The Clinical Care & Education Exchange - 29th April

The Clinical Care & Education Exchange - 29th April

About Our Sessions

The Clinical Care & Education Exchange is a dedicated platform for healthcare professionals, carers, and patients to connect, learn, and grow as a community. Sponsored by Trugrade Medical Supplies as part of our commitment to community support and care, these free-of-charge sessions blend expert-led training with an open forum for networking, sharing experiences, and discussing the latest standards in clinical care.

About the 29th April Session

This session focuses on the essential pillars of daily care: incontinence management, wound care, and tube feeding. Designed for nurses, support providers, and patients, this training provides a comprehensive look at managing complex health needs with confidence. Attendees will gain practical knowledge and clinical updates to enhance safety, efficiency, and the quality of support provided in both professional and home environments.

Key Topics Covered

Navigating Continence Care: A Clinical Guide to Selection and Management

The Presenter: HARTMANN & Shani Elwis

This topic is presented by HARTMANN, a global healthcare partner recognised for prioritising skin health and patient dignity. Their MoliCare range, including solutions like MoliCare Premium Mobile and MoliCare Premium Elastic, is engineered to maintain the skin’s natural pH balance while providing reliable protection. These options are designed to support a wide variety of body shapes and mobility levels, ensuring that skin integrity remains the priority in daily care.

The presentation will be led by Shani Elwis, HARTMANN’s National Clinical Account Manager – Community. With postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Nursing and Professional Health Education, Shani brings extensive expertise in neurosciences and community care. She is dedicated to providing evidence-based, person-centered support, translating complex clinical information into accessible guidance that empowers healthcare teams and improves outcomes for those living in the community.

What We Will Cover

This session provides a clinical overview of how to match care strategies to individual needs. Key discussion points include:

  • Assessing Individual Needs: Understanding how different absorbent designs support various levels of mobility and anatomical requirements.
  • Best Practice Application: Techniques for ensuring comfort and efficacy to maintain the user's dignity.
  • Skin Health Integrity: Identifying the vital role of breathability and pH balance in preventing complications.
  • Problem Solving in the Community: Addressing common challenges faced by carers and providing strategies for more effective daily management.

Advanced Wound Care & Biofilm Management

The Presenter: ConvaTec & Nuala Thomason

This segment is presented by ConvaTec, a global medical products and technologies company focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions. Their specialized wound care range includes industry standards such as DuoDERM hydrocolloid dressings and Kaltostat calcium alginate dressings, and AQUACEL foam dressings. These technologies are designed to manage moisture, protect the wound bed, and support the body’s natural healing process across a variety of clinical presentations.

The session will be led by Nuala Thomason, an Advanced Wound Care Medical Specialist based in Western Australia. Nuala brings a wealth of clinical experience and technical expertise to the community, focusing on evidence-based practices that simplify complex wound management for clinicians and carers alike.

What We Will Cover:
Breaking the Barrier: Addressing Biofilm and Enhancing Wound Hygiene

In this session, Nuala will delve into the challenges of non-healing wounds and the modern clinical strategies used to overcome them. Key discussion points include:

  • Wound Hygiene & Biofilm: Understanding how biofilm acts as a barrier to healing in chronic wounds and how to effectively disrupt it.
  • Exudate Management: Clinical techniques to manage wound drainage effectively, helping to reduce the overall wound surface area over time.
  • Optimizing Care Delivery: Strategies to reduce patient pain and the frequency of dressing changes, which in turn helps lower long-term care costs.
  • Advanced Antimicrobial Technology: Exploring "More than Silver" technologies; safe, effective antimicrobial agents designed to destroy biofilm and restart the healing process in stagnant wounds.

Precision in Enteral Care: Advanced PEG and NG Tube Management

The Presenter: Abbott & Sarah Van Oosterhout

This segment is presented by Abbott, a global leader in clinical nutrition known for specialized medical feeding solutions. Their comprehensive range includes Jevity, Osmolite, and Ensure TwoCal, as well as targeted oral supplements like Glucerna for glycemic control and PediaSure for pediatric development. These products are engineered to address the specific metabolic and caloric requirements of patients who rely on enteral and supplemental nutrition.

The session will be led by Sarah Van Oosterhout, an Abbott Nutrition Home Care Nurse. Sarah specializes in the practical, daily realities of community-based enteral care, focusing on empowering carers and clinicians with the technical proficiency needed to manage complex feeding setups at home.

What We Will Cover
Beyond the Basics: Clinical Techniques for PEG and NG Tube Stability

Moving past general theory, this session focuses on the technical nuances of maintaining enteral access and preventing common tube-specific issues in the community. Key discussion points include:

  • Tube Site Integrity: Advanced techniques for skin protection around PEG insertion points and early identification of granulation tissue or leakage.
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting: A hands-on workshop using feeding pumps and syringes to manage blockages, calibrate flow rates, and ensure equipment longevity.
  • Navigating Tube Complications: Evidence-based strategies for managing displacement, occlusion, and common gastrointestinal sensitivities for both Nasogastric (NG) and Gastrostomy (PEG) tubes.
  • Direct Community Support: How to leverage the Abbott Home Care nursing network for real-time clinical training and patient transitions.

This technical deep-dive is designed for those looking to move from basic awareness to confident, hands-on mastery of enteral feeding systems.

Event Details & Timetable

Date: Wednesday, 29th April 2026
Location: Unit 3, 168-170 Bannister Rd, Canning Vale WA 6155
Arrival: The session will commence strictly on time. We highly recommend arriving 15 minutes early to settle in before the first presentation.

Time Segment Details
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Incontinence Care Clinical Presentation by HARTMANN
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Advanced Wound Care Clinical Presentation by ConvaTec
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM Refreshment Break / Networking Food & Drinks are provided
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Enteral Nutrition (PEG/NG) Clinical Presentation by Abbott

*Note: Each clinical session includes a 15-minute Q&A at the end.

Important Information

  • Certification: A Certificate of Attendance will be issued by each individual presenter (HARTMANN, ConvaTec, and Abbott) validating the clinical hours completed for their specific topic.
  • Cost: This is a free-of-charge community education event.
  • Accessibility: Please note the venue includes stairs and is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Parking: Limited free parking is available on-site.
  • Media: Photography will be taken throughout the day for social media and community updates.

Registration & Attendance Policy

To ensure a high-quality experience for all attendees, please note the following:

  • Individual Registration: One registration is required per person. If you wish to attend with colleagues or friends, please ensure each person completes their own registration form.
  • Commitment to Attend: As places are strictly limited, we kindly ask that you only register if your schedule is confirmed. This ensures that valuable spots are available to those who can attend.

Q&A and Closing

Each technical segment concludes with a dedicated 30-minute Q&A session. We encourage you to bring your clinical questions and real-world challenges to discuss with our experts. We will wrap up the day with a networking session to allow for further knowledge sharing among the community.