High Risk Foot Workshop
Introduction to community High-Risk Foot
PodiatryNZ aims to advance the quality of and the access to podiatry within New Zealand. This workshop is introduction to community High-Risk Foot. It is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance and develop skills and knowledge essential to improving health outcomes of people living with At Risk and High-Risk foot. This course forms the basis of the entry level diabetes knowledge and skills necessary to provide community based At Risk and High-Risk foot services.
Introduction to Community High Risk Foot workshop, ensure a basic understanding of:
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Clinical pathways - How patients At Risk, High Risk and Active foot complications can access appropriate services in their area
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Assessment for eligibility to service - How to conduct an appropriate assessment of foot risks
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Foot assessment for risk categorisation and management - How to use the information gained in foot assessment and make appropriate clinical decisions based on risk category
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How to develop a collaborative care plan with patients and their whānau and communicate the care plan with the rest of the care team
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Patient education and information – How to support patients informed choice to engage with services available to them and to provide appropriate foot health education
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Safety with practice:
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When and how to refer patients to secondary level services
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Managing clinical risks- e.g hypo management
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• Basic wound care - How to provide basic, safe wound care, to any wound that presents
These are broken into eight topics to be covered at the workshop:
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Screening and Assessment by Rebecca Finchett
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Examination Techniques by Rebecca Finchett
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Risk Management by Jo Naylor (Diabetic Nurse Specialist)
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Patient Communication by Caron Orelowtiz
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Care Plan by Michele Garrett
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Patient Care by Michele Garrett
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Referral Pathways by Michele Garrett
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Ongoing Care and responsibilities by Michele Garrett
At the end of the workshop, participates will be able to:
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Demonstrate screening and assessment of the diabetic foot
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Interpret screening and assessment results against New Zealand recommended best practice guidelines
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Demonstrate appropriate patient/whanau centered care planning
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Reflect on effective team work within the New Zealand health care context
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Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of diabetic foot disease in the New Zealand context
Workshop timing:
8.30 – 9.00am - Welcome, Arrival Tea and Coffee
9.00 – 10.30am – Topic One
10.30 – 10.55am - Morning Tea
11.00 - 12.30pm – Topic Two
12.30 – 1.10pm - Lunch
1.15 – 2.00pm - Topic 3
2.00 - 2.35pm - Topic 4
2.35 - 3.20pm- Topic 5
3.20 – 3.30pm - Afternoon tea
3.30 – 4.15pm - Topic 6
4.15 – 5.00pm - Topic 7
5.00 – 5.30pm - Topic 8
Participants have the opportunity to earn CPD hours in Professional Learning, Complusory Woundcare and Professional Communication.
Are you a graduate member? You are able to attend at a special rate.
Email: contact@podiatry.org.nz to find out more.
Workshop Pre-Reading: