TOPICS:

• Causes of Leg Oedema
• Pneumatic Compression in Practice
• Arterial and Diabetic Foot Ulcers using Bio Arterial Pumps
• How to apply light compression safely to manage oedema

Speakers Include:

Neal Fraher Medi-Rent Pty Limited, Mandy Pagan CNS Wound, Shannan Miller NZWCS Area Co-ordinator.

At the end of the day attendees have the opportunity to discuss and be measured for compression stockings for personal use (note: purchased at your own cost)

Special acknowledgement to Medi Rent for supporting this day / providing morning tea, and Southland Hospital for providing the venue.

NZWCS Annual General Meeting 
(and celebration of achievements!)

The Zoom link will be posted here on the day: _____________________________________

All full members (whether attending via Zoom or not) are encouraged to vote, via email, on the Nominations being proposed at the AGM. These votes are required to be received no later than forty-eight (48) hours before the commencement of the AGM. Please note: In accordance with the NZWCS Rules, only Full members are eligible to vote. The Zoom link will be posted on the events page.

2024 NOMINATIONS
In accordance with the NZWCS Rules, the NZWCS is receiving nominations for the positions of:
• Vice President
• Treasurer
• National Committee representatives (Biennial odd) from the following areas: 1: Northland 3 Waikato 5: Bay of Plenty, 7: Taranaki 9: Nelson/Marlborough 11: Dunedin/Otago 13 Hawke's Bay / Gisborne Tairāwhiti,,
• Area Coordinators from the following areas (Biennial): 1: Northland, 3 Waikato, 5: Bay of Plenty, 7 Taranaki, 9 Nelson/Marlborough, 11 Dunedin/Otago, 13 Hawke's Bay / Gisborne Tairāwhiti,
 Also seeking area coordinators for Northland,
Nominations for the position of Vice President must be received from members of the National Committee as in-depth knowledge of the day-to-day operation of the NZWCS is required.

Please ensure the nomination is proposed and seconded by full members of NZ Wound Care Society. Nomination Forms can be found on the membership portal page, please log in.

Kind regards

Every Contact Counts, Ia Whakapā Tatau
4th National Pressure Injury Symposium 2024

A holistic approach to managing pressure injuries with a multidisciplinary approach.

Pressure injuries are a major burden to patients, caregivers and the health system in Aotearoa.

The day will include; staging pressure injuries, a patient's lived experience, equipment, nutrition, equity for all, international guideline update, 11 Industry displays.  *Timetable subject to change

Full timetable  here

Speaker Bios here

Poster & Every Contact counts:  here

Venue address: Chateau On The Park, 189 Deans Avenue, Riccarton, Christchurch

Chateau On The Park (Doubletree By Hilton) has accommodation available, ask for the event discount 03 348 8999

Thank you to our Top Tier sponsors for this event:

Skin tears and best practice management, how immediate compression makes a difference

Come and join us at the Takapuna St John Station, 2 Shea Terrace, Takapuna.

Morning tea will be provided.

The event is kindly sponsored by Essity.