Gold Coast Primary Health Network, in conjunction with Wound Specialist Services invite RACH and community aged care nurses working in the Gold Coast region to join them for an engaging case-based webinar on wound care, led by renowned nurse practitioner Dr Michelle Gibb. This session will focus on Infected Wounds. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and enhance your wound care knowledge.

Designed to stimulate clinical discussion and practical problem-solving, these sessions focus on real-world wound care challenges. Attendees are encouraged to contribute, ask questions, and share experiences in a safe and supportive learning environment.

Meet the Presenter – Dr Michelle Gibb

Dr Michelle Gibb is a Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in wound care across the healthcare continuum. She holds a PhD, Master of Nursing Science (Nurse Practitioner), Master of Wound Care, and Bachelor of Nursing. As Director of Wound Specialist Services, Michelle is highly regarded both nationally and internationally for her leadership and expertise in wound management. She is passionate about educating and empowering clinicians to improve wound care outcomes.

Managing Infected Wounds

Key discussion points include:

• Identify risk factors for wound infection.
• Recognise signs and symptoms of wound infection.
• Learn how to perform a bacterial wound culture.
• Explore treatment options for infected wounds including wound hygiene strategies, antimicrobial dressings and exudate management.
• Identify prevention strategies to reduce the risk of wound infection including hand washing, aseptic non-touch technique and wound hygiene principles.
• Recognise escalation criteria and/or when to refer (e.g. recurrent infection, infection not responding to topical and/or systemic antibiotic therapy, osteomyelitis, recurrent cellulitis).

This webinar is specifically for nurses working in residential and community aged care services in the Gold Coast region.

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