Surgical Wounds, Burns and Infections

Canada s premier wound care conference join us for the wound care event of the year! www.cawc.net The 17th Annual Conference of the Canadian Association of Wound Care Surgical Wounds, Burns and Infections Ottawa Convention Centre, Ottawa, Ontario November 3 6, 2011

The 17th Annual Conference of the Canadian Association of Wound Care Surgical Wounds, Burns and Infections Message from the Co-Chairs Dear Colleague: On behalf of the organizing committee, we invite you to attend the 17th annual conference of the Canadian Association of Wound Care (CAWC). This year s theme, Surgical Wounds, Burns, and Infections, addresses the wound care topic everyone is talking about. We have invited a multidisciplinary team of speakers who are leaders in research and clinical development. They will provide you with practical, current information, which you can take back to your practice to implement change. The conference is designed to flow through four major streams. You may choose to attend all of the sessions in one stream, or move between streams to refresh or further your knowledge base. The four streams are: Basic Clinical for the beginning clinician, to lay the groundwork for the fundamentals of wound care. Advanced Clinical challenging wounds that are encountered in everyday practice. Public Policy & Education Programs wound care as an emerging healthcare specialty. Research leading research presented by wound care experts from around the world. We continue to partner with the Canadian wound care industry to present an exciting pre-conference Satellite Symposia day, Power Breakfasts, Learning Lunches, and Product Theatres. This year s exhibit hall will be the largest wound care trade gathering in Canada, and will offer unparalleled product education opportunities and the opportunity to see the latest products and services. Don t forget the excellent social events and networking opportunities available at this year s conference, which include the Exhibit Hall Grand Opening, the Annual President s Party and the Fun Run/Walk all designed for you to have fun and stay connected with your peers and colleagues. With such an amazing line-up of presentations, speakers, and surprises, we invite you to Ottawa to participate in the largest wound care educational opportunity in Canada. We look forward to seeing you there! Mariam Botros, DCh, Conference Co-Chair Marc Despatis, MD, Conference Co-Chair Program Planning Committee Mariam Botros, DCh (Co-Chair) Marc Despatis, MD (Co-Chair) Robyn Evans, MD Connie Harris, RN ET IIWCC MSc Janet Kuhnke, BSN MS ET Kim LeBlanc, BScN RN MN CETN(c)

What s New This Year? Social networking and healthcare Burn management Complex surgical wounds Inflammation vs. infection A forum for advanced practice nurses Negative pressure wound therapy Best practice for open surgical wounds International consensus on skin tears Challenges in wound care research Quality-of-life measures Update on wound bed prep Complex wounds in the emergency room Pilonidal sinus Biofilms Back by Popular Demand! Post-conference workshops on: dressings, pressure mapping, and adjunctive therapies. Canada s premier wound care exhibit hall. Industry-sponsored events: pre-conference Satellite Symposia, Power Breakfasts, Learning Lunches and Product Theatres. The Annual President s Party. Saturday morning Fun Run/Walk. Who Should Attend? Anyone who works or wishes to work in a wound care team. Clinicians interested in the prevention of wounds. Bedside clinicians who want to improve their wound care practice. Physicians who recognize increased prevalence of wounds in their patient populations. Healthcare managers who want to change systemic gaps in the wound care environment. Why Should You Attend? Learn from internationally renowned wound care experts. Share your experiences and network with conference speakers, colleagues and industry representatives. Participate in more than 35 educational sessions. Visit Canada s largest wound care exhibit hall and network with wound care companies showcasing the latest products and services.

Design Your Own Curriculum to Meet Your Educational Needs Educational Streams Basic Clinical...... focuses on basic approaches to wound management and prevention, including an overview of wound prevention, assessment, diagnosis and management strategies. Advanced Clinical...... offers more in-depth approaches to managing complex wounds that present with diagnostic and management challenges. Highlights include EB, malignant wounds and burns. Public Policy & Education Programs...... highlights wound care as an emerging healthcare specialty. Government is recognizing the importance and impact of proper wound management. Learn about new initiatives for implementing change. Research...... features leading research, explored in-depth with experts from around the world. Some pressing questions to be addresed include: What s new in diagnostics? What s coming next? How can you engage in research? Quick Hits & Product Theatres Learn about exciting new services and technologies from industry representatives. These sponsored sessions will highlight emerging products and therapies in wound care. Post-Conference Workshops One of the most popular features of the conference. Bring your questions and cases to one of four post-conference workshops to be held on Sunday, November 6. This year s topics are: basics of wound dressing, case-based dressing selection, pressure mapping and adjunctive therapies. You must pre-register for post-conference workshops, which are offered at an additional cost of $75. Annual President s Party Kick off your shoes and join your colleagues and conference faculty for a night of fun and dancing on Saturday, November 5, at The Westin Ottawa. This evening kicks off with a cocktail reception followed by a DJ and dancing. Have fun, kick back and dance up a storm! Be sure to purchase your tickets ($55 per person) when you register for the conference, and feel free to invite a friend or a significant other. Looking forward to seeing you there! Exhibit Hall Official Opening Join your colleagues from across Canada and around the world at the Exhibit Hall Official Opening and wine-and-cheese reception on Friday, November 4, from 3:30 pm 5:30 pm. This is a great chance to interact and network with exhibitors, faculty and colleagues, old and new! CAWC Fun Run/Walk This year we are pleased once again to offer the early-morning Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, November 5, a great way to start the day! Bring your exercise gear and get energized. Please register onsite.

2011 Faculty List The following are just a few of the interesting and informative speakers who will be presenting at the 17th annual CAWC wound care conference. Watch the CAWC s website for further information about speakers as it becomes available. Name Martine Albert Cathy Burrows Patricia Coutts Cathy Crowe Kyle Goettl Connie Harris Andrew Hill Pamela Houghton David Keast Designation & Affiliation RN, BScN, IIWCC Calgary Health Region, Home Care Program Calgary, Alberta RN, BScN, IIWCC Leg Ulcer Clinic Division of Vascular Surgery Halifax Infirmary Site Halifax, Nova Scotia RN, IIWCC Wound Care and Clinical Trials Coordinator Dr. R. Gary Sibbald Dermatology Practice Mississauga, Ontario RN, BN Executive Director, Toronto Disaster Relief Committee Oakville, Ontario RN, BScN, MEd Nurse Clinician, Amputee Rehabilitation RN, ET, MSc(c), IIWCC Senior Clinical Specialist, Wound and Ostomy Care Partners Waterloo, Ontario MD Division Head, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery The Ottawa Hospital and University of Ottawa Ottawa, Ontario PT, PhD Professor, School of Physical Therapy University of Western Ontario BSc, MSc, Dip Ed, MD, CCFP, FCFP Clinical Adjunct Professor of Family Medicine University of Western Ontario Name Karen Laforet Kim LeBlanc Karen Lorimer Shannon McGrath Donna McRitchie Anne Marie McLaren Corrine McIsaac Linda Norton Heather L. Orsted Michael Payne Designation & Affiliation RN, BN Associate Professor, School of Nursing University of Western Ontario BScN, RN, MN, CETN(C) KDS Professional Consulting Ottawa, Ontario RN, MScN, CCHN Advance Practice Nurse Care for Health and Community Services Ottawa, Ontario BSc OT, OT Reg (ONT) TRAC Group Inc. Oshawa, Ontario MD, MSc, FRCSC Medical Director of Critical Care & Division Chief of General Surgery North York General Hospital Toronto, Ontario DCh, BSc, MCISc Chiropodist, Wound Care Team St. Michael s Hospital Toronto, Ontario MEd, BScN, RN President, Health Outcomes Worldwide New Waterford, Nova Scotia OT Reg (ONT), MSCH Rehab Education Coordinator, Shoppers Home Health Care Mississauga, Ontario RN, BN, ET, MSc Clinical and Educational Consultant Calgary, Alberta MD, FRCPC Assistant Professor Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation University of Western Ontario Name Christine Pearson Laurie Rappl Gregory Schultz R. Gary Sibbald Judith Tanner Kevin Woo M. Gail Woodbury Designation & Affiliation RN, IIWCC Community Wound Clinician Vancouver Coastal Health Vancouver, British Columbia PT, CWS Clinical Development Liaison Cytomedix Greenville, South Carolina PhD Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology University of Florida Gainesville, Florida BSc, MD, FRCPC (Med), FRCPV (Derm), MACP, DABD Director of Dermatology Daycare and Wound Healing Clinic Women s College Hospital President, Would Union of Wound Healing Societies Toronto, Ontario BN, MPhil, PhD Chair of Clinical Nursing Research De Montfort University Leicester, United Kingdom RN, MSc, PhD(c), ACNP, GNC(c) Clinical Researcher/Nurse Practitioner Wound Healing Clinic Women s College Hospital Toronto, Ontario BSc, BScPT, MSc, PhD Director, Evidence-based Project WUWHS Assistant Professor School of Physical Therapy Adjunct Associate Professor Epidemiology and Biostatics University of Western Ontario Call for Abstracts The 17th Annual Conference of the Canadian Association of Wound Care is the ideal place for professionals from all disciplines to share their wound care research findings, innovative ideas and successful solutions. At past conferences, poster presentations have provided an excellent opportunity to link with colleagues from across Canada who have common issues or interests. Consider sharing your latest research or interesting findings with attendees at the 2011 conference in one of the following categories: Research Professional Education (includes clinical and educational) Public Policy The top posters in each category will be chosen for oral submissions in addition to the poster display. All the necessary information required to submit an abstract is available at the CAWC website at www.cawc.net. Abstracts must be prepared according to the specifications outlined there, and submitted electronically. Only online submissions will be accepted. Abstracts must be received by the CAWC on or before August 15, 2011. Abstracts received after this date will not be considered. If you have any questions after visiting the CAWC website, please e mail us at abstracts@cawc.net. We look forward to receiving your submission.

