedema, its relationship to chronic wounds and how to evaluate scientific evidence surrounding current practices for prevention, care and management.

October 14, 2022 11:35

Case Studies: Painful Ulcers-Necrotic/Eschar

Moderator: Omar Selim, MD, MSc [Med Ed], FRCSC, RPVI

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Moderator: Omar Selim, MD, MSc [Med Ed], FRCSC, RPVI

Dr Selim is an Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery at Tufts University School of Medicine.  He has a focus on advancing education regarding chronic wound management both locally and globally.

Giuseppe Papia, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FRSCS

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Giuseppe Papia, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FRSCS

Dr. Papia’s academic interest is patient safety and quality improvement in surgical care. He served as the physician lead for the Ontario Hospital Association during the implementation of the Surgical Safety Checklist in the province. He currently serves as the executive faculty lead-checklist implementation for the Canadian Patient Safety Institute’s Safer Healthcare Now! program. One of Dr. Papia’s interests is using minimally invasive techniques to prevent limb amputations in people with poor circulation and leg wounds. He uses minimally invasive endovascular techniques developed in cardiology to help prevent leg amputations in diabetic patients and to greatly improve the quality of life in patients with peripheral vascular disease. Dr. Papia is a vascular surgeon who joined the Division of Cardiac and Vascular Surgery and the Division of Critical Care Medicine at Sunnybrook in 2009. An assistant professor at the University of Toronto, Dr. Papia served as the physician lead for Sunnybrook’s Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit from 2009 to 2013.

Laurie Parsons, MD, FRCP

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Laurie Parsons, MD, FRCP

Dr Parsons is a dermatologist who has been practicing in this field for  22 years and involved in wound care for 20 years. She is currently the medical director of the Sheldon Chumir wound clinic in Calgary, which services all of Calgary  and central Alberta.

Omar Selim, MD, MSc [Med Ed], FRCSC, RPVI

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Omar Selim, MD, MSc [Med Ed], FRCSC, RPVI

Dr Selim is an Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery at Tufts University School of Medicine. He has a focus on advancing education regarding chronic wound management both locally and globally.

Case studies presented by wound care experts will teach participants how to diagnose and manage painful ulcers with necrotic/eschar components using evidence-based strategies. 

 

October 14, 2022 12:20

Poster Viewing - Meet Abstract Authors Virtually

October 14, 2022 14:15

Oral Posters

Laura Teague, NP-Adult, PhD

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Laura Teague, NP-Adult, PhD

Laura is a Nurse Practitioner. Clinical and Academic Lead for the wound care program at the Sinai Health System in Toronto, Ontario. From 1987 to 2016, Laura worked in various clinical and leadership positions as a registered nurse, clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioner - wound care at a teaching hospital in downtown Toronto. She led and grew an interdisciplinary team to address wound prevention and treatment at this hospital. In the role of clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioner, Laura led annual hospital point prevalence studies for pressure injuries for 15 years. Results from these studies leveraged changes in practice, education, products, supply chain and devices to mitigate avoidable and unavoidable injury. Laura's passion for quality improvement and development of standards of practice has been driven through her extensive experience in the wound prevention and treatment field. She has been directly involved with development of best practice guidelines through the RNAO. Laura has provided continuous leadership through development of the Ontario Woundcare Interest Group as the founding president and membership on the executive. Through this interest group, she led 3 health technology assessment applications and one Ontario Drug Benefit review application. Laura also successfully negotiated an educational clinical institute focused on best practices in wound prevention and treatment with the RNAO, which is in its 12th year. Laura completed her PhD program at McMaster University, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing. Her thesis work involved a cohort study of spinal cord injured persons who have undergone surgical closure for pressure ulcers. This  funded study involved cost, case identification, health care utilization and predictors of complications in this population. Most recently, Health Quality Ontario invited Laura to be an expert panel co-chair for the development of quality standards for four types of wounds (surgical, diabetic foot, venous leg ulcers and pressure injuries). Through this work, her commitment to quality improvement has been strengthened. She continues to provide expert opinion with implementation strategies, including development of provincial order sets for the wound quality standards. Finally, Laura provides expert witness consultation to legal firms, in cases of litigation or inquests for cases involving wound management.

Karim Jack

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Karim Jack

Marlene Varga, RN, BScN, MSc, IIWCC

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Marlene Varga, RN, BScN, MSc, IIWCC

Marlene Varga has been a Registered Nurse for over 30+ years at Covenant Health in Edmonton, Alberta. Marlene developed an interest in skin and wound care early on in her career and was influenced by several wound care leaders. She completed a MSc in Wound Healing and Tissue Repair at Cardiff University and continues to volunteer as an honorary tutor to support students and enhance her knowledge and experiences. Marlene currently works as a Clinical Nurse Specialist leading the development, implementation and evaluation of an organizational pressure injury prevention program. She is an advocate for prevention, wound management and patient education and engagement/inclusion. Marlene has a love of animals (she has a dog named Nova), and enjoys traveling, reading, golfing, and yoga in her free time.

Join the discussion on new research relating to skin health and wound care on a local, provincial and national level.

October 14, 2022 16:25

Evidence and Pearls: Case Studies on Emerging Wound Dressings

Moderator: Pat Coutts, RN, IIWCC

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Moderator: Pat Coutts, RN, IIWCC

Patricia Coutts is a registered nurse and a past president of Wounds Canada formally the Canadian Association of Wound Care. A leading wound expert who has lectured across the world, she has published in numerous journals and has been involved in wound research. She has been a preceptor for hundreds of health care professionals. She has experience in many areas of nursing, including medicine, surgery, family practice, psychiatry. Pat is currently employed as a consultant for Wounds Canada and Woundpedia in Ontario. Patricia is a member of the Faculty of the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC) at the University of Toronto and the Wounds Canada SHARP program.

She currently serves on the Board of Directors of DEBRA Canada (Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association Canada) and The Canadian Hidradenitis Suppurative Foundation.

