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Evidence-Based Skin Care - Theory to Practice in Patient Care
CPD
Hours
RCNA
Points
| Listening Time: | 14 Mins |
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| Conference: | Modern Medical & Surgical Nursing |
| Recorded Date: | 12/04/2010 |
| Location: | Melbourne, VIC, Australia |
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Description
This lecture states the importance of applying theory to practice. The need for nurses to be aware and to apply contemporary research findings to patient care and enhance skin care is emphasised. Practical and realistic strategies to prevent the development of pressure ulcers are provided. Maintenance of healthy skin integrity is discussed in detail. Preventative measures to manage continence are provided to prevent dermatitis associated with incontinence. This is a highly interactive session.
Speaker
Tracy Nowicki is employed as a Clinical Nurse Consultant in the Principle Items Equipment Service at a Major Public Hospital in Queensland. Tracy has acquired extensive clinical expertise and management knowledge whilst working across a number of clinical specialties. A significant focus of her current role is to bring innovation to the development of a central equipment service so as to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Tracy is a highly evaluated speaker.


