All Exhibits, Presentations and Refreshments are Complimentary
 
 
   Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Participant Knowledge: 2 - 4 - 1 

Conference Objectives
Participants at this conference will:
  • Attend clinical workshops relevant to their practice area
  • Discuss clinical issues with the speakers and other participants
  • Discover the latest products available for their clients
  • Network with their peers, clinical experts, health care providers and others
  • Explore innovative approaches to practice issues
 
Concurrent Workshops

8:30 am – 9:00 am Continental Breakfast and Trade Show
Continental Breakfast    sponsored by:  
inv
8:30 am – 4:30 pm Trade Show
  This year’s Trade Show, with more than 50 exhibiting companies, will highlight home medical supplies and equipment; mobility and seating products; lift positioning transfer solutions; support surfaces; respiratory care; van conversions and many more home health care products.
9:00 am –9:15 am Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:15 am – 10:15 am Opening Keynote Speakers:
 
md Inspiring Excellence
Mark Tewksbury and Debbie Muir
Great Traits Inc.

Great Traits Inc. is a company that inspires possibility and excellence. Founded by Mark Tewksbury and Debbie Muir in 2008, Great Traits engages people to be champions in their own lives. Connecting individuals, teams and organizations to the fundamentals of achievers, leaders and legacy, they drive performance and reach best results.

Mark Tewksbury is the star athlete who burst out of the water at the Barcelona Olympics; an Olympic champion with gold, silver and bronze medals in hand, numerous awards, and inductions into three major Halls of Fame.

Debbie Muir is one of the Olympic movement’s most winning coaches.  The ‘Coach of the Coaches’ for the Canadian team at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games, as well as an instrumental member of Own the Podium, Debbie shares her experience and talent in leading individuals, professionals and organizations from all over the world to achieve their optimum performance.
10:15 am – 11:00 am Refreshments and Trade Show
Morning Refreshments    sponsored by:   ml
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Concurrent Workshops

 b    Ethics and Professionalism in a Changing World

 i    Pressure Management: What Happens If ... WORKSHOP WITHDRAWN

 a    Support Surface Selection: A Practice Evaluation

 i    UTIs and Intermittent Catheterization: What Does the Evidence Say?

 b    The Hands-On Assessment: It's More than Just Measuring!

 i    Driver Rehabilitation Basics
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Buffet Luncheon and Trade Show
Delegate Luncheon    sponsored by:   amg
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm   Concurrent Workshops

 a    Simply Case Studies

 i    Minimizing Bed Entrapment Risk in Long Term Care Homes

 b    Resident Handling Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) Reduction in ECU and Changing Practice
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm  Concurrent Workshops

 i    Head Positioning: Problems or Possibilities?

 a    Support Surface Selection: A Practice Evaluation

 b    Home Entrance Adaptations for Increased Usability
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm Concurrent Workshops

 b    Ethics and Professionalism in a Changing World

 i    Pressure Mapping and Clinical Practice – What does it Really Mean?   NEW

 i    UTIs and Intermittent Catheterization: What Does the Evidence Say?
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Concurrent Workshops

 i    Head Positioning: Problems or Possibilities?

 b    The Hands-On Assessment: It's More than Just Measuring!

 a    Simply Case Studies
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Refreshments and Trade Show
Afternoon Refreshments     sponsored by:   ml
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Concurrent Workshops


 i    Driver Rehabilitation Basics

 i    Minimizing Bed Entrapment Risk in Long Term Care Homes
 
 
Workshops
 
Ethics and Professionalism in a Changing World  
This presentation will define professionalism, ethical behaviour and how these characteristics impact our assistive technology industry. Practical examples of how all team members work together and ensure ethical and professional behaviour will be the focus of the presentation. Hypothetical and real situations will be presented and the challenges of incorporating standards of practice and other guidelines will be discussed.

Brenlee Mogul-Rotman , B.Sc.O.T., ATP, OT Reg (Ont), Occupational Therapist, Toward Independence

Objectives/Outcomes:
  • The attendee will be able to define and distinguish between professionalism, ethics, standards of practice, licensure and credentialing.
  • The attendee will understand his/her role within the rehab team and ensure intervention in a professional and appropriate manner, within his/her scope of practice.
  • The attendee will better understand the impact and challenges of maintaining ethics and professionalism on a daily basis with our current industry changes and limitations to funding and services.
 