Crystal McCallum MClSc-WH, BScN, RN

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Crystal McCallum MClSc-WH, BScN, RN

Crystal is the Director of Education at Wounds Canada. Her education includes a degree in Nursing from the University of Windsor, in 2004, and a degree in Master of Clinical Science (MClSc) in Wound Healing from Western University in 2009. Crystal has worked in the acute, community and long-term care sectors in both a traditional nursing role and as a wound consultant. In addition to her position as Director of Education at Wounds Canada, Crystal works as a Lecturer for Western's Advanced Health Care Practice (Wound Healing) program.

Robyn Evans

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Robyn Evans

Dr. Evans is the Medical Director of the Wound Healing Clinic at Women’s College Hospital, and is involved in research and teaching. She is also a full-time family physician in the community.  Dr. Evans is part of the faculty of the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC) through the University of Toronto. She is senior faculty for Wounds Canada to support the development of interprofessional education programs for clinicians as well as delivery and evaluation of these programs. Dr. Evans is on the board of Wounds Canada and co-chair for the Diabetic Task Force for Wound Canada.

Douglas Queen, BSc, PhD, MBA

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Douglas Queen, BSc, PhD, MBA

Dr. Douglas Queen, an international wound care consultant and researcher, co-founded the International Wound Journal alongside Dr. Keith Harding in 2004. Dr. Queen brings over 35 years of international expertise in commercial development, market access and med-tech R&D. Dr. Queen is one of the industry’s foremost experts in wound care and brings a unique combination of clinical knowledge and business acumen to the broader healthcare arena.Douglas received his PhD in Biomedical Engineering studying Wound Care Dressings in 1986 from University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK, and also earned his MBA from Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK in 1996. After completing his education, Douglas spent the initial part of his career working for ConvaTec, a medical device company focused on delivering products and services in the areas of skin, wound and ostomy care. His tenure at ConvaTec included roles in Research & Development and Sales and Marketing, spanning European and North American markets.Douglas has also worked as an independent medical device consultant specializing in the wound care field, for the past 22 years. During this time, he has advised key opinion leaders, large, multinational companies, and smaller start-up companies in the areas of education, research, development, commercial development and market access.

These case studies will provide you with all the current evidence on wound dressings and demonstrate how to best incorporate it into a patient-centred wound care practice.

October 14, 2022 17:15

Wound Care and Harm Reduction for People Who Use Drugs

Moderator: Jennifer Dresser, B.A. BScN, MClSc-WH (candidate), RN

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Moderator: Jennifer Dresser, B.A. BScN, MClSc-WH (candidate), RN

Jennifer Dresser has been a nurse for 14 years and has been involved in acute care, community nursing, and nursing education in London, Ontario. During these years, Jennifer has also done volunteer nursing, with Mission Services and Sanctuary London, and has developed therapeutic relationships with people experiencing poverty and homelessness in London. Jennifer became passionate about wound care when working at London InterCommunity Health Centre (LIHC), along with the safe opioid supply program and Health Outreach staff in downtown London. In this role, Jennifer learned to appreciate the unique challenges of wound care and management for people who use drugs and for people who lack many of the social determinants of health.  In July of 2021, Jennifer completed her Master of Clinical Science in Wound Healing (MClSc-WH)  at Western University in 2022. A research interest of Jennifer's is the effect of crystal methamphetamine use on venous insufficiency and venous leg ulcers.  Since completing the MClSc-WH course work, Jennifer has taken a full time nursing position in London with Indwell,  a Christian charity that provides supportive affordable housing to individuals seeking health, wellness, and belonging.  Jennifer is  continuing to work casually for LIHC as an advanced practice wound care nurse. It is Jennifer's dream, to bring advanced wound care to people who experience barriers to care, in traditional hospital or wound clinic settings, and to continue to provide wound care support to people sleeping outside or in shelters in London. In the future, Jennifer hopes to build more London community partnerships and work towards the development of a low barrier wound care clinic. Her goal is to use her new knowledge and skills to provide safe, inclusive and accessible wound care to those who currently experience barriers to the care that they so desperately need and deserve.

Janet Kuhnke, RN, BA, BScN, MS, NSWOC, DrPsychology

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Janet Kuhnke, RN, BA, BScN, MS, NSWOC, DrPsychology

Janet L. Kuhnke is an Assistant Professor of Baccalaureate of Nursing at Cape Breton University and NSWOC with a strong background of community practice. Her recent studies include qualitative studies related to community members living with diabetes mellitus and being at risk for foot ulcerations. She is focusing on barriers and inequities in delivering best practices in skin and wound care in rural and remote communities. She is studying narrative inquiry and reflexive practice.

Erin Telegdi, RN BA BScN

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Erin Telegdi, RN BA BScN

Erin is a Registered Nurse practicing at the Moss Park Consumption and Treatment Service, a satellite service of South Riverdale Community Health Centre, as well as Casey House Hospital for HIV Care, and the Wound Healing Clinic at Women's College Hospital. From 2017-2018, Erin was one of approximately 150 volunteers who supported  the Toronto Harm Reduction Alliance and Toronto Overdose Prevention Society in operating an unsanctioned Overdose Prevention Site in Toronto's Moss Park. This was the first supervised consumption service in Ontario, and its roots in direct action and community self-determination have profoundly shaped Erin's Philosophy of Care in her nursing practice. Erin is the 2021 recipient of the Canadian Association of Nurses in AIDS Care Award for Excellence in Advocacy, and recently completed an RNAO Advanced Practice Fellowship focusing on Leadership in CTS Nursing. Erin is passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of people who use drugs.

 

Our expert panel will guide you in exploring the complexities and current available evidence surrounding wound care practices for people who use drugs.