2011 Preliminary Conference Agenda Day 1 Thursday, November 3 Satellite Symposia Time Session 7:00 am Conference Registration 7:00 8:00 am Breakfast 8:00 8:15 am Opening Ceremonies 8:15 9:15 am Satellite Symposium A: (Sponsor TBD) 9:15 9:30 am Break 9:30 10:30 am Satellite Symposium B: Coloplast 10:30 10:45 am Break 10:45 11:45 am Satellite Symposium C: 3M Canada 11:45 am 12:45 pm Lunch 12:45 1:45 pm Satellite Symposium D: BSN Medical 1:45 2:00 pm Break 2:00 3:00 pm Satellite Symposium E: Healthpoint 3:00 3:15 pm Break 3:15 4:15 pm Satellite Symposium F: ConvaTec Day 2 Friday, November 4 Time Advanced Clinical Basic Clinical Research Public Policy & Education Programs 7:00 am 8:30 am Conference Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 9:30 am 1. Official welcome and introduction by Douglas Queen with President and Conference Co-Chairs, followed by honoree ceremony and tribute to wound care heroes 9:30 10:30 am 2. Principles of Acute Wounds 10:30 10:45 am Break 11:00 am 12:00 pm 3. Best Practice Open Surgical Wounds 4. Update on Wound Bed Prep 5. Challenges in Wound Care Research 6. Developing a Lymphedema Network 12:00 1:00 pm 7. learning Lunch (sponsored by Systagenix) 1:00 1:15 pm Break 1:15 1:35 pm 8. Quick Hit 20 minute plenary session (sponsored) 1:35 1:55 pm 9. Quick Hit 20 minute plenary session (sponsored) 1:55 2:15 pm 10. Quick Hit 20 minute plenary session (sponsored) 2:15 3:15 pm 11. Complex Wounds in the Emergency 12. Venous Ulcers 13. Oral Poster Presentations 14. Wound Care on the Street Room 3:15 3:30 pm Break 3:30 5:30 pm Exhibit Hall Grand Opening and Poster Display 4:00 4:30 pm: Product Theatre #1 4:30 5:00 pm: Product Theatre #2 The agenda is subject to change. Please visit www.cawc.net for session updates and faculty list.

