Kathryn McGhie RN, BScN, CIC and Kathleen McMullen, MPH, CIC, FAPIC explain past and present HAI trends and challenges due to shifts in infection prevention priorities, examine tips and strategies to rebuild and re-implement infection prevention practices related to BSIs, and recognize how an IP vascular access protocol may impact BSI risk reduction ..read more

Cathleen Ferguson RN, BScN, RNFA, CPN(C), Duncan Rozario, MD, FRCSC, FACS, and Andrew M. Suess, MD, FRCPC review enhanced recovery after surgery and/or NSQIP preoperative components, review and identify components of a surgical site infection bundle, review how to implement an SSI reduction program and selecting your team, explore the importance for maintaining normothermia perioperatively to optimize patient outcomes, and differentiate formulations of skin antiseptics & application methods for successful decolonization ..read more

Robert Klein, DPM and Cathy Milne, MSN, APRN, CWOCN-AP evaluate the science, evidence and wound healing efficacy of oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC)/collagen, negative pressure wound therapy and hybrid drapes, review wound types that would benefit from the use of a new indication utilizing a collagen matrix with oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC) and Silver under Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) paired with a silicone drape and explore, via illustrative case studies, clinical outcomes from the combines use of NPWT, ORC Collagen, hybrid drapes and advanced wound care technologi ..read more

Dot Weir, RN, CWON, CWS and Catherine Milne, APRN, MSN, ANP/ACNS-BC, CWOCN-AP review the normal healing process and pathophysiology of non‐healing wounds, apply evidence‐based methods of wound bed preparation and dressing based on clinical assessment, examine current treatment modalities for wound care highlighting compression therapy, negative pressure wound therapy, advanced wound care dressings, and skin protectants, and determine when and on which types of wounds to use various advanced wound care modalities ..read more

Jacqueline Daley HBSc, MLT, CIC, CSPDS, FAPIC and Franklin Dexter, MD, PhD, FASA explain the importance of the triad of patient preparation in reducing surgical site infections (SSIs) and complications, explore the clinical evidence supporting the use of nasal decolonization, skin preparation, and incisional drapes in SSI prevention, explain the economic impact of SSIs and the cost effectiveness of implementing a bundled approach to patient preparation, and develop an action plan for implementing a comprehensive patient preparation bundle in your healthcare facility.  ..read more

Emily Greenstein, APRN, CNP, CWON-AP, FACCWS and Terry Treadwell, MD, FACS, FAAWC explain the critical importance of compression therapy as the cornerstone of VLU management, review best practices in compression therapy and skin and wound care to optimize VLU management, explore clinical decision-making prior to implementing compression to manage edema across the spectrum, evaluate the science and clinical application of 2-layer compression therapy, and investigate the use of compression wraps to manage edema associated with diabetic ulcers ..read more

Kathryn McGhie RN, BScN, CIC and Tara Willemsen, RN, BSCN, MED, CNOR describe how skin antiseptics are used to reduce the risk of infection, compare and contrast features of commonly used antiseptics, identify peri-operative factors that influence selection, and list the recommended steps for selecting antiseptics.  ..read more

Michael N. Desvigne, MD, FACS, CWS, FACCWS and Dot Weir, RN, CWON, CWS discuss how to examine the clinical impact of Collagen with Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose (ORC) and Silver in the wound environment. They will explain the clinical significance of negative pressure wound therapy and determine when to use Collagen with Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose (ORC) and Silver Dressings and NPWT and who to use it on. They will also examine, via cases, the clinical outcomes from combining Collagen with Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose (ORC) and Silver with NPWT ..read more

Max Holder, MSN, RN, CRNI, NE-BC, VA, BC and Karen Laforet, RN, MCISc, CCHN(C), VA-BC, CVAA(c) discuss how to identify sources of contamination which increase the risks of catheter bloodstream infection. They will address the clinical challenges associated with VAD maintenance that can impact outcomes and review the recommended guidelines, practices and evidence-based interventions for-MH VAD maintenance to aid with the reduction of BSI risk. They will also identify strategies for prevention of VA related bloodstream infection in patients ..read more

Emily Greenstein, APRN, CNP, CWON-AP, FACCSW and Ralph J. Napolitano, Jr. DPM, CWSP, FACFAS discuss the importance of recognizing the economic and patient quality of life impact of periwound skin damage, and explore some of the main factors that affect periwound integrity. Then they'll examine the role of novel silicone-acrylic drape with negative pressure wound therapy in patients with periwound skin breakdown ..read more