Ms. Fatimah Al Fardan has been a registered nurse for over 9 years, focusing primarily on the field of wound care. During her career, she worked in medical and surgical units and managed cases such as plastic and sleeve, post-ammunitions, Established a wound care service at a previous hospital while holding a high diploma in wound care, specializing in diabetic foot care. Led a project that decreased hospital-acquired pressure injuries in critical care units through a well-defined action plan. Coordinated with leading wound care companies to evaluate the efficacy of advanced dressings for diabetic foot ulcers. Her passion and commitment are educating clinical staff on the basics of wound care, including prevention, treatment modalities, dressing usage, etiologies, documentation, and regulatory guidelines. Empowering and educating the bedside caregiver has been a continued goal. Educating clinicians and corporate entities on the current standards of practice helps ensure that the patient receives the highest level of care available, thereby reducing pain and improving outcomes.
Currently working in RCHSP,In addition to that Ms. Fatimah Al Fardan Experienced Certified Specialist Holding a high diploma degree from Amman University as a wound care and diabetic foot specialist with more than 4 years’ experience. Demonstrated skills in coaching, nursing, motivational speaking, healthcare, and personal development.
Pressure Injury Prevention Workshop
Abstract
Rational:
Pressure injuries are a significant problem in healthcare settings, causing:
Patient suffering: They can be painful and lead to a decline in quality of life.
Increased healthcare costs: Treatment can be expensive, involving extended hospital stays, wound care specialists, and potentially surgery.
Increased risk of infection: Pressure injuries create an entry point for bacteria, raising the risk of serious infections.
Potential for litigation: Failure to prevent pressure injuries can lead to legal action.
Learning outcome:
By holding a pressure injury prevention workshop, you can achieve several positive outcomes:
Improved patient care: Educating staff on prevention strategies directly reduces the risk of patients developing these injuries.
Reduced healthcare costs: Preventing pressure injuries saves money by avoiding the need for expensive treatment.
Enhanced staff knowledge and skills: Workshops equip healthcare professionals with the latest evidence-based practices for identifying risk factors, implementing preventative measures, and managing pressure injuries if they do occur.
Improved communication and collaboration: Workshops can foster teamwork between different disciplines involved in patient care, leading to a more coordinated approach to prevention.
Workshop plan:
Participant will go thru four stations
• Assessment and staging
• Causes and risk factors
• Prevention strategies
• Treatment plans and different types of dressing
Moreover, they will end up with short questions with giveaway.
