National Hybrid Conference, October 17-19, 2024

Wounds Canada is excited to offer our National Hybrid Conference at the RBC Place in London, Ontario this year from October 17-19, 2024. Three days with multiple streams of wound care education are offered for in-person attendees while three days of the plenary sessions of wound care education will be available for virtual attendees.

Introducing this year’s Co-Chairs:

Robyn Evans, BSc, MD, CCFP, FCFP

Anne Shantz, RN, BScN, MClScWH, NSWOC

Wounds Canada's National Hybrid Conference is the largest wound-related event in Canada, bringing together health-care professionals, educators and key opinion leaders for both in person and in a virtual gathering. This continuing education event is designed to support health-care professionals who work with patients with wounds or who are at risk for developing wounds.

Mark your calendars from October 17-19, 2024 to continue your educational journey in wound care!

Registration Fees

Click the buttons below to learn about the available registration packages. All fees are in Canadian dollars and are subject to 13% HST.

Become a Wounds Canada member today and save more on your conference fees!

Virtual Conference Registration

In-person London Conference Registration

Hotel Accommodations

Accredited* Agenda 

Agenda

Global Perspectives on Wounds and Implications (Ballroom 2nd Level)

Robyn Evans, BSc MD CCFP FCFP

Anne Shantz, RN BScN MClScWH NSWOC

Douglas Queen, BSc PhD MBA

Michael Stacey, MBBS Doctor of Surgery FRACS

Learning Objectives I  At the end of this session participants will be able to:

    Indicate the extent to which wounds are a global issue and why

    Contrast the similarities and differences of wounds across different jurisdictions worldwide

    Discuss common barriers and opportunities to advancing prevention, assessment and management of wounds from a global perspective 

    Describe key practice, policy, education and research implications of the global nature of the wound care crisis    

 

October 17, 2024 16:55

RNAO Release of the Updated Best Practice Guideline: Diabetic foot ulcers: Prevention, assessment and management (Ballroom 2nd Level)

Mariam Botros, DCh DE IIWCC MEd

Darian Cheng, RN PhD

Participants will learn about the purpose, scope, key recommendation areas covered in the guideline and the expert panel involved in the guideline development process. 

Learning Objectives I At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the purpose, scope, and key recommendation areas covered in RNAO’s Diabetic foot ulcers: Prevention, assessment and management best practice guideline (BPG)
  • Describe the guideline development process with the expert panel

October 17, 2024 17:15

Open Mic –Interprofessional Panel Discussion: Global Perspective on Wound Care (Ballroom 2nd Level)

Robyn Evans, BSc MD CCFP FCFP

Anne Shantz, RN BScN MClScWH NSWOC

Douglas Queen, BSc PhD MBA

Michael Stacey, MBBS Doctor of Surgery FRACS

Moderator: Irmajean Bajnok, RN RN MScN PhD FCAN FAAN

Tell us about your perspectives on wound care and reflections from the day!

Learning Objectives I At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

    Integrate critical concepts discussed from global and local perspectives to better understand how to advance skin health and wound care excellence

    Debate key perspectives with a view to mobilizing individual and team changes in adopting and sustaining best practices to prevent and manage wounds

    Summarize learnings from the day illustrating knowledge to action related to practice and policy 


October 18, 2024 08:40

Keynote - Equity in Diabetes Care: A Focus on Lower Limb Amputations (Ballroom 2nd Level)

Robyn Evans, BSc MD CCFP FCFP

Anne Shantz, RN BScN MClScWH NSWOC

Erin Pichora, BSc BEd MSc

Moderator: Ahmed Kayssi, MD MSc MPH CWSP FRCSC FACS

Learning Objectives I At the end of this session, participants will be able to:  

  • Describe the populations at greater risk for developing diabetes and its complications, focusing on the prevention of foot ulcers and lower limb amputations  
  • Use hospital cost and clinical data to begin to quantify the system and societal impact of amputations and foot ulcers among those with diabetes 
  • Recognize the policy and practice opportunities for reducing diabetes complications and their disproportionate impact on marginalized populations. 
  • Identify areas for future data development and reporting to support health systems by improving quality and access to diabetes care for all people living in Canada.
October 18, 2024 09:55

Feet at Risk: A Lower Limb Preservation Journey (Ballroom 2nd Level)

Sarah Gurney, RN NSWOC

Nasser Khalil, MD MSc MBA PMP

Moderator: Lyndsay Orr, PT PhD

Learning Objectives I At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Understand Key Concepts: Articulate the importance of lower limb preservation and its impact on patient quality of life and healthcare costs
  • Identify Barriers to equitable access in lower limb preservation care, including socioeconomic, geographical, and systemic issues.
  • Identify gaps in integration and accessibility within lower limb preservation services
  • Advocate for Change: Advocate for policies and practices that promote equitable access to care and support for individuals at risk of lower limb complications.
October 18, 2024 11:40

PAD: Application of diagnostics in both remote and urban communities (Ballroom 2nd Level)