Pressure Mapping and Clinical Practice – What does it Really Mean?   *NEW*
This workshop will provide participants with an overview of pressure mapping and its use in clinical practice. Come explore the answers to common clinical questions such as:

  • Do incontinence pads really increase pressure?
  • How much pressure is too much?
  • What is the best way to complete a weight shift?
  • Does the head of the bed really need to be below 30 degrees?

Linda Norton, OT Reg.(ONT), MScCH, National Education, Shoppers Home Health Care


Support Surface Selection: A Practice Evaluation a
How do you know if a therapeutic support surface is "right" for an individual client? A practice evaluation was conducted on the Therapeutic Support Surface Algorithm as part of a larger mattress replacement program. Come hear what we learned, and discover how this applies to you and your clients.

Julia Pereira, BA Kin, BHSc OT, Occupational Therapist, Louis Brier Home and Hospital
Linda Norton, OT Reg.(ONT), MScCH, National Education, Shoppers Home Health Care

Objectives/Outcomes:
  • Explore choosing therapeutic support surfaces not just for individual clients, but for facilities
  • Discover the results of our practice evaluation
  • Apply the lessons we learned to their own practice setting

 
UTIs and Intermittent Catheterization: What Does the Evidence Say? i
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a health risk in clients with neurogenic bladders. Clinical best practice will be discussed using an algorithm to highlight the assessment, treatment, and follow up process supported by research evidence and expert clinical practice. Client education handouts on UTI prevention and treatment will be shared.

Timothy Hill, BS C BHS C OT, AB SCI Task Team Coordinator, Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta)
Raj Parmar, BN RN MN, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Physiatry Department, Dept. of Clinical Neuroscience, Foothills Medical Centre

Objectives/Outcomes:
  • Increased awareness on the part of health service providers regarding best practices with catheter use;
  • Impact consumer’s health/wellbeing through increased community capacity, skills and abilities which support effective UTI management
  • To advocate for improvements and modify systems to facilitate ongoing steps towards evidence based standards and best practices for catheter use and UTI treatment
  • Client brochures and clinical algorithm will be used as a communication and education tools with consumers and their primary care providers


The Hands-On Assessment: It's More than Just Measuring! b
Completing a thorough hands-on evaluation is the most important aspect of the seating and mobility assessment as it provides the foundation from which a prescription is based.This interactive session will show therapists the “how to” and the “why” of a mat evaluation. It cannot be missed.

Sheilagh Sherman, OT Reg. (Ont.), Clinical Rehab Product Consultant, Sunrise Medical

Objectives/Outcomes:
  • Be able to identify the load bearing surfaces relative to the seated position
  • Be able to identify five key pieces of client information necessary for optimal seating and mobility prescription  derived from the mat assessment
  • Know how to complete a hands-on assessment with a client in supine and in sitting within their practice settings
  • Understand how to identify fixed versus flexible postures


Driver Rehabilitation Basics i
Driving in today’s world is a hot topic. Losing your driver’s license for any reason has broad reaching implications affecting mobility, work, family and socialization. The elderly are especially affected with the loss of their license for age-related and medical reasons. Losing their independent mobility has far reaching implications, further decaying their independence. It is important that we as therapists are aware of these effects and assess clients on an individual basis allowing clients to keep their independent mobility for as long as possible, keeping in mind the safety of the client and the general public.

Larry Bowen, BSc (Kinesiology), CDRS (Certified Driver Rehab Specialist), Owner /Operator, Larry Bowen Driver Rehab Inc.

Objectives/Outcomes:
  • Understand process of licensing removal and relicensing
  • Implications of license removal for the client
  • Become familiar with basic driving assessments
  • Adaptations and equipment and the importance of relationship between the assessor, the vendor and the client


Simply Case Studies a
Do contour, shape, size, performance, programming, and/or set-up make a difference when determining functionality as well as comfort and pressure management of a seating and mobility system? What happens when what is available doesn’t work, but you know that there is greater potential? Through the use of unique case studies, this session will review the decision-making process utilized in determining what seating or mobility system will work when “standard off-the-shelf systems” don’t. How do you know if you can change things? How do you know what is available? Can you modify, adapt and create new systems that allow your client to move or sit comfortably and functionally? We will take a look at the clinical presentation of a variety of clients, assessment/simulation data, and trial fittings required to achieve a final result. Utilization of “off-the-shelf” as well as custom configured systems will be explored throughout this session, as well as critical techniques utilized in achieving the desired end result.