October 15, 2022 08:00

Indigenous Cultural Safety

Jeremy Caul, R.N. CDE BScN MCISc-WH

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Jeremy Caul, R.N. CDE BScN MCISc-WH

Jeremy is a Registered Nurse from Northwestern Ontario. He has dedicated his career to advocating for Indigenous populations in his region, where Ontario sees its highest rates of diabetes and amputation. Jeremy currently supervises a team of Allied Health Professionals working in a newly developed, mobile Primary Care Team responsible for providing services to the entire Sioux Lookout catchment including 33 remote First Nations communities, most of which are fly-in. Jeremy obtained his education from Lakehead University, Western University and many CMEs from various institutions for wound healing, foot care and diabetes.

Marie Claude Tremblay, MA., PhD

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Marie Claude Tremblay, MA., PhD

Marie-Claude Tremblay is Associate Professor at the Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Université Laval (Québec, Canada). She also works with the Quebec Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research Support Unit in Indigenous health and is an associate editor of the scientific journal Health Promotion International. Tremblay's research expertise includes Indigenous health, cultural safety, patient engagement and participatory research approaches. Her research program includes various projects realized in partnership with patients and communities that address cultural safety of health care, racism issues in the health system, patient participation in research and health education, as well as reflexivity as a mode of transformation of healthcare practices.

Join this session to find out how we incorporate cultural safety and patient-centred approaches into our wound care and facilitate dialogue and collaboration between practitioners, patients and family/caregivers.

October 15, 2022 08:35

Mental Health and Provider Burnout

Moderator: Irmajean Bajnok, RN, BScN, MScN, PhD, FCAN, FAAN

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Moderator: Irmajean Bajnok, RN, BScN, MScN, PhD, FCAN, FAAN

Dr. Irmajean Bajnok, an international health care consultant specializing in change management, leadership and implementation science, is currently working with the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) as a Senior Policy Analyst.

She has held various positions at the RNAO, since 2000, most recently as Director of RNAO's International Affairs and Best Practice Guidelines Centre.  There she led strategic development and enhancement of the program pillars of guideline development, implementation science, and evaluation. She was also successful in securing special project funding, and led and/or oversaw numerous ongoing projects including smoking cessation, mental health, indigenous health, and ehealth. As part of RNAO’s Best Practice Spotlight Organization Designation, and using RNAOs evidence-based approach to implementation science, she introduced and supported implementation of RNAO’s evidence-based practice guidelines internationally in numerous academic and service settings. From 2000-2006, she directed RNAO’s Centre for Professional Nursing Excellence, leading the development and delivery of professional education and health care consultation services.

Irmajean has held executive positions in home care, and acute care and was founding Executive Director of a multi-pronged Canadian government funded women's health program in Pakistan. Her career has also spanned administrative and professorial roles in various academic settings including Ryerson University School of Nursing where, as Director, she led the faculty in the development a basic baccalaureate degree, the first basic degree program at Ryerson. Dr. Bajnok is recognized internationally as a dynamic and engaging speaker in particular in relation to evidence-based practice and education, healthy work environments, leadership and change management.

Giuseppe Papia, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FRSCS

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Giuseppe Papia, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FRSCS

Dr. Papia’s academic interest is patient safety and quality improvement in surgical care. He served as the physician lead for the Ontario Hospital Association during the implementation of the Surgical Safety Checklist in the province. He currently serves as the executive faculty lead-checklist implementation for the Canadian Patient Safety Institute’s Safer Healthcare Now! program. One of Dr. Papia’s interests is using minimally invasive techniques to prevent limb amputations in people with poor circulation and leg wounds. He uses minimally invasive endovascular techniques developed in cardiology to help prevent leg amputations in diabetic patients and to greatly improve the quality of life in patients with peripheral vascular disease. Dr. Papia is a vascular surgeon who joined the Division of Cardiac and Vascular Surgery and the Division of Critical Care Medicine at Sunnybrook in 2009. An assistant professor at the University of Toronto, Dr. Papia served as the physician lead for Sunnybrook’s Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit from 2009 to 2013.

Noha-Christine Guorgui, Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, MEd, BEd, BA, OCT

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Noha-Christine Guorgui, Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, MEd, BEd, BA, OCT

Noha-Christine is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She has a passion for journeying with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, or who have suffered various forms of trauma. She also enjoys helping couples and families to strengthen their relationships by helping them towards more effective communication and conflict resolution.

Noha-Christine Guorgui graduated with a Bachelor of Honours from York University in 2008, and then went on to pursue a Bachelor of Education and Master of Education through the University of Ottawa, which she completed in 2011. Noha-Christine has also completed a Masters degree in Clinical Counselling.

Noha-Christine has received extensive training in both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy.

How can we facilitate communication and collaboration to help minimize health-care provider burnout and support mental health within clinical wound care practices? Join the discussion with our community experts.

October 15, 2022 11:00

Wound Infection in Clinical Practice 2022 Consensus Document

Moderator: John Hwang, MD, FRCSC

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Moderator: John Hwang, MD, FRCSC

John is a general surgeon and physician lead at the Fraser Health Complex Wound Centre in British Columbia. He has specific interests in the optimal delivery of interprofessional wound care as well as physician engagement in quality improvement.

David Keast, BSc(Hon), MSc, DipEd, MD, CCTP, FCFP(LM), CCFP

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David Keast, BSc(Hon), MSc, DipEd, MD, CCTP, FCFP(LM), CCFP

Dr. Keast is the Medical Director of the Chronic Wound Management Clinic at the Parkwood Institute in London, Ontario. He is Clinical Adjunct Professor of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University in London. Dr. Keast is an Associate Scientist at Lawson Health Research Institute, Parkwood Institute Research. He is Co-director of the Canadian Lymphedema Framework and President of the World Alliance for Wound and Lymphedema Care.

