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Presentations from the webinar: Preventing and managing skin problems in the residential care setting

23rd November, 2023

On 15 November 2023, Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission held a webinar about preventing and managing skin problems in the residential care setting.

In the webinar, the audience had the opportunity to hear from two speakers about these topics: 

  • how to prevent and manage skin tears
  • a closer look at pressure injuries
  • incontinence dermatitis
  • fungal infections
  • defining skin infections.

Copies of the two main presentations can be downloaded below.