Melbourne Carex 2012

By John Connole
Saturday, 01 December, 2012


Australia’s Premier Health, Aged Care & Disability Expo” for Managers, Health & other Professionals, staff … Caulfield Racecourse, April 18 & 19, 0930-1600, Free admission


Once again in 2012, Total Aged Services is pleased to present Melbourne CAREX. The warmest of invitations is extended for you and your colleagues/ contacts to attend Melbourne CAREX 2012 - “Australia’s Premier Health, Aged Care & Disability Expo” for managers, health and other professionals, staff … we encourage you to “spread the word” re the Expo through your professional networks.


Melbourne CAREX 2012 is a professional event not to be missed ….



  • It is a great opportunity for professional networking

  • It has a diverse range of product, service, information & education based exhibitors (120 sites) - all in one location at one time

  • It is free to attend

  • It offers a selection of free mini workshops

  • Attendance at the Expo can earn CPD hours for relevant health professionals

  • It features four excellent half day fee paying seminars (each with a two for one early bird special) - details following …


Melbourne CAREX 2012 is for managers & professionals working in or with the following sectors/services ….



  • Acute care

  • Residential aged care

  • Home & community care (HACC)

  • Retirement living

  • Disability


Melbourne CAREX 2012 is for ….



  • CEOs

  • Managers

  • Operators and developers

  • Purchasing/supply officers

  • Nurses

  • Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, dietitians, psychologists …

  • Case managers

  • Architects, interior designers

  • Diversional therapists and leisure and lifestyle staff

  • Catering and environmental services staff

  • OHS professionals

  • PCAs, carers, students …

  • All other professionals/staff working in the ectors mentioned


Half pay fee paying seminars at Melbourne CAREX 2012


(Each seminar is to be held from 0930-1300; Registration fee = $132 inc. GST; First 25 registrants for each seminar qualify for the 2 for 1 early bird special)


Wednesday April 18 2012


PAIN MANAGEMENT: Pulling it all together


Seminar overview


‘Successful’ pain management for clients is dependent on a number of factors. This seminar seeks to provide a contemporary road map for achieving positive outcomes in this challenging clinical area.


Target audience


Nurses and other health professionals working in a wide variety of clinical settings and with a diverse range of clients …. acute care, residential aged care, home/community care services. This seminar assumes participants have an existing solid foundation in pain management principles and practice. It is not an introductory level forum.


Seminar details


The seminar will specifically explore:


Policy/procedures related to pain management



  • Exploring the why, what, how, when …


Leadership and education



  • Assessing your current situation

  • Structures and strategies to ensure all relevant staff have the required knowledge and skills


The importance of a person-centered approach



  • Perceptions and expectations - clients and staff

  • Assessment

  • Types of pain

  • A holistic approach to pain/comfort issues


Pills, potions and patches - pharmacological update



  • A review and update of key issues – frequency, modes of administration, prn regimes, adjunct medications, opioid usage …


Wednesday April 18 2012


PERSON-CENTERED PRACTICE IN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY


This seminar is organised and hosted by Total Aged Services in conjunction with Occupational Therapy Australia


Victoria Division


Seminar overview


Assistive Technology (AT) is a key intervention which creates possibilities and opportunities for consumers.


This seminar will be a forum for delegates to confirm and strengthen their knowledge and practice as it relates to AT.


It presents a great chance to engage with quality presenters; to network with other AT prescribers, and to get up to date with the rapidly changing policy and service environment in Victoria.


Target audience


Allied Health Professionals who work with or prescribe AT will be able to hear the latest evidence and be updated on current practice issues. Specifically targeted to occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and other prescribers of AT, from a wide variety of clinical settings and with a diverse range of clients, this seminar showcases essential AT knowledge for Victorian practitioners.


