Meditrax 13th Annual Training Day
EVENTS
The Team at Meditrax is proud to present our 13th Annual Training Day.
Please join us for a day of learning and connecting with others.
Places are limited so please book to avoid disappointment.
Meet Your Speakers
Dr Melanie Wroth
Dr Wroth is a Senior Staff Specialist in Geriatric Medicine at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. She has been extensively engaged in clinical teaching especially in Geriatric Medicine and is a Clinical Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney. She has been a consultant to the NSW Medical Council and is a senior member of the Guardianship Division of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Dr Anthony Marinucci
Dr Anthony Marinucci is a generalist aged care practitioner with extensive experience in the aged care sector. He holds the position of national chair for the RACGP specific interest group for Aged Care, in which he is actively involved in advocacy and policy consultation for improving aged care standards in this country.
Catherine Laird
Catherine Laird has a background in community pharmacy, having over 20 years of experience in this field working as both a retail pharmacist and a consultant pharmacist completing HMRs and RMMRs. During this time, she developed a passion for all things endocrinology leading to her becoming a Credentialled Diabetes Educator. In recent years, Catherine has transitioned from community pharmacy to focus on aged care and general practice, and is now undertaking a PhD with the University of Technology Sydney. In keeping with her passion for endocrinology, Catherine’s research is focused on improving osteoporosis management for Australian aged care residents.
Dr Radheshan Baskaran
Dr Radheshan Baskaran is a staff specialist in geriatric and general medicine at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai hospital in Sydney. He is also a clinical associate lecturer for the University of Sydney.
Dr Baskaran has a special interest in dementia and cognitive disorders. He worked heavily with residential aged care facilities in the Hornsby region as a part of the GRACE outreach service. He is currently managing the specialised dementia unit at Hornsby hospital.
Sunanda Rastogi
Sunanda is a seasoned and energetic Nurse Practitioner with 17 years clinical experience spanning from working as a complex wound consultant, facilitated NP clinics, RN in Spinal Cord ICU and multiple senior manager roles in Residential Aged Care.
Sunanda’s background includes Masters in clinical education, Masters in clinical leadership, Diploma in business education and various certification in Dementia and health managements. Sunanda facilitates informative presentations and workshops on wound management and aged care topics aligned with aged care quality standards.
Clinical Masterclass with
Jennifer Judd & Leanne Askey-Doran
Providing excellence in Medication Governance Education.
Sharing knowledge and collaborating to achieve the best health outcomes for Residents.
Training Day Program
- 8:30 am – 9:00 am
Registration
Endeavour Room 1 & 2 Ballroom9:00 am – 9:15 am
Welcome9:15 am – 10:00 am
Catherine Laird, Clinical Pharmacist and Diabetes Educator
Presentation:
Diabetes Management in Aged Care – Side Effects of Diabetes on Osteoporosis
Management10:00 am – 10:45am
Dr. Radheshan Baskaran, Geriatrician
Presentation:
Dementia – Cognitive Decline in Aged Care10:45am – 11:00am Morning Tea
11:00 am – 11:45 am
Dr. Anthony Marinucci, General Practitioner
Presentation:
Managing Patients in Aged Care – Weaning Chemical Restraint11.45am – 12.30 pm
Sunanda Rastogi, Nurse Practitioner – Complex Care and Wound Management, SR Care
Presentation:
Wound Management in Residential Aged Care12:30pm – 1:15pm Lunch
1:15 pm – 2:00 pm
Dr. Melanie Wroth, Clinical Advisor – Aged Care Commission
Presentation:
Psychotropics, Chemical Restraint and Consent2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Q & A Session
Dr. Melanie Wroth, Clinical Advisor – Aged Care Commission
Leanne Askey-Doran, Clinical Pharmacist, Medication Governance3:00pm – 3:15pm Afternoon Tea
3:15 pm – 4:15 pm
Clinical Masterclass with Jennifer Judd & Leanne Askey-DoranMeditrax Clinical Pharmacists
4:15 pm Close
Date : Friday 26th May 2023
Venue: Novotel Brighton-Le Sands
Time: 8:30 am – 4:15 pm
Electronic Workbook & Up to 12 CPD points available upon completion of questionnaire
Parking: $15 flat rate available to delegates
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