Interdisciplinary Bariatric Education Day

Course overview

Our education day, facilitated by Nursing and Allied Health Manual Handling coordinators, takes an interdisciplinary focus on the holistic care of patients with bariatric needs during their hospital journey.

The program includes a combination of theory and practical components which will cover some key aspects bariatric care, integrated risk management and clinical decision making.

Equipment companies involved in this program will have industry displays offering the latest information and products.

Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

Presenters (to be confirmed)

• Vicki White (Safe Moves coordinator)
• Lisa Oakley (TheraSafe Moves coordinator)
• Tarryn McConnell (Manager - Inpatient Medical Equipment)
• Jaime Ayo (Support - Inpatient Medical Equipment)
• Lisa Munroe (Aggression & Violence trainer)
• David Emmet (OHS coordinator)
• Erinne Sinclair (Wound Clinical Nurse Consultant)
• Kia Noble (Dietician)
• Nat Kondos (Resuscitation coordinator)
• Cameron Shallard (Radiographer)

Topics include

• Introduction to bariatric care
• Supporting documents
• Mobility assessments
• Equipment selection
• Transport
• Imaging considerations
• Nutritional considerations
• Wound healing
• Pressure care
• Hygiene
• Exercise
• Respiratory and emergency management
• Care Planning
• Escalation of patient care
• Clinical decision making

Cost

• Alfred Health staff: No cost
• External participants: $150 (inc GST)

Registration

Registrations close Monday 5 December.