Ahmed Kayssi, MD MSc MPH CWSP FRCSC FACS

Moderator: Robyn Evans BSc MD CCFP FCFP

Learning Objectives I At the end of this session participants will be able to:

    Define how access to and use of diagnostics are impacting PAD assessment and management in both rural and urban settings

    Describe the pros and cons of using various types of diagnostics to best assess for PAD

    Relate how the application of diagnostics ensures best practice in the assessment and management of PAD

    Propose policy considerations related to equitable access to diagnostics in rural and urban settings

October 18, 2024 15:35

Patient Journey from DFU to Minor Amputation (Ballroom 2nd Level)

Amanda Mayo, MD, MHSc, FRCPC, BSc

Moderator: Holly Calliou, RN BScN

Learning Objectives I At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

    Identify key milestones in the patient journey from identification of risk factors for a DFU to minor amputation and living with an orthotic device using a case study approach

    Demonstrate how client-centered care including communication and education are critical in DFU prevention and management

    Recognize risk factors for a DFU and related patient teaching interventions

    Review prevention and early intervention best practices related to DFU

    Describe post-operative care and management for persons experiencing a DFU minor amputation

    Discuss  the impact of patient education on success in living with an orthotic device and prevention of future amputations



October 18, 2024 13:45

Update on the 2023 Guidelines: Diabetic Foot Infection Management (Ballroom 2nd Level)

Zulfiqarali G. Abbas M Med, FRCP (London & Glasgow)

Learning Objectives I At the end of this session participants will be able to:

    Recognize key additions to the DF Infection Management 2023 Guideline

    Demonstrate knowledge of key best practice recommendations 

    Discuss approaches to osteomyelitis management as outlined in the DF Infection Management 2023 Guideline

October 18, 2024 16:30

Open Mic - Multidisciplinary Panel Perspectives (Ballroom 2nd Level)

Zulfiqarali G. Abbas, MD

Karen Cross, MD PhD FRCSC

Allison Luther, OT

Mayuri Mahendran, MSc Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Amanda Mayo, MD, MHSc, FRCPC, BSc

Cathy Slevin OT Reg. (Ont) MHA

Kevin Woo, PhD, RN, NSWOC WOCC(C)

Learning Objectives I At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

    Integrate critical concepts discussed from national and local perspectives to better understand how to advance skin health and wound care excellence in relation to DFU and PI

    Debate key perspectives with a view to mobilizing individual and team changes in adopting and sustaining best practices for persons at risk of or experiencing DFU and PI

    Summarize learnings from the day illustrating knowledge to action related to practice and policy


October 19, 2024 08:40

Welcome and Canada's Changing Health Care Landscape: Transformation or Turmoil? (Ballroom 2nd Level)

Anne Shantz, RN BScN MClScWH NSWOC

Moderator: Jane McSwiggan, MSc OT Reg. (MB) IIWCC

Irmajean Bajnok, RN BScN MScN PhD

Nelea Lungu, RN, M.Sc, MBA Executive Vice President, Health Standards Organization & Accreditation Canada

Learning Objectives I At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Describe Canada's changing health care landscape from the perspective of organizational structures, funding models, professional scope of practice, and sector focus and its potential impact on the national health agenda
  • Identify key challenges and opportunities for advancing local and national policy and practice related to diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injury prevention and early intervention in Canada today

October 19, 2024 09:55

Assessment of Canadians at Risk of Pressure Injury (Ballroom 2nd Level)

Rebecca Dyck, RN BScN MClSc-WH

Moderator: Holly Calliou, RN BS

Learning Objectives I At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

    Indicate extrinsic factors including social determinants of health across health care sectors and their relationship to pressure injuries across populations

    Review key intrinsic factors that impact pressure injuries across patient populations 

    Recognize how skin tone can affect assessment of pressure injuries

    Describe how best to assess for PIs for patients with different skin tone colors


October 19, 2024 10:50

Pressure Injury Prevention in Canada (Ballroom 2nd Level)

Linda Norton, M.Sc.CH PhD OT Reg.(ONT)

Marlene Varga, RN BScN MSc IIWCC

Moderator: Ellen Mackay, MSc RD CDE

Learning Objectives I At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Review the pathophysiology of pressure injuries (PI’s) and its implications for prevention and treatment

• Define PI’s and distinguish different types and stages

• Outline treatment of PI’s focused on early intervention

• Recognize best practices in PI prevention and how to engage patients and their caregivers

October 19, 2024 14:25

Pressure Injury Treatment with a Focus on Case Management (Ballroom 2nd Level)

Rosemary Hill, BSN CWOCN NSWOC WOCC(C)

Linda Norton, M.Sc.CH PhD OT Reg.(ONT)

Michele Labbie, RN MN NP

Learning Objectives I At the end of this session participants will be able to:

    Summarize the components of a case management approach in the care of persons with PIs

    Identify indicators for a case management approach in caring for patients with PI

    Compare roles of members of the interprofessional care team in using a case management approach in care of persons with PI

