Seminars and Events

2012 MuirLab Spring Educational Seminar

"UNDER PRESSURE"
Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Seminar details and registration information

Listen to dynamic speakers. Bring your questions to recognized experts in the prevention and care of wounds and pressure ulcers. Learn more ways to prevent and care for pressure ulcers, the role of diet in enhancing wound and ulcer healing, strategies for reducing the chance of wound and pressure ulcer infections, and the importance of proper staging of pressure ulcers. Be there for your patients. The care and prevention of pressure ulcers are a multidisciplinary responsibility. Learn more ways to enhance the quality of care you provide your residents.

This course will be of interest to Administrators, Directors of Nursing, RNs, LVNs, Dietitians, Rehabilitation personnel, and all those responsible for the care of residents in long term care facilities as well as those who monitor their nursing facility for compliance with current State and Federal laws and regulations.

California BRN approval for 3 CEUs. Approval pending for NHAP, RCFE, and PACE credits.

PRESENTERS

Stephen Young, MD, FACS

  • Board Certified in General Surgery; Completed a Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Medical Director for the John Muir Wound Care Center
  • Vice Chairman of the Department of Surgery, John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek

Cathryn L. Pauley, RN, BSN, CWOCN

  • Board Certified in Wound, Ostomy and Continence
  • Consultant for Difficult Wounds and Dressings; Problem Stomas; Peristomal Skin Issues; and Product Recommendations

Debbie Stevens, RD

  • Lead Clinical Dietitian since 2000 at John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek
  • Consultant in Wound Healing and Pressure Ulcers, Post Surgical Patients, Oncology, Geriatrics, and Complementary Medicine

Comments from previous seminar attendees:
"Great workshop...Excellent Speakers"
"Thank you! Very timely and educational"
"This information was very pertinent for long term care."
"These seminars are always helpful, useful and very informative."
"Presented in a way that made learning enjoyable"
"I thoroughly enjoyed every topic - very nice presentation"
"Excellent as always...I love these seminars -Thank you."
"Convenient location...A wonderful class...Excellent food"
"I'm very appreciative of the handouts...the best seminar I've ever had"
"Great Job...I recommend that every facility attend!"