Seminar details


The seminar will specifically explore:


Evidence Based Practice



  • The current evidence base for aids and equipment (assistive technology)


The Consumer Perspective (consumers of AEAA and Ability Technology)



  • Aids and equipment priorities for consumers

  • Collaborative practice elements

  • Valued life outcome domains


Tools for Maintaining Evidence Based Practice as a Clinician



  • Credentialing via ILC Assistive Technology Learning Model

  • Showcasing the Assistive Technology Learning Model: wheelchairs and hoists

  • Resources: update on the National Database


Current Practice issues in Victoria



  • Current funding of AT

  • Credentialing of prescribers via State Wide Equipment Program (SWEP)

  • The implications of a National Disability Insurance Scheme BIRD 2 FOR 1


Thursday April 19 2012


PERSON-CENTERED CONTINENCE CARE: Seeking realistic outcomes


Seminar overview


Continence problems are a central issue for the majority of frail older people. These problems can have a significant effect on their quality of life but people are often reluctant to raise the issue. Common reasons for not talking about this issue with health professionals include: it is difficult for an adult to say ‘I wet or soil my pants’ it is seen as part of getting old and nothing can be done about it, or it is not a big enough problem to bother health professionals about. In addition some older people mistakenly believe they will be placed into residential care because of their incontinence. For all of these reasons it can be difficult for health professionals in both community and residential setting to get good enough data to plan and provide continence care that is person centred where the individual is an active partner in the process.


Purpose of the seminar


The seminar will explore in depth the issues surrounding continence care management and strategies to enhance the individual’s health and quality of life outcomes. The discussion and exploration will be most pertinent to COMMUNITY CARE settings.


Seminar details


The seminar will specifically explore:



  • Overview of incontinence and person centred care

  • Living with incontinence

  • Focus on key components of a continence assessment – getting the data to make informed clinical decisions for continence management

  • Strategies that promote and maintain continence – an often forgotten component of care

  • Common management strategies

  • Toileting programs what is best practice?

  • Continence aids selection - speed dating with the product companies to get to know the products

  • Specific management for nocturia, urgency and recurrent UTIs


Thursday April 19 2012


DEPRESSION & ANXIETY DISORDERS IN OLDER PEOPLE


Seminar overview


Recently, the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) confirmed the rate of depression in residential aged care at 34.7 per cent. Prevalence rates for anxiety disorders are as yet unconfirmed but believed to be higher than depression. NARI also confirmed the rates for community dwelling older people which are more in line with general prevalence rates. However, rates for frail older people in the community who require significant supports are twice that of less frail older people. These startling statistics form the basis for this seminar on depression and anxiety disorders in older people. This seminar will detail the latest evidence around depression and anxiety disorders as well as the latest screening, management and treatment of depression and anxiety disorders in older people. Also, there will be an exploration of how we can boost the mental health of older people accessing residential or community services.


Target audience


Senior nursing, allied health and clinical staff working with older adults in acute, residential or home/ community care settings.


Seminar details


The seminar will specifically explore:


Understanding depression and anxiety disorders



  • Getting on the same page in terms of meanings/definitions

  • Facts/figures, prevalence, trends, relevant research


Understanding depression and anxiety disorders in older people



  • Let’s look at the specifics and issues for this age group


Understanding risk and protective factors for older people



  • What do we know? How should this instruct our professional practice?

  • How can we be more proactive

  • Education - clients and colleagues


Screening, treatment and management



  • A person-centered approach

  • The importance of information and communication

  • The multidisciplinary team

  • Contemporary management approaches in these areas


In summary …


Melbourne CAREX 2012


“Australia’s Premier Health, Aged Care & Disability Expo” for Managers, Health Professionals, staff …


April 18 & 19, open 0930-1600, Caulfield Racecourse. FREE ADMISSION.


Review, learn, network, compare, invest … all in a unique one stop environment


Remember attendance can earn CPD Hours.


To register your free attendance for Melbourne CAREX 2012, go to: www.totalagedservices.com.au/att.asp?city=Melbourne


For other information regarding the expo, go to:


http://www.totalagedservices.com.au/carex.asp


PLEASE FEEL FREE TO “SPREAD THE WORD” RE THE EXPO THROUGH YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS - IT’S A GREAT EVENT TO ATTEND WITH FIVE OR 10 COLLEAGUES!


For all enquiries regarding the Expo, contact


Wayne Woff (Manager, Total Aged Services)


P 03 9571 5606 / 0422 484 209; F 03 9571 9708


office@totalagedservices.com.au


www.totalagedservices.com.au

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