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 preventio

Perioperative Components for SSI Reduction: A Team Approach to Implementing Protocols for Improved Surgical Care

Dec 21st, 2023 1h 14m

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 b

Integrating Wound Solutions to Maximize Healing Outcomes

Dec 12th, 2023 1h

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

Preventing Peripheral Intravenous Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections: A Bundle Approach

Sep 29th, 2023 1h 6m

Karen Laforet, RN, MClSc, CCHN(c), CCVA(c), VA-BC and Kathleen McMullen, MPH, FAPIC, CIC recognize the components of a bundle approach to prevent PIV-BSI, identify the importance of appropriate catheter insertion technique and site protection,

Back to Basics: A Primer on Advanced Wound Care Modalities

Sep 29th, 2023 1h 1m

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 ass

The Triad of Patient Preparation: Nasal Decolonization, Skin Preparation, and Incisional Drapes - A Comprehensive Approach to Reducing Surgical Site Infections and Complications

Aug 31st, 2023 1h

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

Evolving Perspectives: Leveraging Compression Therapy for Reducing Lower Extremity Edema

Aug 31st, 2023 1h 4m

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

Optimizing Skin Prep Selection: Choosing the Appropriate Antiseptic for Surgery

Jun 30th, 2023 53m 9s

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 influe

Combining Therapies to Enhance Wound Healing Outcomes: Leveraging Collagen with Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose (ORC) and Silver and NPWT

May 5th, 2023 54m 24s

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 signific

Preventing Bloodstream Infections in the Vascular Access Patient: Addressing Intraluminal and Extraluminal VAD Contamination

Mar 31st, 2023 1h 12m

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 challenge

Advances in Periwound Skin Breakdown Prevention: the role of novel silicone-acrylic drape with negative pressure wound therapy

Feb 9th, 2023 51m 39s

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 tha

Strategies and Techniques for Managing Complex Wounds using NPWT

Jan 31st, 2023 53m 9s

Dot Weir, RN, CWON, CWS and Philip Wrotslavsky DPM FACFAS discuss the landscape of negative pressure wound therapy and explore cases illustrating the use of negative pressure wound therapy on a variety of wound types. Then they'll examine best

A Wound Care Clinician’s Guide to Lymphedema, Lipedema, and Swelling Management

Aug 10th, 2022 59m 15s

Suzie Ehmann, PT, DPT, PhD(c), CWS, CLWT, CLT-LANAand Heather Hettrick, PT, PhD, CWS, AWCC, CLT-LANA, CLWTdiscuss what wound care clinicains need to know about lymphedema, lipedema, and managing swelling. The review basic anatomy, physiology

Leveraging Innovation to Optimize Success with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Instillation

Jun 30th, 2022 54m 41s

Britt M. Meyer, PhD, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC, NE-BC and Stephen Rowley, BSc (Hons) MSc identify common barriers with traditional negative pressure wound therapy use, correlate early use of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation on improved

Aseptic Non-Touch Technique for Preventing Infection

Jun 30th, 2022 54m 53s

Britt M. Meyer, PhD, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC, NE-BC and Stephen Rowley, BSc (Hons) MSc examine current best evidence-based standards and best practice guidelines for preventing infections, including recognition of aseptic technique as a key component

Innovative Wound Management Solutions in Out of Hospital Settings: Examining the Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Instillation and Hybrid Drapes

Jun 30th, 2022 37m 40s

Michael N. Desvigne, MD, FACS, CWS, FACCWS and Ralph J. Napolitano, Jr., DPM, CWSP, FACFAS examine the application of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation (NPWT-i) in the post-acute care setting. They review wound types/situations

COVID and CLABSI: Strategies for Preventing Bloodstream Infection

Jun 27th, 2022 57m 1s

Britt M. Meyer RN, PhD, CRNI, VA-BC,NE-BC discusses the impact COVID has had on CLABSI rates and explore changes needed moving forward, reviews INS guidelines and standards for BSI reduction bundles, assesses processes for policy updates and im

Disposable Mechanically-Powered Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: An Illustrative Case-Based Series

Jun 17th, 2022 53m 16s

Christopher Barrett, DPM and Dot Weir, RN, CWON, CWS will examine the efficacy and usability of disposable mechanically powered negative pressure wound therapy, review best practices for using dNPWT in a variety of wound types and explore illus

Overcoming Challenging Conditions in the Post-Acute Setting: A Lens on Pressure Injuries, VLUs and DFUs

Mar 31st, 2022 1h 3m

Emily Greenstein, APRN, CNP, CWON-AP, FACCWS, Daphne Hodges, RN, CWOCN, and Terry Treadwell, MD, FACS, FAAWC will examine best practices for skin and wound management and incorporating compression therapy as the gold standard of VLU care, revie

Patient-Centered Management of Chronic Wounds in the Post-Acute Setting

Mar 31st, 2022 1h

Robert J. Klein, DPM, FACFAS, CWS (Glasgow) and Catherine T. Milne, MSN, APRN, ANP/ACNS, CWOCN-AP will list the most common wounds encountered in the post-acute setting and challenges with managing wounds in this setting, and examine patient-ce

Patient-Pathway to Skin and Wound Care: Protecting and Managing the Periwound Skin

Feb 28th, 2022 55m 38s

Elizabeth Faust, MSN, CRNP, CSWS, CWOCN-AP, DAPWCA and Heather Hettrick PT, PhD, CWS, AWCC, CLT-LANA, CLWT, CORE will examine the goals of periwound management and review periwound assessment, and explore periwound skin breakdown prevention and

Novel Clinical and Economic Updates for NPWT-id and Hybrid-Drapes: A Focus on Acute Wound Healing

Dec 15th, 2021 56m

Anthony N. Dardano, DO, FACS and Paul J. Kim, DPM, MS, FACFAS will examine results from an economic model estimating cost savings with the use of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation vs control therapies in adjunctive management of

Reducing Hospital Readmissions in Cardiothoracic Surgery by Optimizing Surgical Outcomes: Strategies for Success

Dec 15th, 2021 54m 44s

V. Seenu Reddy, MD, MBA, FACS, FACC will describe the clinical and economic burden of surgical site complications and surgical site infections, examine the role of closed incision negative pressure wound therapy (ciNPT) for incision management

Latest Clinical Evidence of Advanced Incision Management in Posterior Spinal Surgeries

Nov 30th, 2021 52m 18s

Andrew Grossbach, MD will identify the impact of surgical site complications in posterior spinal surgeries, discuss the importance of incision management, and review the latest evidence showing decreased post-operative surgical site complicatio

An Interdisciplinary, Case-Based Journey: Matching Advanced Wound Care Therapy to Wound Conditions

Nov 30th, 2021 57m 21s

Suzie Ehmann, DPT, CWS, CLT-LANA , Catherine T. Milne, MSN, APRN, ANP/ACNS, CWOCN-AP, Dot Weir, RN, CWON, CWS and Philip Wrotslavsky, DPM, FACFAS  will review the challenges involved with managing various chronic wound types, assess the role of