Karen Ousey, PhD, MA, PGDE, BA, DPPN, RN

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Karen Ousey, PhD, MA, PGDE, BA, DPPN, RN

Dr. Ousey is Professor and Director for the Institute of Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention, University of Huddersfield, Visiting Professor, Queensland University of Technology and the Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin; previous academic editor for Wounds UK, elected chair of the International Wound Infection Institute and elected vice president of the International Surgical Wounds Complications Advisory Panel. Currently she is working with NHS England on the National Wound Care Strategy. Karen completed her BA (Economics and Social Studies) and MA in Health Service Management at the University of Manchester before completing her PhD at the University of Salford. Her clinical background is in orthopedics and tissue viability. She has over 30 years of experience in both clinical practice and in academia. Her research interests focus on skin integrity, infection prevention and improving access to education for all health care professionals and service users. She is widely published (in excess of 120 papers) and has edited 2 text books.

Join us for an in-depth discussion of the new Wound Infection in Clinical Practice 2022 Consensus Document and how to best align our wound care practices with its recommendations.

October 15, 2022 11:00

Mise à jour express des meilleures pratiques de la gestion de l’infection dans les plaies

Modératrice: Christina Morin, podiatre

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Modératrice: Christina Morin, podiatre

Pratique la podiatrie depuis plus de 20 ans en pratique privé Sa passion pour les soins de plaies l’a mené à participer à l’écriture des pratiques exemplaires canadiennes pour le pied diabétique en 2010 et 2019. Elle est régulièrement invitée à participer à des groupes de leader d’opinion dans le domaine de soins de plaie et participe à des projets de recherche clinique comme investigateur principal. Pendant 7 ans elle a collaboré au programme de médecine podiatrique de l’UQTR en tant que chargée de cours.

Récipiendaire du prix hommage de l’ordre des podiatres du Québec pour le
développement, rayonnement et avancement de la profession.

Agnes Hartemann, MD, PHD

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Agnes Hartemann, MD, PHD

Professor Agnès Hartemann lectures at Sorbonne Université. She is the head of the diabetes department at Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris and an expert in the field of diabetic foot ulcer management and prevention. As a member of the International Working Group on Diabetic Foot, she  participated in the redaction of the Guidelines on the interventions to enhance healing of chronic foot ulcers in diabetes in 2016 and 2019.

Rejoignez-nous pour une discussion approfondie sur le nouveau document de consensus 2022 sur l’infection des plaies dans la pratique clinique et sur la meilleure façon d’aligner nos pratiques des soins des plaies sur ses recommandations.

 

October 15, 2022 12:50

Poster Viewing - Meet Abstract Authors Virtually

October 15, 2022 13:40

Burns: Prevention and Management of Radiodermatitis

Moderator: Alan Rogers, MBChB, MMed, FC Plast Surg, FRCSI, FACS, MSc

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Moderator: Alan Rogers, MBChB, MMed, FC Plast Surg, FRCSI, FACS, MSc

Dr. Rogers completed his medical degree at the University of Cape Town (UCT) in 2002. Following internship and community service, he was a clinical fellow in plastic surgery at the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead in England (2005/2006). He undertook General Surgery (2007 to 2010) and Plastic Surgery (2010 to 2014) specialty training in Cape Town. After a fellowship in Total Burn Care at the Ross Tilley Burn Centre (RTBC) at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, he took up his current position as attending burn surgeon. Dr. Rogers was awarded an FRCSI in 2016 and an MSC in quality improvement from the University of Toronto in 2017. His clinical and research interests include reconstructive surgery for burn injuries, complex wounds, pressure sores and scars.

Tarek Hijal, MD, CM, M.Sc., FRCPC

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Tarek Hijal, MD, CM, M.Sc., FRCPC

Dr. Tarek Hijal is an Associate Professor in the Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology and the Chief of the Division of Radiation Oncology at the McGill University Health Centre. He is currently the President of the Comité National de Radio-Oncologie at the Québec Ministry of Health.Dr. Hijal's clinical work focuses on breast cancer, hematological malignancies and colorectal cancers.In addition to clinical research in breast and rectal cancer, Dr. Hijal has co-founded the Opal-Health Informatics Group (O-HIG) with Prof. John Kildea and Prof. Laurie Hendren. The O-HIG develops and deploys patient and data portals in medicine.

Learn about identifying the different classes of radiodermatitis, along with the most recent scientific evidence, technology and approaches to treating and managing it.

October 15, 2022 13:40

Les habitudes de vie au coeur de la guérison des plaies

Modérateur: Jérôme Patry, DPM, MD, CCMF, MSc

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Modérateur: Jérôme Patry, DPM, MD, CCMF, MSc

Jérôme Patry est un médecin clinicien-chercheur pratiquant à la Clinique des plaies complexes de l’Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis. Il détient un doctorat de premier cycle en médecine podiatrique, un doctorat de premier cycle en médecine, une résidence en médecine familiale et une maîtrise en épidémiologie clinique. Il est professeur de clinique à la Faculté de médecine de l’Université Laval et chargé de cours au programme de médecine podiatrique à l’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. Ses intérêts en recherche portent sur l’ulcère plantaire diabétique, la maladie vasculaire athérosclérotique périphérique, les soins interdisciplinaires et la qualité des soins.

Magali Brousseau-Foley, MD, DPM, MSc, CCMF

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Magali Brousseau-Foley, MD, DPM, MSc, CCMF

Magali Brousseau-Foley est professeure au département des sciences de l'activité physique de l'Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), omnipraticienne au Groupe de Médecine Familiale Universitaire de Trois-Rivières et membre du service d'hospitalisation en médecine familiale au Centre hospitalier affilié universitaire régional du CIUSSS Mauricie Centre-du-Québec. Issue de la première cohorte du programme de doctorat en médecine podiatrique de l'UQTR, elle poursuit par la suite ses études de doctorat en médecine et puis une résidence en médecine familiale à la Faculté de médecine de l'Université de Montréal (UdeM) simultanément à la complétion d'une maitrise en sciences de l'activité physique de l'UQTR. Elle est présentement doctorante en sciences biomédicales à l'UdeM par octroi à l'UQTR sous la direction des professeurs François Trudeau et Julie Houle. Sa thèse s'intéresse à la prise en charge multidisciplinaire des patients diabétiques souffrant d'ulcération plantaire sous un angle novateur. En effet, dans le cadre de son projet doctoral, elle évaluera l'impact d'un programme d'activité physique sans mise en charge sur la capacité cardiorespiratoire et la gestion des comorbidités chez cette population.

