From the Presidents Desk…

2004 was certainly been a busy and stimulating year for SAWMA members. As I have outlined previously there have been a number of important events that have broadened our knowledge of best wound management practices and added to the debates about best management practice and strategies in management. 2005 promises interesting developments at both local and national level.

The SAWMA committee have spent time reflecting on what has been achieved and where to in 2005. As well, at a National level the Australian Wound Management Research Fund (AWMRF) has been established and the Australian Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (APUAP) is being established and it is hoped that both will be operational during this year. Feed back on the Jillian Swaine ‘Multidisciplinary Care of Pressure Ulcers’ workshop and the Keys to Confidence and Competence has been excellent. The Trade was very supportive and a record number of 15 different companies attended the Seminar on Saturday 9 October 2004. This added immensely to the day and SAWMA committee extend its sincere thanks to those companies who supported us via attendance and also by sponsorship. A sincere thank you to Smith and Nephew, our Principal sponsor and to Convatec and Atlas for satchel inserts which all add to the day. S& N also sponsored the Happy Hour that was a tasty way to end a very worthwhile day. Some of the papers presented are contained in this newsletter and can also be found on our website.

As you are aware we have not always been able to commence our education meetings on time this year. Often the circumstances have been beyond our control, however some of the factors we can do something about. Therefore we have purchased a data projector and computer to facilitate the evenings. Also the Committee sought the opinions of the Trade on how we can facilitate the Trade Display and the evening and this has resulted in a number of changes to the format of the evening. We will commence with the Trade Display and light refreshments (as we have done previously at UniSA) at 1845 and run for 45 minutes. A bell will be rung at 1925 and the doors to the meeting room shut at 1930. This does not mean you can’t enter however it means that if you are talking with the Trade you can do so with out disrupting the meeting and then enter the meeting. We will see how this goes but it should enable the evenings to flow smoothly and not be quite as late finishing in the past. Your feedback is welcome.

The AGM offers you a chance to consider how you can be involved in SAWMA. A number of positions will become vacant and you will find a nomination form in this newsletter and also on the website. We are seeking nominations for President, Vice President, Treasurer and 3 committee members. Please consider if you could make a contribution to the role that SAWMA committee and nominate.

I would like to extend my grateful appreciation to the members of SAWMA committee. They are a very committed group of people who work hard to make the educational evenings and seminars that are held very successful. I wish to particularly thank Carol Amos the Vice president who will retire from the committee in February. Carol has been wonderful in her support to me. She has served several terms on the committee during the past 12 years and her enthusiasm and commitment will be missed. Thank you Carol. We wish you well in your retirement.

I recommend the February meeting to you. The focus is on the specialist role of Nurse Practitioners in Wound Management. Terry Swanson an endorsed Nurse Practitioner in Wound Management with the Nurses Board of Victoria and 2 of our committee members Margie and Sue who are studying and preparing for the opportunity to become endorsed with the Nurses Board of Sth Australia as Nurse Practitioners will speak about the path towards this event. This should be a great evening.

Once again I wish to remind you all that the SAWMA meetings will be held at the venue of
Enterprise House 136 Greenhill Road Unley. This venue has a 130 undercover car park on site.

The SAWMA committee thanks you for your continued support throughout 2004 and we look forward to preparing an interesting and stimulating program for you in 2005. Please consider nominating for the vacant positions. Best wishes for 2005

With kind regards
Judith Manning

Presenter: Sue Templeton CNC RDNS & Michael Arthur CN Para Quad Assoc Risk Assessment and Management Plans

Power Point Presentation

Presenter: Prof. Linda Saunders Dean School Nursing and Midwifery FUSA Documentation and the Law

Power Point Presentation

South Australian Wound Management Association Inc. Annual General Meeting Nomination Form
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Education programs offered in South Australia

University of South Australia School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Wound Management Program (9 credit points) Distance education either online or external mode. Commences first Monday of each week as the participant chooses. Credit may be granted on application in the School of Nursing and Midwifery’s accredited programs. Cost on application. Enquiries: Tal Ellis Ph 8302 2673

Carmen George. Clinical Nursing Specialist Services. Sessions, study days, mini courses in wound management, all designed to meet the needs of your organisation. Also sessions on stoma care and continence management offered. For more information and costs please contact Carmen George Ph 0414226779.

RDNS . The Education centre, RDNS currently offers two courses in wound management. One is by attendance that offers a certificate or 3 unit credit option within the School of Nursing , Flinders University of South Australia and the other is by distance education, that offers a certificate or 6 credit option. (with School of Nursing and Midwifery FUSA) Ph 8206 0066

RNDS Master Class In Wound Care For information phone 8206 0066

From the Membership Officer
Your renewal for membership is now due . You will receive an Invoice for this and we would appreciate prompt payment please. It is customary for SAWMA to post receipts to you with the newsletter so if you renew before 31 March 2005 your receipt will be posted with the newsletter in April 2005. If you pay just after a mail-out it may be some time before the receipt is posted to you as we usually post receipts with newsletters to minimise postage costs. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

The next mailout is in mid April 2005.

From the Editor
Meeting Suggestions

We are always ready to listen to your suggestions, especially in relation to your educational needs. If you have suggestions, please complete the following slip and either post it to us, or drop it in the suggestion box at the next meeting or speak to a committee member and we will do our best to meet your needs.

Topic Suggestions

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Thanks

This newsletter aims to share information about contemporary issues in wound management. Please submit your contributions, resources, tips, case studies etc and ideas to us. The closing date for the next newsletter is 31 December 2004

Judith Manning 8449 3901 or email manningfamily@ozemail.com.au

Dairy dates
SAWMA meeting dates 2005 at 1845 hours:
Venue: Enterprise House, 136 Greenhill Road Unley

Other very important dates
8 March 7pm SAVNA Enterprise House Topic: Compression Therapy

10-12 March 2005
34 th Aust Assoc Stomal Therapy Nurses Conference: Convention Centre Adelaide
Ring 8338 4186 for details

SAWMA Members $515 before 1 Feb 05 thereafter $555 Day registration $250
Guest Speakers include: Dr Biruk Tafesse Fistula Hospital Addis Ababa Ethiopia,
Carmen George, Elizabeth English, Sue McKay, Mr Nick Rieger, Dr John Joseph,
Mr John Greenwood. Also Pre conference workshops included.

15-18 March 2006 AWMA 6th National Conference Canberra www.awma.com.au

July 2008 3rd World Union Wound Healing Society Meeting
Toronto Canada

SAWMA pager 8378 8884

Committee members can be contacted by phone, via the mailing address or through a message on the telephone pager 8378 8884