Thank you to our partners for the Kitchener 2025 lab!
PROGRAM
HERE'S THE PLAN
Enjoy complimentary refreshments upon arrival. After opening remarks and a guest speaker, you'll rotate through interactive stations for hands-on training from clinical educators. An engaging keynote presentation will be held during lunch, with identical morning and afternoon sessions provided to provide flexibility of choice for the busy schedules of care professionals. Attendees are welcome to attend both sessions.
Leave equipped, inspired, and ready to enhance patient outcomes.
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9:30 AM 10:00 AM
Arrival + Networking
Breakfast refreshments will be served.
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10:00 AM 10:30 AM
Opening Remarks + Guest Speaker
Joshua MoralejoMScCH: WPC, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), IIWCC
Clinical Nurse Specialist at UHN, Ontario Regional Director for NSWOCC and President-Elect of the Canadian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (CPIAP)Presentation topic:
Understanding the Big Picture: The Critical Role of Assessment in Defining Your Holistic Approach to Wound Care
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10:30 AM 11:30 AM
SESSION 1
Hands-On Product Skills Stations
Organizers will facilitate the periodic rotation of attendees, allowing adequate hands-on learning time at each booth. If you can't make Session #2 later in the day, this session is for you!
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11:30 AM 12:30 PM
Lunch + Keynote Speaker
Josh GohlBScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C)
Skin, Wound and Ostomy Consultant at Waterloo Region Health Network (WRHN), Owner of Josh’s NSWOCC Services, RN at Guelph General Hospital, Clinical Nurse Specialist at Cambridge HospitalPresentation topic:
From Hole to Whole: Embracing Compassion in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care
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12:30 PM 1:00 PM
Networking
A chance to connect with fellow attendees, circle back to any booths of interest, or simply take a break.
We know clinicians are busy. So if you're only able to attend up until this point in the day, no problem! Session #2 is a repeat of Session #1 for exactly that reason.
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1:00 PM 2:00 PM
SESSION 2
Hands-On Product Skills Stations
Organizers will facilitate the periodic rotation of attendees, allowing adequate hands-on learning time at each booth. If you missed Session #1, this session is for you!
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2:00 PM 2:15 PM
Closing Remarks
Final thoughts and a great way to close out the event.
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Booth 1
Advanced Approaches to Wound Cleansing & Irrigation
Also known as Super Oxidizing Saline, learn how to use pure and stable hypochlorous acid (HOCl) solutions like PureCleanse™ and PureGel™ and learn best practices for advancing skin and wound cleansing and irrigation in your practice.
Biomiq is a Canadian medical device company on a mission to improve patient outcomes through innovations that harness the genius of the natural world around us.
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Booth 2
Simplifying NPWT Selection & Application for Better Patient Outcomes
Learn practical methods to simplify wound dressing selection and application for both acute and chronic wounds, designed to improve patient outcomes. Gain hands-on experience with innovative dressing technologies like PICO™.
Smith+Nephew designs and manufactures technology that takes the limits off living. The company supports healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential.
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Booth 3
Improving Blood Flow to a Lower Extremity Using Muscle Pump Activation Technology
Discover the mechanism of improving blood flow to the lower extremity and explore how innovative muscle pump activators, like the geko™ device, can promote wound healing and reduce oedema. Engage directly with this cutting-edge technology for practical application.
The geko™ device, powered by OnPulse™ neuromuscular electrostimulation technology, is clinically proven to increase blood flow for the promotion of wound healing and the reduction of oedema.
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Booth 4
Advanced Wound Healing Approaches Through the Use of Topical Oxygen Therapy
Explore an advanced wound healing approach through wearable Continuous Diffusion of Oxygen (CDO) therapy. Learn how to use this innovative topical oxygen solution to effectively addresses difficult-to-heal wounds and positively impact patient outcomes.
EO2 Concepts® is an advanced wound care technology company based in San Antonio, TX. As the developer of a progressive FDA cleared Class II, medical device, they provide Continuous Diffusion of Oxygen (CDO) Therapy to patients suffering from difficult-to-heal wounds.
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BOOTH 5
Accessing Innovative Wound Solutions & Trusted Distribution for Confident Care
Cardinal Health Canada will be educating and supporting on how it empowers confident care with innovative products and trusted distribution. Learn how a streamlined supply chain simplifies your practice, empowering you to deliver quality care to your patients and residents with peace of mind.
As an essential partner, Cardinal Health Canada helps to simplify supply chain for a more sustainable and resilient Canadian healthcare, providing you trusted products, services, and solutions.
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BOOTH 6
Best Practices & Professional Development in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care
Gain essential support and information for Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) and other healthcare professionals. Explore best practice recommendations and avenues for continuing education to strengthen your competency and proficiency in skin and wound management.
Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC®) is a registered charity and membership-based association for over 600 nurses specialized in the care of patients with challenges in wound, ostomy and continence and over 1,000 members overall.
NSWOCC acts in the public interest for Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence to give national leadership in wound, ostomy and continence promoting high standards for NSWOC practice, education, research and administration to achieve quality specialized nursing care.
"We're thrilled to partner with WoundWISE, a truly community-driven initiative offering tangible skills development through unique hands-on labs. This collaborative workshop is designed to bring clinicians together from across the healthcare continuum, empowering our local professionals to collectively elevate patient care throughout our community and, soon, communities across Canada"
Robert Fuller
Managing Director, Biomiq Inc.
"Lifelong learning in wound care is vital , and hands-on skills labs help participants practice new techniques and learn innovative approaches. Partnering with WoundWISE is beneficial because it offers a forum with a focus on practical training to enhance skills, confidence, and patient outcomes—supporting professional growth in wound care for Canadian healthcare professionals."
Cathy Harley
CEO, Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC)