Jasmine Lan-Thy Pham, DtP, MSc

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Jasmine Lan-Thy Pham, DtP, MSc

Jasmine Lan-Thy Pham is a nutritionist actively involved in wound management and education. She completed her Masters in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Montreal and is currently working as a clinical nutritionist in a physical rehabilitation institute alongside multidisciplinary teams to help heal and prevent wounds (surgical, pressure, vascular and diabetic). She was a guest lecturer for the advanced principles of nutrition in wound healing for the University of Sherbrooke, and is participating in the development of an interprofessional program for pressure injury prevention, skin care and wound management.

Ne manquez pas l’occasion d’en savoir plus sur les développements actuels dans le domaine de la nutrition et de la cicatrisation, y compris l’utilisation des suppléments et la pré-réhabilitation nutritionnelle pour la chirurgie.

October 15, 2022 15:50

Oral Posters

Laura Teague, NP-Adult, PhD

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Laura Teague, NP-Adult, PhD

Laura is a Nurse Practitioner. Clinical and Academic Lead for the wound care program at the Sinai Health System in Toronto, Ontario. From 1987 to 2016, Laura worked in various clinical and leadership positions as a registered nurse, clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioner - wound care at a teaching hospital in downtown Toronto. She led and grew an interdisciplinary team to address wound prevention and treatment at this hospital. In the role of clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioner, Laura led annual hospital point prevalence studies for pressure injuries for 15 years. Results from these studies leveraged changes in practice, education, products, supply chain and devices to mitigate avoidable and unavoidable injury. Laura's passion for quality improvement and development of standards of practice has been driven through her extensive experience in the wound prevention and treatment field. She has been directly involved with development of best practice guidelines through the RNAO. Laura has provided continuous leadership through development of the Ontario Woundcare Interest Group as the founding president and membership on the executive. Through this interest group, she led 3 health technology assessment applications and one Ontario Drug Benefit review application. Laura also successfully negotiated an educational clinical institute focused on best practices in wound prevention and treatment with the RNAO, which is in its 12th year. Laura completed her PhD program at McMaster University, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing. Her thesis work involved a cohort study of spinal cord injured persons who have undergone surgical closure for pressure ulcers. This  funded study involved cost, case identification, health care utilization and predictors of complications in this population. Most recently, Health Quality Ontario invited Laura to be an expert panel co-chair for the development of quality standards for four types of wounds (surgical, diabetic foot, venous leg ulcers and pressure injuries). Through this work, her commitment to quality improvement has been strengthened. She continues to provide expert opinion with implementation strategies, including development of provincial order sets for the wound quality standards. Finally, Laura provides expert witness consultation to legal firms, in cases of litigation or inquests for cases involving wound management.

Idevania Costa, RN, NSWOC, PhD

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Idevania Costa, RN, NSWOC, PhD

Adrienn Bourkas

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Adrienn Bourkas

Join the discussion on new research relating to skin health and wound care on a local, provincial and national level.

October 15, 2022 16:40

Hot Topics in Nutrition

Moderator: Andrew Springer, BSc, D.Ch, FRSH

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Moderator: Andrew Springer, BSc, D.Ch, FRSH

Andrew Springer is a chiropodist who has been in practice for 36 years. Over the course of his career, he has worked in clinical practice, hospital management and administration and served his profession as President of the Ontario Society of Chiropodists, and the public interest, by serving as the President of the Ontario Society of Chiropodists for six years. He has a keen interest in diabetes and is currently in private practice in Oshawa and Toronto and is a sitting Board Member of Wounds Canada.

Ellen Mackay, RD, MSc, CDE

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Ellen Mackay, RD, MSc, CDE

Ellen is a Clinical Dietitian with over 30 years of experience in a wide range of nutrition specialty areas including diabetes management, wound care, heart disease, weight management, enteral nutrition, pediatric care and eating disorders. She is registered with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia, Dietitians of Canada and is a professional member of the Canadian Diabetes Association and Wounds Canada. She volunteers as a Board of Director for Wounds Canada, representing Registered Dietitians and their role in wound prevention and management. Ellen received her Bachelors of Science in Dietetics and her Masters degree in Human Nutrition from the University of British Columbia. Ellen works in a variety of settings including one-to-one counseling, small group and nutrition education seminars to help clients attain their nutrition and health goals.

Maria Weatherbee, RD

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Maria Weatherbee, RD

Maria Weatherbee is a Registered Dietitian working in Calgary, Alberta. After completing her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at Acadia University in 2014, Maria went on to complete her Dietetic Internship in Halifax, Nova Scotia with the Nova Scotia Health Authority. She has since worked as a Registered Dietitian for 6 years in areas such as acute care, long term care, home care and wound clinics. Maria covers five skin and wound clinics within the city of Calgary and provides education to staff on nutrition and wound healing.

 

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about current developments in the field of nutrition and wound healing, including supplement use and nutrition prehabilitation for surgery.

October 15, 2022 16:40

À brûle-pourpoint: mise à jour pour la prise en charge des radiodermites

Modératrice: Joumana Fawaz, MSc, Inf.

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Modératrice: Joumana Fawaz, MSc, Inf.

Joumana Fawaz has been a nurse for 23 years and actively involved in nursing education for over 15 years. Five years ago, she discovered her passion for wound care and has been actively involved ever since in many initiatives in wound care and its associations. She currently works as a clinical nurse specialist in wound care and is head of the wound, ostomy and continence service at the Montreal University Health Center where she manages several wound care projects. Recently, she has been elected president of the Regroupement Québécois en soins de plaies. 