Sheila Buck, B.Sc.(OT), Reg. (Ont.), Occupational Therapist, Owner, Therapy NOW!

 Objectives/Outcomes:
  • Identify parameters of seating/mobility devices related to asymmetrical shapes/limited physical capacity
  • Increase awareness of the ability to modify systems to enhance function
  • Understand techniques and measurements to utilize when creating custom modified systems.


Minimizing Bed Entrapment Risk in Long Term Care Homes i
As part of the Long Term Care Homes Act, home operators are responsible for addressing bed entrapment risks resulting from unsafe beds, rails and/or mattresses. This presentation will describe a standardized evaluation process, as well as entrapment reduction strategies to maintain resident safety.

Margot McWhirter, OT Reg.(Ont), MA, Clinical Educator, Long Term Care Division, Shoppers Home Health Care

Objectives/Outcomes:
  • Outline the "seven zones of bed entrapment" and their associated risk
  • Describe a process for evaluating high-risk residents and/or unsafe beds
  • Review corrective measures for eliminating bed entrapment risks

 
Resident Handling Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) Reduction in ECU and Changing Practice b
This project was designed to reduce MSIs during patient handling. A Vancouver extended care site participated in the project which involved an MSI Prevention Coordinator and 3 care aides to deal with potential resident handling issues. MSI stats, techniques, and equipment will be presented.

Liz Ball, BSc (PT), EJ Physiotherapy

Objectives/Outcomes:
  • Gain knowledge in techniques and equipment available to reduce MSIs
  • Enhance problem solving skills
  • Be aware of this approach for changing practice

 
Head Positioning: Problems or Possibilities? i
Positioning of the head can provide challenges to clinicians developing seating and mobility solutions. It is vital that we attempt to position each client’s head not only for postural alignment and organ function but also for optimal social and environmental interaction. This session will utilize case studies and hands-on equipment selection and adjustment to illustrate common head positioning issues and develop strategies for successful solutions.

Kathryn Fisher, B.Sc.(OT), ATP, Clinical Educator, Seating and Mobility Specialist, Shoppers Home Health Care

Objectives/Outcomes:
  • Participants will understand basic principles of seating and positioning
  • Participants will identify and problem solve issues with head positioning
  • Participants will develop strategies to create head positioning systems for clients with complex needs

 
Home Entrance Adaptations for Increased Usability b
The entrance is an important area to consider when adapting the home as it can affect an individual’s ability to safely engage in activities inside and outside of the home. This workshop will focus on accessible entrance solutions, discussion of relevant code and design standards, and costs and funding sources.

 Ailsa McGurk, BScOT, MSc, Accessible Housing Society

 Objectives/Outcomes:
  • To discuss various accessible entrance solutions and appropriate use of these solutions
  • To discuss building code and design standards as they pertain to accessible entrance solutions
  • To discuss cost and funding sources available for entrance modifications

 
 
 

Sponsors

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 Silver
 Bronze
 Additional Sponsors
2011 Exhibitors
Adapt Solutions
Advanced Health Care Products
Airway Surgical Appliances Ltd.
AMG Medical
Blake Medical Distribution
BraunAbility
Bruno Independent Living Aids, Inc.
BSN Medical Inc.
Canadian Orthopaedic Supply
DJO Global Canada
Doris Hosiery
Drive Medical
East Penn Canada
Evolution Technologies Inc.
Fiberlinks Textiles Inc.
Future Mobility Healthcare
Golden Technologies of Canada
Handicare
HoMedics Group Canada
Invacare Canada
Maple Leaf Wheelchair
MediSystem
MedSupply – (Dana Douglas/Dynamic)
Nighthawk Mfg Inc / Artisan of Canada
Otto Bock HealthCare
Parsons ADL Inc.
PDG Mobility & Ranger Wheelchairs
Permobil Canada
Pride Mobility Products
Prism Medical
Q’Straint/Sure-Lok
Quality Life Services
Rotec International
SCA Personal Health Care
Sigvaris Corp.
Stannah Stairlifts
Sunrise Medical
VMI