Workshop - Mastering Bed & Mattress Prescription in Bunbury

Name: Workshop - Mastering Bed & Mattress Prescription in Bunbury
Start: 2024-08-13T10:00:00+08:00
End: 2024-08-13T14:00:00+08:00
Location: Mantra Bunbury Lighthouse, Bunbury

Schedule

Tue Aug 13 2024 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC+08:00

Location

Mantra Bunbury Lighthouse, Bunbury | Bunbury, WA

This session is highly recommended for qualified occupational therapists and physiotherapists who are looking to enhance their confidence in prescribing beds and mattresses to optimize pressure care and comfort.
Individuals with health conditions and disabilities may often spend extended periods in bed. During this time, their bed becomes an important tool for supporting their daily living tasks (ADLs) and meaningful activities.
As clinicians, it is essential to understand clinical reasoning when selecting key features for adjustable beds and pressure care mattresses.
This workshop will empower you to make informed decisions to meet the comfort and pressure care needs of your clients, residents, and patients. Join us as we unravel the complexities of pressure care mattress and bed prescription.

Learning Objectives:
Understand the key factors and considerations involved in assessing an individual's needs for an electric profiling bed and pressure care mattress.
Identify appropriate specifications for electric profiling beds and pressure care mattresses based on individual clinical needs.
Learn to apply the principles of pressure injury prevention, including pressure redistribution, when selecting suitable beds and mattresses for individuals at risk.