Tarek Hijal, MD, CM, M.Sc., FRCPC

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Tarek Hijal, MD, CM, M.Sc., FRCPC

Dr. Tarek Hijal is an Associate Professor in the Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology and the Chief of the Division of Radiation Oncology at the McGill University Health Centre. He is currently the President of the Comité National de Radio-Oncologie at the Québec Ministry of Health.

Dr. Hijal's clinical work focuses on breast cancer, hematological malignancies and colorectal cancers.

In addition to clinical research in breast and rectal cancer, Dr. Hijal has co-founded the Opal-Health Informatics Group (O-HIG) with Prof. John Kildea and Prof. Laurie Hendren. The O-HIG develops and deploys patient and data portals in medicine.

Apprenez et identifiez les différentes classes de radiodermite, ainsi que les dernières prévisions scientifiques, technologies et approches pour la traiter et la gérer. 

October 15, 2022 17:30

Test Your Knowledge Game

Robyn Evans, BSc, MD, CCFP, FCFP

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Robyn Evans, BSc, MD, CCFP, FCFP

Dr. Evans is the Medical Director of the Wound Healing Clinic at Women’s College Hospital, and is involved in research and teaching. She is also a full-time family physician in the community.  Dr. Evans is part of the faculty of the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC) through the University of Toronto. She is senior faculty for Wounds Canada to support the development of interprofessional education programs for clinicians as well as delivery and evaluation of these programs. Dr. Evans is on the board of Wounds Canada and co-chair for the Diabetic Task Force for Wound Canada.

Marlene Varga, RN, BScN, MSc, IIWCC

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Marlene Varga, RN, BScN, MSc, IIWCC

Marlene Varga has been a Registered Nurse for over 30+ years at Covenant Health in Edmonton, Alberta. Marlene developed an interest in skin and wound care early on in her career and was influenced by several wound care leaders. She completed a MSc in Wound Healing and Tissue Repair at Cardiff University and continues to volunteer as an honorary tutor to support students and enhance her knowledge and experiences. Marlene currently works as a Clinical Nurse Specialist leading the development, implementation and evaluation of an organizational pressure injury prevention program. She is an advocate for prevention, wound management and patient education and engagement/inclusion. Marlene has a love of animals (she has a dog named Nova), and enjoys traveling, reading, golf, and yoga in her free time.

Don’t miss the chance to collaborate with conference co-chairs and fellow participants to apply the knowledge you’ve learned in all the sessions so far!

October 15, 2022 17:30

Testez vos connaissances

Virginie Blanchette, BSc, MSc, DPM, PhD

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Virginie Blanchette, BSc, MSc, DPM, PhD

Dr. Virginie Blanchette is the first podiatrist PhD in Québec and has been an associate professor in the podiatric medicine program at Université du Québec at Trois-Rivières since 2014. Her research specialty is limb preservation, dedicated to the prevention and management of diabetic foot ulcers and their complications with a team approach in patient-oriented research.  She is a Diabetes Action Canada trainee as well as a research fellow among David G Armstrong's team in Keck School of Medicine the University of Southern California. She is a member of the Board of Directors of Wounds Canada since June 2021. Dr. Blanchette joined the Diabetic Foot Canada Task Force in 2019 to help prevent, manage and address the deficit in awareness, knowledge and funding of diabetes-related foot complications, preventable amputations and loss of life for people living with diabetes in Canada.

Chantal Labrecque, inf., M. Sc.

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Chantal Labrecque, inf., M. Sc.

Chantal has been a registered nurse since 1993, and she is currently a PhD candidate at the Université du Québec en Outaouais.  Her subject of interest is the impact of wounds on body image. She is actively involved in wound care development, research and education in Quebec and is a lecturer for many universities for more than 25 years.  CliniConseil  Inc., is her clinical consultation and project management firm in wound care. She is an author and researcher of many publications, and has participated in many wound care conferences and courses. Chantal is a member of many committees and advisory panels and was the founder of Regroupement Québécois en Soins de plaies (RQSP).

Ne manquez pas l’occasion de collaborer avec les coprésidents de la conférence et les autres participants pour appliquer les connaissances que vous avez apprises dans toutes les sessions jusqu'à présent !

October 16, 2022 08:00

What’s New at Wounds Canada: The Diabetic Pathway

Robyn Evans, BSc, MD, CCFP, FCFP

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Robyn Evans, BSc, MD, CCFP, FCFP

Dr. Evans is the Medical Director of the Wound Healing Clinic at Women’s College Hospital, and is involved in research and teaching. She is also a full-time family physician in the community.  Dr. Evans is part of the faculty of the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC) through the University of Toronto. She is senior faculty for Wounds Canada to support the development of interprofessional education programs for clinicians as well as delivery and evaluation of these programs. Dr. Evans is on the board of Wounds Canada and co-chair for the Diabetic Task Force for Wound Canada.

Crystal McCallum MClSc-WH, BScN, RN

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Crystal McCallum MClSc-WH, BScN, RN

Crystal is the Director of Education at Wounds Canada. Her education includes a degree in Nursing from the University of Windsor, in 2004, and a degree in Master of Clinical Science (MClSc) in Wound Healing from Western University in 2009. Crystal has worked in the acute, community and long-term care sectors in both a traditional nursing role and as a wound consultant. In addition to her position as Director of Education at Wounds Canada, Crystal works as a Lecturer for Western's Advanced Health Care Practice (Wound Healing) program.

Find out what new and exciting initiatives and activities related to education, research and advocacy are taking place at Wounds Canada⁠—and how to get involved. 

October 16, 2022 08:25

Dermatology (PG and EB)

Moderator: Laurie Parsons, MD, FRCP

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Moderator: Laurie Parsons, MD, FRCP

Dr Parsons is a dermatologist who has been practicing in this field for  22 years and involved in wound care for 20 years. She is currently the medical director of the Sheldon Chumir wound clinic in Calgary, which services all of Calgary  and central Alberta.

Cathryn Sibbald, B.Sc.Phm., MD, M.Sc.