2011 Preliminary Conference Agenda Day 3 Saturday, November 5 Time Advanced Clinical Basic Clinical Research Public Policy & Education Programs 7:00 am 12:00 pm Conference Registration 8:00 9:00 am 15. Power Breakfast (sponsored by Covidien) 9:00 9:45 am 16. Pilonidal Sinus 9:45 10:30 am 17. Biofilms: A Clinical Conundrum 10:30 am 12:00 pm Exhibit Hall and Poster Display 10:30 11:00 am: Product Theatre #3 11:00 11:30 am: Product Theatre #4 12:00 1:00 pm 18. learning Lunch (sponsored by Mölnlycke) 1:00 2:00 pm 19. Complex Surgical Wounds in the Community 2:00 2:15 pm Break 2:15 3:15 pm 23. Diagnostic Dilemma: Inflamation vs. Infection 3:15 4:45 pm Exhibit Hall and Poster Display 3:30 4:00 pm: Product Theatre #5 4:00 4:30 pm: Product Theatre #6 7:00 pm President s Party at The Westin Hotel Day 4 Sunday, November 6 20. Pressure Ulcers 21. linking Community and Acute Care 24. Diabetic Foot Ulcers 25. Research on Negative Pressure Wound Therapy 22. international Consensus on Skin Tears 26. Allied Health A Hidden Gem Time Advanced Clinical Basic Clinical Research Public Policy & Education Programs 7:00 am Conference Registration 7:30 8:30 am 27. Canadian Association of Wound Care Annual General Meeting 8:30 9:30 am 28. Power Breakfast (sponsored by Smith & Nephew) 9:30 10:00 am 29. Social Networking and Healthcare 10:00 11:00 am 30. Burn Management: Pediatric, Adult, and Rehabilitation 11:00 11:20 am Break 11:20 11:40 am 31. CAWC Research Project: An Update 11:40 am 12:20 pm 32. CAWC Around the World: An International Leader 12:20 12:30 pm Closing Remarks Post-conference Workshops 1:00 2:30 pm 33. Basics of Wound Dressing 34. Case-based Dressing Selection 35. Pressure Mapping 36. Adjunctive Therapies The agenda is subject to change. Please visit www.cawc.net for session updates and faculty list.

The 17th Annual Conference of the CAWC Ottawa Covention Centre November 3 6, 2011 Online registration and hotel information: www.cawc.net Registrant Information First Name Last Name Registration Fees CAWC Membership I wish to join the CAWC or renew my CAWC membership (Choose one category): Healthcare Professional...$100 Student/Retiree...$75 $ 2011 CAWC Conference If you are a CAWC Member in good standing, or if you are joining the CAWC at the time of registration, you will will be charged the member fee. CAWC Membership No. (required for member pricing below) Degree Full Conference: CAWC Member...$499 Non-Member...$550 E-mail (REQUIRED) Title Home Address City Country Company/Institution Suite No. Province/State Postal Code/Zip Code One-day Delegate: CAWC Member...$195 Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Non-Member...$225 Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday $ I will be attending a Post-conference Workshop. (Pre-registration is mandatory. Choose one only.) Basics of Wound Dressing...$75 Case-based Dressing Selection...$75 Pressure Mapping...$75 Adjunctive Therapies...$75 $ I need tickets for the President s Party....$55 ea. $ Home Phone No. Satellite Symposia You must pre-register to attend the Satellite Symposia on November 3, 2011. (Satellite Symposia are included in the conference registration fee.) Yes, I will be attending on November 3, 2011 No, I will not be attending on November 3, 2011 Cancellation Policy Please note the cut-off date for cancellation is September 30, 2011. All cancellations must be received in writing by this date. Full registration minus a $50 processing fee will be refunded only to cancellations received by the above date. No refunds will be issued after September 30, 2011 without exception. I have read and I understand the cancellation policy above. Privacy The CAWC holds all information supplied by conference attendees in strict confidence. However, at the annual conference, many of the exhibiting wound care companies wish to mail information to registrants. Please check here if you do not want us to provide your mailing address to qualified wound care companies participating in this year s conference. Subtotal $ All fees are in Canadian funds. Updated 13% HST $ conference information will be posted on the CAWC website at www.cawc.net. Total $ Is this your first CAWC conference?: Yes No Where did you hear about the conference?: CAWC website Word of mouth CAWC e mail Wound Care Canada Magazine/journal ad CAWC conference flyer Other Payment Payment must be received to confirm your registration. Mail this completed registration form and payment to: 642 King Street West, Suite 200, Toronto, ON, M5V 1M7 or fax it to: 416-485-2291. Method of Payment: Cheque (Make cheque payable to The Canadian Association of Wound Care) Visa MasterCard American Express CarD No. Expiry Date Cardholder Name Signature For more information please telephone us at 416-485-2292 or e-mail info@cawc.net.