ON-DEMAND: Using Surface Testing Standards to Achieve your Clinical Objectives

May 18, 2022 7:00am ‐ May 18, 2022 8:15pm

Identification: D01

On-Demand Innovation Hub, Presented by Hillrom

The right surface can make a big difference in keeping your patients’ skin healthy, but how do you know which surface is right for you? Understanding surface testing standards can help you select the right surface for your patient’s condition and achieve your clinical objectives. Learn more with Hillrom who offers a number of specialty surfaces for optimized patient care.

Attendees can hope to learn:
1. An overview of the S3I testing standards
2.An explanation about how these standards are important to your surface selection process & how to easily incorporate them
3. A review of a consensus based algorithm for support surface selection providing guidance to clinicians in selecting support surfaces designed to match individual patient needs


ON-DEMAND: Has the Introduction of Breathable Silicone Rewritten the Future of Ostomy Care?

May 18, 2022 7:00am ‐ May 18, 2022 8:18pm

Identification: D02

On-Demand Innovation Hub, Presented by Trio Healthcare

Peri-stomal skin complication are far too prevalent and have serious quality-of-life consequences for ostomates. In this educational session, Prof. Karen Ousey will discuss the causes of peri-stomal skin damage, and the key role silicone can play to maintain and improve peri-stomal skin. The benefits of silicone in medical devices are well documented in many different product categories. However, silicone has had a minor role in ostomy management, yet may offer significant benefit for ostomates. Dr. Tom Swift a researcher who introduced Sil2, a unique, patented, silicone-based adhesive with Trans-Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) similar to normal skin, will discuss his scientific findings when comparing the new silicone adhesive to traditional hydrocolloids. These findings include on the effects of skin stripping, breathability, pressures at the skin interface, durability, and absorbency. These scientific findings may be the answer in reducing peri-stomal skin complications impacting ostomate’s quality of life. Finally, you will hear from ostomates themselves on how the science is translating to actual ostomates improving their quality of life. From the lab to the clinician to the ostomate, you will gain understanding of the importance of this new silicone ostomy adhesive in Trio Ostomy Care’s new Genii one-piece silicone ostomy appliances with Sil2 Breathable silicone technology.



S01: Solutions to Address the Management of Chronic Wounds in the Post-Acute Setting: A Panel Discussion on Strategies and Best Practices

Jun 4, 2022 5:30pm ‐ Jun 4, 2022 7:00pm

Identification: S01

Supported by 3M Health Care

• Explain the mechanisms of action and design of Silicone Acrylic Hybrid Drape
• Share best practices and example applications of the Silicone Acrylic Hybrid Drape
• Consider various modalities to manage different chronic wounds, including disposable negative pressure and advanced wound dressings
• View the study results of a cost comparison for traditional negative pressure wound therapy in the post-acute setting
• Identify barriers to wound healing and provide potential solutions to overcome those barriers
• Learn tips and best practices through case-based experiences
• Participate in a question-and-answer session


S02: Sexual wellbeing, stoma and ‘silence’ – understanding why the ‘silence’ exists and exploring how we change practice to improve the quality of life of those living with a stoma

Jun 4, 2022 5:30pm ‐ Jun 4, 2022 7:00pm

Identification: S02

Supported by ConvaTec Inc.

During this interactive session we will share the evidence supporting the case for ‘breaking the silence’ and build confidence and skills to make sexual well-being an everyday part of the holistic person-centred care you provide. We will discuss how to plan, initiate and hold the conversation at different stages across the patient pathway and signpost resources to empower sexual well-being independence for those you provide specialist stoma care for.

Learning Objectives:
  • To review the evidence that supports the case for ‘breaking the silence’ associated with sexual wellbeing for those living with a stoma.
  • To build health care professional confidence and skills to engage in a sexual well-being conversation supporting holistic person-centred care

GO: Grand Opening

Jun 5, 2022 8:00am ‐ Jun 5, 2022 9:00am

Identification: GO


GS1: Opening Keynote: 5 Components of Extraordinary Teams

Jun 5, 2022 10:00am ‐ Jun 5, 2022 11:00am

Identification: GS1

Machines are evaluated based on the output of the entire unit, not the impressiveness of their individual parts. Extraordinary teams, like great machines, require certain components that hold their pieces together. While most organizations focus exclusively on building the skills of their individual members, elite organizations invest in the “stuff” that transforms a collection of talented individuals into extraordinary, machine-like teams.

Learning Objective:
  • Learners will build high performing teams by evaluating team members by their interpersonal skills, in addition to their technical skills.

GS2: Social Determinants of Health on the Frontline

Jun 5, 2022 11:10am ‐ Jun 5, 2022 12:10pm

Identification: GS2

Join us to discuss the current landscape of social determinants of health, how escalations in health care disparities have changed the way we deliver healthcare, review novel interventions to assist clinicians in providing care, and explore how to best care for the caregiver in this dynamic environment.

Learning Objective:
  • The learner will gain insight into current trends in social determinants of health and increase understanding on how to best meet the needs of our patients.

S03: If You Can't Stand Curves, Get Off the Highway: Driving New Nomenclature for the Characteristics of Convexity

Jun 5, 2022 12:25pm ‐ Jun 5, 2022 1:55pm

Identification: S03

Supported by Hollister Incorporated

Regulatory bodies have not yet set parameters for measuring convex ostomy product characteristics and as a result, manufacturers have developed different means for measuring and describing them. Clinicians consequently select convex skin barriers based on subjective assessments rather than objective criteria. An international group of ostomy care nurses met to discuss and put forward five objective and easily identifiable characteristics that can be used when considering a convex skin barrier for a person with an ostomy’s individual need. Attend this session to learn more about the proposed standardized nomenclature and enhance your selection criteria of convex ostomy skin barrier products.

Learning Objective:
  • At the end of this session the learner will identify objective characteristics of standardized convex ostomy faceplates and describe how these characteristics influence clinical decision making when selecting an ostomy appliance for patients with an ostomy.

S04: What’s in a Name? Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD) also known as Irritant Contact Dermatitis due to Urinary or Fecal Incontinence

Jun 5, 2022 12:25pm ‐ Jun 5, 2022 1:55pm

Identification: S04

Supported by 3M Health Care

This session will review the current evidence and updates for risk and associated factors of IAD/ICD due to FI and UI and new ICD-10-CM codes. It will include assessment and classification of IAD/ICD. prevention and management strategies for WOC nurses, non-WOC nursing staff and informal caregivers in a variety of care settings.

Learning Objective:
  • Assess persons for signs and symptoms of IAD/ICD due to FI and UI.

S05: Don’t Run With Scissors: Scissorless Ostomy Skin Barriers Improve Patient and Ostomy Program Outcomes

Jun 5, 2022 12:25pm ‐ Jun 5, 2022 1:55pm

Identification: S05

Supported by ConvaTec Inc.

Peristomal skin health is a priority for promoting quality of life in persons with an ostomy. However, patients, caregivers, and staff can have challenges in sizing stoma apertures to fit oval, oblique, and irregularly shaped stomas with the risk of peristomal skin breakdown. This session will address how scissorless (shapeable) ostomy barrier can expedite care in selected settings (e.g., operating room, long-term care) while also discussing cost savings and improved patient outcomes in real-world utilization.

Learning Objective:
  • Learners will explore science of preventing peristomal skin breakdown and the benefits of scissorless skin barrier technology for promoting peristomal skin health and cost savings.