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Cathryn Sibbald, B.Sc.Phm., MD, M.Sc.

Dr. Sibbald completed her dermatology residency training at the University of Toronto and is board certified in Canada and the US. She then completed fellowship training in Pediatric Dermatology at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

She has an MSc in Epidemiology from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and a BScPhm from the University of Toronto. She is a staff physician with research and clinical activities at the Hospital for Sick Children including participating in morphea and alopecia specialty clinics. She also helps run the pyoderma gangrenosum clinic at Women's College Hospital. She is an assistant professor at the University of Toronto in the Department of Pediatrics with a cross appointment to the Department of Medicine. 

Gary Sibbald, BSc, MD FRCPC (Med, Derm), MACP, FAAD, MEd, FAPWCA, D.Sc. (Hons)

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Gary Sibbald, BSc, MD FRCPC (Med, Derm), MACP, FAAD, MEd, FAPWCA, D.Sc. (Hons)

Dr Sibbald is a dermatologist and internist with a special interest in wound care and education. He is a professor of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Toronto and an international wound care key opinion leader (educator, clinician and clinical researcher). Dr Sibbald is co-founder of the Canadian Association of Wound Care and was the former Director of the Wound Healing Clinic, Women’s College Hospital (1994-2009). He is also a previous president of the World Union of Wound Healing Societies (2012 – 2016). In 1999, he co-developed the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course and has been the director for 33 courses worldwide. He has over 200 publications and is co-editor and chapter author of the Chronic Wound Care 5 textbook. Currently he is the Co-editor in chief of Advances in Skin & Wound Care. Professor Sibbald received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal in 2013 and Honorary Doctor of Science from Excelsior College in 2014. He is the project ECHO lead for Ontario Skin and Wound to develop interprofessional teams for all 14 Ontario Local Integrated Health Networks.

 

Learn to identify dermatological-based factors in wound care and to evaluate and incorporate scientific evidence surrounding PG and EB into your current practice.

October 16, 2022 09:15

Management of Malignant Wounds

Laurie Parsons, MD. FRCPC. IMWCC

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Laurie Parsons, MD. FRCPC. IMWCC

Dr Parsons is a dermatologist who has been practicing in this field for  22 years and involved in wound care for 20 years. She is currently the medical director of the Sheldon Chumir wound clinic in Calgary, which services all of Calgary  and central Alberta.

Sheena Fortuna, RN

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Sheena Fortuna, RN

Sheena Fortuna is the lead registered nurse at Women’s College Wound Care Centre. She is an executive member of the Canadian Dermatology Nurses’ Association (CDNA). Her clinical experience focuses on dermatology, wound care and community nursing. Her professional contributions include creating a recovery proposal plan for the Wound Care Centre during the first COVID-19 lockdown. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing at Ryerson University with a focus on health and illness of individuals and communities.  

Marlene Varga, RN, BScN, MSc, IIWCC

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Marlene Varga, RN, BScN, MSc, IIWCC

Marlene Varga has been a Registered Nurse for over 30+ years at Covenant Health in Edmonton, Alberta. Marlene developed an interest in skin and wound care early on in her career and was influenced by several wound care leaders. She completed a MSc in Wound Healing and Tissue Repair at Cardiff University and continues to volunteer as an honorary tutor to support students and enhance her knowledge and experiences. Marlene currently works as a Clinical Nurse Specialist leading the development, implementation and evaluation of an organizational pressure injury prevention program. She is an advocate for prevention, wound management and patient education and engagement/inclusion. Marlene has a love of animals (she has a dog named Nova), and enjoys traveling, reading, golfing, and yoga in her free time.

The management of malignant wounds as a component of palliative care is discussed in this session, with an emphasis on facilitating interprofessional communication and collaboration.

October 16, 2022 10:50

Virtual Care and E-health in Wound Care

Moderator: Virginie Blanchette, BSc, MSc, DPM, PhD

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Moderator: Virginie Blanchette, BSc, MSc, DPM, PhD

Dr. Virginie Blanchette is the first podiatrist PhD in Québec and has been an associate professor in the podiatric medicine program at Université du Québec at Trois-Rivières since 2014. Her research specialty is limb preservation, dedicated to the prevention and management of diabetic foot ulcers and their complications with a team approach in patient-oriented research.  She is a Diabetes Action Canada trainee as well as a research fellow among David G Armstrong's team in Keck School of Medicine the University of Southern California. She is a member of the Board of Directors of Wounds Canada since June 2021. Dr. Blanchette joined the Diabetic Foot Canada Task Force in 2019 to help prevent, manage and address the deficit in awareness, knowledge and funding of diabetes-related foot complications, preventable amputations and loss of life for people living with diabetes in Canada.

Douglas Queen, BSc, PhD, MBA

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Douglas Queen, BSc, PhD, MBA

Dr. Douglas Queen, an international wound care consultant and researcher, co-founded the International Wound Journal alongside Dr. Keith Harding in 2004. Dr. Queen brings over 35 years of international expertise in commercial development, market access and med-tech R&D. Dr. Queen is one of the industry’s foremost experts in wound care and brings a unique combination of clinical knowledge and business acumen to the broader healthcare arena.Douglas received his PhD in Biomedical Engineering studying Wound Care Dressings in 1986 from University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK, and also earned his MBA from Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK in 1996. After completing his education, Douglas spent the initial part of his career working for ConvaTec, a medical device company focused on delivering products and services in the areas of skin, wound and ostomy care. His tenure at ConvaTec included roles in Research & Development and Sales and Marketing, spanning European and North American markets.Douglas has also worked as an independent medical device consultant specializing in the wound care field, for the past 22 years. During this time, he has advised key opinion leaders, large, multinational companies, and smaller start-up companies in the areas of education, research, development, commercial development and market access.