    Describe how best to ensure continuity of patient-centered care in treatment of a hard-to-health PI across health care sectors

    Apply an understanding of the case management approach in reviewing various case studies related to patients with hard to heal wounds


October 19, 2024 15:15

Poster Awards and Closing (Ballroom 2nd Level)

Pamela Houghton, PhD

Robyn Evans, BSc MD CCFP FCFP

Anne Shantz, RN BScN MClScWH NSWOC

Additional Activities

Click on the circles to register for Additional Activities

 

 

Social event

Join Us for Our Amazing Social Event

In addition to an incredible scientific program, Wounds Canada is hosting a fun in-person networking event with a trivia game and silent auction on Friday, October 18 at 8:30 pm EDT. Tickets will be available soon!

If you wish to donate a silent auction prize, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@woundscanada.ca

See you there!

Scientific Planning Committee

Co-Chair: Robyn Evans, BSc, MD, CCFP, FCFP

Co-Chair: Anne Shantz, RN, BScN, MClScWH, NSWOC

Greg Archibald, MD,CCFP, FCFP

Helen Arputhanathan, MSc Wound Care (Australia), BScN, RN, IIWCC, NSWOC, WOCC(C)

Irmajean Bajnok, RN, BScN, MScN, PhD, FCAN, FAAN

Virginie Blanchette, BSc, MSc, DPM, PhD

Sheena Fortuna, RN

Rosemary Hill, BSN, CWOCN, NSWOC, WOCC(C)

Amanda Mayo, MD, MHSc, FRCPC, BSc

Jane McSwiggan, MSc, OT Reg.(MB), IIWCC

Douglas Queen, BSc, PhD, MBA

Graham Roche-Nagle, MD, MBA, MMEd, FRCSI, EBSQ-VASC, DFSVS

Marlene Varga, RN, BScN, MSc, IIWCC

Why Attend

This is your opportunity to engage in discussions, participate in educational sessions,  and stay current with the latest information in wound prevention and management. Network with your colleagues and meet with new peers who are passionage about wound care!

  • Participate in the polling questions and Q&A.
  • Learn about the latest wound-related research in the virtual and in-person Poster Hall.
  • Connect with the exhibitors in the exhibit hall to learn about the newest dressings, tools, and resources in wound care
  • Download your personal swag bag complete with resources to grow your wound care knowledge
  • Attend our Sponsors Showcase Day on Thursday, October 17th, 2024, with sessions and extended exhibit times to feature the latest research, wound care products, services, and technology.
  • Join us at this dynamic wound-related conference either on your laptop, tablet, or mobile phone or in person in London, Ontario!
  • For in-person attendees, attend our special social event to meet and mingle on Friday, October 18th.
  • Our on-demand session recordings will be available until January 31, 2025!

WHO ATTENDS

Conference Testimonials

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you will need to register.
Select the registration type you wish to register for in the drop-down menu at the top of the registration form. Credit card payment is required.
Whether you choose in-person or virtual registration, you will have access to on-demand presentation viewings until January 31, 2025.
See Registration Fees section above for a description of all the registration options and prices available.
Visit www.woundscanada2024.ca  starting October 17, 2024, and click on Login. Enter the email address you used to register for the event. No password is required!
The event will remain open 24/7 until January 31, 2025. You can attend whenever it is convenient until the end of January to view the on-demand sessions.
The National Hybrid Conference is being held at the RBC Place in London from October 17-19, 2023. You may attend in-person or virtually from your desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile device.
Yes. We will have a swag bag available for you by logging in to our conference platform. You will be able to add documents from any of the exhibitors. You may email them to yourself or share them with colleagues and friends by simply entering their email.
Absolutely. We are counting on you to invite others! Help us spread the word. You can simply share the link to this page www.woundscanada2024.ca, and they can register at their convenience.
You will need access to the Internet and have Zoom available on your device, which is very easy to install.
Contact a vFairs IT representative who will be happy to assist you! Click on the Support chat tab for help with the site or contact Wounds Canada at info@woundscanada.ca for additional information about our 2024 events.

* Accreditation

CERT+ID #203426-001

College of Family Physicians of Canada Mainpro+® - Group Learning (One-credit-per-hour)
This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto for up to 22.5 Mainpro+® credits.

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim up to a maximum of 22.5 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

American Medical Association - AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. For more information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credits please see: https://www.ama-assn.org/education/earn-credit-participation-international-activities

European Union for Medical Specialists (UEMS)
Live educational activities recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) are deemed by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) eligible for ECMEC®.

Each participant should claim only those hours of credit that he/she spent participating in the educational program.

DISCLAIMER: As a participant to this virtual conference, you acknowledge and agree that Wounds Canada does not endorse the information, products or services shared by presenters and sponsors. Health-care recommendations are strictly for discussion purposes and individuals should seek consultation with their respective health-care professionals. Wounds Canada has the right to make changes to the agenda, presenters, and schedules without further notice.