Decoding Wounds with Joyce Gerodias & Nancy Morgan
Detective's Guide to
Wound Care:
solving the Healing Puzzle
August 29, 2024
Strategies to Enhance Patient Outcomes
Join us for an immersive ONE-DAY seminar where we delve into the secrets of wound care. Our detective-themed event will equip you with the latest knowledge, tools and strategies to enhance patient outcomes.
August 29: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Copper Springs Retirement Community
3303 East Gary Way, Gilbert AZ
We’ll put on our detective hats and “decode” wounds together, starting with Wound Assessment. This captivating detective work reveals secrets hidden beneath the surface:
Location
We pinpoint the wound’s location like a treasure map
Type
Is it a dashing incision, a rugged laceration or a battle-worn abrasion?
Tissue Drama
- Granulation Tissue: The HERO, healing with grace.
- Slough: The VILLAIN, causing trouble.
- Necrotic Tissue: The ENIGMA, shrouded in mystery.
AUGUST 29, 2024
Grow your knowledge and
Crack the code to
wound healing
Evidence Collection
Precision measurement of:
- Length
- Width
- Depth
Our compass to navigate the wound’s depths.
Exudate
The wound’s emotional state:
- Amount
- Color
- Consistency
- Scent
The Enigmatic Wound Edge
Macabre Mysteries, Beware of:
- Maceration (Softening)
- Tunneling (Hidden Passages)
- Rolled Edges (Wounds playing-hide-and-seek)
- Redness
- Warmth
- Edema
- Any skin theatrics- eczema, callous, hyperkeratosis
Types of Wounds
Each has a captivating saga, from incisions to pressure injuries
Interrogation
Policies and Procedures Interrogation- Follow the Rules!
Skin Surveillance
Peri-wound Skin Surveillance:
- Detect signs of maceration, excoriation and infection.
Click on each file below for details on this Top Secret Case:
- Copper Springs Retirement Community
- 3303 East Gary Way, Gilbert AZ
- August 29
- 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Lunch Provided
Your Objectives:
- Identify the differences between Pressure Injury and MASD
- Identify two assessment findings that suggest wound healing
- Name 3 product categories that keep a moist wound environment
Anyone interested in Skin & Wound Care who want to enhance their skills with new techniques and knowledge.
Cost to attend: FREE
6 CEU Credits to Licensed Nurses
Certification of Completion to other attendees
Detective Chic! Feel free to don your best detective attire:
- Trench Coats
- Fedoras
- Magnifying Glasses and your smile!
August 29, 2024
Copper Springs Retirement Community- 3303 East Gary Way, Gilbert AZ
8:30 – 10:00 am: “Unmasking Clues: Wound Assessment”
- Dive into the art of wound investigation.
- Analyze wounds like seasoned detectives.
10:00 -10:30 am: BREAK
10:30 -12:30 pm: “Cracking the Code: Advanced Wound Assessment”
- Explore hidden signs of healing
- Decode wound mysteries
12:00 – 1:00 pm: LUNCH (Included in your attendance)
1:00 – 1:45 pm: “Undercover Healthcare Deficiencies in AZ”
- Special Agent Kay Huff reveals top findings
- Investigate gaps in quality and regulations
1:45 – 2:15 pm: “Hands-On-Workshop”
- Gather cues (30mins)
- Practice wound assessment techniques
2:15 – 2:30 pm: Brief Interrogation BREAK
2:30 – 4:15 pm: “Field Training: Hands-On-Workshop”
- Apply your newfound skills
- Solve real-world wound cases
4:15 – 4:30 pm: “Case Closed: Wrap Up”
- Recap findings
- Award the best detectives
4:30pm: Adjourn
- Until our next investigation!
Nancy Morgan BSN, RN, WOC, CWHS Wound Coach
Bianca Shogren MHA, BA, LVN Director of Strategic Initiatives BSS
Kay Huff BSN, RN Director of Quality & Regulatory Services, AZ
Nancy Morgan Wound Care, Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing Continuing Education Provider #17756 for 6.0 Contact Hours. Certificate must be retained by the licensee for a period of 4 years after course completion.
Nancy Morgan Wound Care, Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing Continuing Education Provider # 17756 for 6.0 Contact Hour. Certificate must be retained by the licensee for a period of 4 years after course completion