Malindu (Mal) Fernando Fernando, PhD MBBS BHSc (Pod) Hons

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Malindu (Mal) Fernando Fernando, PhD MBBS BHSc (Pod) Hons

Dr Malindu (Mal) Fernando is dual qualified as a doctor and podiatrist and is pursuing training as a vascular surgeon. He was awarded a prestigious Fulbright scholarship and was a visiting research fellow at SALSA, Keck school of Medicine of USC and iCAMP at Baylor College of Medicine in 2022. Mal is a postdoctoral research fellow and holds academic appointments with James Cook University and the University of Newcastle, Australia. Mal obtained his PhD on the diabetic foot in 2017 and lea

How can we best facilitate interprofessional communication and collaboration as we incorporate virtual care and e-health within our current practices? Find out all about the role and impact of virtual health in wound care at this session.

October 16, 2022 11:40

Impact of COVID-19 on Patients, Providers and Healthcare Systems in Canada

Janet Kuhnke, RN, BA, BScN, MS, NSWOC, DrPsychology

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Janet Kuhnke, RN, BA, BScN, MS, NSWOC, DrPsychology

Janet L. Kuhnke is an Associate Professor School of Nursing at Cape Breton University and NSWOC with a strong background of community practice. Her recent studies include qualitative studies related to community members and IV abscess prevention, living with diabetes mellitus and being at risk for foot ulcerations. She is focusing on barriers and inequities in delivering best practices in skin and wound care in rural and remote communities. She is studying narrative inquiry and reflexive practice.  

Idevania Costa, RN, NSWOC, PhD

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Idevania Costa, RN, NSWOC, PhD

Dr. Costa is an advanced clinical nurse with expertise in the management of complex wounds. She was educated in Brazil and Canada as a registered nurse and researcher and has over 24 years’ combination of clinical, teaching and research experience. Currently, Dr. Costa is an assistant professor (tenure track position) in the School of Nursing at Lakehead University and a member of national and international wound care societies. She has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals and lectured nationally and internationally. Dr. Costa has also been the recipient of multiple national and international awards in recognition of her outstanding work as a wound care nurse and researcher. She has worked with vulnerable populations living with complex wounds and struggling to access specialized services and resources in both Brazil and Canada.  This has led her to establish wound care clinics throughout Brazil to which she still contributes her unique clinical expertise. Dr. Costa’s desire to bridge the gap between clinical evidence and practice and improve timely access to certified wound care experts drove her to launch ADVANCED - Wound Care Consultancy & Education, Inc. in 2019.

Suzanne Lu, BA, BSc, DCh, MScCH

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Suzanne Lu, BA, BSc, DCh, MScCH

Suzanne Lu is a Foot and Ankle Wound Chiropodist and Clinical Coordinator within the Surgery, Critical Care, and Trauma program at Unity Health Toronto - St. Michael's Hospital. Her clinical practice over the last 20 years has been focused on the management of complex foot wounds and wound healing.  She obtained her Master of Science in Community Health (Wound Prevention & Care) degree from the University of Toronto.  She completed a preceptorship in diabetic limb salvage at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C.  Suzanne is a Clinical Adjunct Professor at The Michener Institute of Education at UHN.  She is a Practice-Based Researcher within the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, Canada.  Her main research interests include the high-risk foot, evidence-based practice in diabetic foot wounds and limb salvage.

October 16, 2022 12:30

Leadership Opportunities in Wound Care

Moderator: Darren Levine, EdD

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Moderator: Darren Levine, EdD

Darren Levine is an independent consultant supporting organizations to reimagine possibilities in today’s changing landscape. As a grant writer, social innovator and leadership educator and coach, Dr. Levine’s work focuses on cultivating workplaces that inspire and engage, where all members can discover their creative potential and exercise leadership for innovative change. Over the past twenty-five years, Darren has held a variety of management roles and has exercised leadership in several contexts including the not-for-profit and public sectors. Darren is Associate Faculty in the School of Leadership at Royal Roads University, where he teaches graduate courses in organizational leadership and supervises student research, and is a leadership in health care course instructor at the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. Darren holds a Doctor of Education (2010) and a Master of Education (2002) from the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (2010) along with a Bachelor of Arts from York University (1999). He also holds a Graduate Certificate in Values-Based Leadership from Royal Roads University (2018) and Leadership for the 21st Century Executive Education Certificate from Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University (2015).

Cathy Burrows, RN, BScN

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Cathy Burrows, RN, BScN

Cathy developed and coordinated the Leg Ulcer Clinic at the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, from 1999-2012. She is a Past President of Wounds Canada from 2007-2009. In 2007, she was the recipient of Excellence in Nursing award- College of Registered Nurses of NS. Cathy graduated from the MScCH (Wound Prevention & Care), University of Toronto in 2008. She is a Clinical Advisor to Wound Care Canada since 2011.  Currently a clinical/educational consultant with Perfuse Medtec Inc.

Linda Moss, Patient and Care Giver Advocate

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Linda Moss, Patient and Care Giver Advocate

Linda Moss, Sharon Wilson and Patty Roperti are the daughters of Robert “Bob” Wilson, who passed away June 8th, 2019 after complications resulting from a severe pressure wound. Their father Bob gained national attention when he was hospitalized for a completely unrelated injury and was progressing well until he developed a pressure injury.

The daughters have been continually active in drawing attention to the issue of pressure injury wounds in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Their focus has been on learning how we all can improve in proper management of care and increasing the role of family/caregivers in supporting loved ones and medical staff in a proactive way. Starting with communication amongst medical staff, families and patients, the goal is to ensure a clear preventative plan is in place on how families can help in the care of their loved ones. They notified the media about their personal tragedy because they did not want any other families to go through what they did. After seeing an image of their dad’s horrific pressure injury, which went viral, they knew they had to act. The sisters show this graphic picture of their father’s pressure injury because it's IMPACTFUL and it's REALITY. Given the tremendous support and views on social media, pressure injuries are a serious issue that needs attention now!

 

Join our panel of community leaders for a lively discussion on management, leadership and acting as agents of change in Canada’s wound care system.