Join us on Thursday 19 November, 6:00–9:00pm, for a special World Stop Pressure Injury Day event exploring the complexities of pressure injury prevention and management in people with spinal cord injury and rehabilitation needs. Hear from experienced clinicians across disciplines as they share practical insights, perspectives and approaches to coordinating care for patients with complex needs.

This special event brings together an expert panel from occupational therapy, nursing, rehabilitation engineering and clinical research to explore how different perspectives can come together to support comprehensive pressure injury prevention and management.

Hear from clinicians and specialists working across spinal rehabilitation and pressure injury care as they share practical insights, real-world experiences and approaches to supporting patients with complex needs.

Hear from expert speakers:

• Lisa Benad – Senior Occupational Therapist, Spinal Unit, RNSH (Read Lisa's bio)
• Iain Brown, PhD FIEAust CPEng NER – Senior Rehabilitation Engineer (Read Iain's bio)
• Lucija Lavrencic – Clinical Nurse Specialist specialising in spinal cord injury care (Read Lucija's bio)
• Nicole Flannery- Nurse Practitioner Wound Management

What You'll Take Away: 

• Understand how different professional perspectives can inform holistic pressure injury care 
• Explore key considerations when supporting people with spinal cord injury and complex rehabilitation needs 
• Learn about the role of equipment, positioning and rehabilitation strategies in pressure injury prevention
• Hear practical insights from professionals working across spinal rehabilitation and clinical care
• Gain ideas for strengthening communication and collaboration within your multidisciplinary team
• Capturing the client and carer story

Whether you work in acute care, rehabilitation, community, residential aged care or another healthcare setting, this event is an opportunity to broaden your understanding of complex pressure injury prevention, hear from experienced professionals and connect with colleagues across disciplines.

Details:

• Certificates of attendance will be issued for those who attend, equivalent to 3 hours of CPD
• Light supper (finger foods) and refreshments provided
• Registrations for this event will close on Wednesday 11 November at 5pm, unless sold out prior