Thursday, 21 May 2020

HMEDA Webinar Series: Support Surfaces


This series of three lunch-and-learn presentations provide education relating to prevention of and care for individuals at risk of developing pressure injuries.  The presentations will be of interest to clinicians, home medical equipment providers, and care-providers. Each session is scheduled to begin at 12:05 pm, wrapping up by 12:50 pm.

This first session focuses on Clinical Concepts Relating to Support Surfaces and Prevention of Pressure Injuries, presented by Kelly Bethune, OT. The second session focuses on Properties and Applications of Foams and Composite Surfaces. The third session focuses on Low Air Loss and Alternating Pressure Surfaces.

Our purpose in presenting these sessions in sequence is to reinforce active collaboration between prescribers, equipment providers, and direct care providers to achieve optimal patient outcomes. 

To register for any one or all three sessions, click on the links below.

Tuesday June 9th - Clinical Concepts for Support Surfaces &  Prevention of Pressure Injuries

Thursday June 11th - Foam and Composite Support Surfaces – What You Need to Know When Providing a Mattress

Tuesday June 16th - Understanding Low Air Loss / Alternating Pressure Support Surfaces 

These webinars are sponsored by the Home Medical Equipment Dealers Association (HMEDA), the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT - BC Division), and the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA)

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