10th Annual Comprehensive Wound Care Symposium: Multidisciplinary Perspectives & New Innovations

Pittsburgh, PA US
October 13, 2023 to October 14, 2023

*This meeting will be held in person as well as an option for virtual attendance.

This conference is designed to provide state-of-the-art information and best practice guidelines in the treatment of acute and chronic wounds. Both medical and surgical management strategies to optimize wound healing will be addressed.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
We will be accepting poster abstracts from April 10th through September 15th on research and case studies as they relate to wound care. If selected, you will have the opportunity to present your poster. It will be displayed throughout the designated viewing areas during the conference, and abstracts will be published in the conference program. Prizes and certificates will be awarded to the highest-rated poster in each category.

For more information on submitting an abstract for consideration, please visit: https://pr-ca.upmc.com/events/092222-wound-care-symposium-call-for-abstracts 

Additional question, please contact: 

•    Cecilia Zamarripa - zamarripaca@upmc.edu or Constance Greco - grecocm2@upmc.edu.

Target Audience

This course is intended for physicians, nurses, physical therapists, podiatrists, advanced practice providers, and all clinicians involved in wound healing or wound care issues. Course material will benefit both novice and experienced clinicians.

Learning Objectives

The goal of this symposium is to provide a comprehensive overview on the treatment of wound care-related issues and innovations in the field. Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
•    Understand strategies to manage A1C and optimize wound healing
•    Increase knowledge of alternative managements for lower extremity edema 
•    Examine the care of the wound patient with chronic renal disease 
•    Increase awareness of pressure injury prevention across care continuums 
•    Recognize crucial elements of care management
•    Gain knowledge about wound care and innovations in the home
•    Review information presented on clinical posters
•    Understand current management of the Diabetic Foot Ulcer
•    Evaluate offloading strategies for foot wounds 
•    Grasp knowledge of how reflux plays a role in the management of venous ulcers
•    Discover the interventions to increase blood flow for treatment in arterial ulcers
•    Discuss the obstacles for treatment of lymphedema 
•    Understand the unique physiology and comprehensive care need of a geriatric patient with wounds 
•    Realize the process of clinicopathologic correlation of the leg ulcers from the dermatologist perspective
•    Define the proper assessment and management of burns that present to the wound clinic
•    Conceptualize the outlook of wound care science
•    Analyze current smart technologies and their role in chronic wound care
•    Review surgical options for limb salvage 
•    Examine the management of a colonized wound  
•    Correlate diagnosis and treatment of wound infections
•    Investigate what is antimicrobial stewardship and why all wound care professionals should care 
•    Assess principles of good antibiotic prescription
•    Determine the effects of nutrition on wound healing
•    Heighten awareness and management of peristomal skin complications 
•    List 10 benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 0.25 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 0.25 Attendance
Course opens: 
03/24/2023
Course expires: 
12/31/2023
Event starts: 
10/13/2023 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
10/14/2023 - 2:15pm EDT
Cost:
$1.00

Schedule
Friday, Oct. 13, 2023
7:00am - 5:00pm

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.     WELCOME RECEPTION! 
Networking, Hors d oeuvres, Beverages 

Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023
7:00am - 2:15pm

 

The University Club
123 University Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
United States

Meeting Location
The University Club
123 University Place                                                                                                                                  
Pittsburgh, PA 15213                                                                                                               
412-648-8213

Travel

Lodging
The Oaklander Hotel
5130 Bigelow Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-578-8500

***Discounted Room Block Rate of $239 Plus Taxes Available Until 9.13.23***

• Attendees should contact the Oaklander (Marriott) reservations line at 877-829-2429 or 412-578-8500, or online via the available Reservation Link: Book your group rate for 10th Annual Wound Symposium , no later than 9.13.23.  Guests making such reservations must identify themselves as members of Group to receive the discounted rate.  
• *Note, there is also a Ramada/Wyndham hotel very near the meeting venue as well. Call (855) 680-3239 to make a reservation.  There in NOT a room block at this hotel, ONLY at the Oaklander.

Parking
Daily valet parking at the Oaklander Hotel is available to overnight guests for $38 per night.
Please note that valet can park only standard size vehicles, no oversize vehicles can be accommodated.

Self-Day parking is available for non-hotel guests at Soldiers & Sailors Parking Garage
4390 Bigelow Blvd
Pittsburgh PA 15213:

•    0-1 hours: $4.00
•    1-2 hours: $5.00
•    2-4 hours: $7.00
•    4-6 hours: $8.00
•    6-8 hours $10.00
•    8-10 hours $12.00
•    10 Hours to 12:00 am $14.00
 

This activity is approved for the following credit:  AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™,  and ANCC. Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity. 

Available Credit

  • 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 0.25 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 0.25 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$1.00
Please login or register to take this course.

Registration Information

Pre-Register

Pre-Registrations are due by October 12th, 2023.

Live Registration is limited to the first 200 registrants. Registering online is the quickest and easiest way to reserve your space. 

To Register, 
- If you already have an account w/ CCEHS, click ‘Log In’ and enter your username and password.  You must create an account if new to CCEHS, choose ‘Register’ and enter all requested information.                                        
- After successfully registering, an electronic confirmation will be sent to the email address you provided when you registered. 

A confirmation letter will be faxed, mailed, or emailed. If registration is completed by the deadline, a confirmation will be sent via the method you registered. Please note: Registration is not complete until you receive your confirmation. If you do not receive confirmation within seven days of registration, please contact us at 724-720-5959                                                                                                                        

You must bring your confirmation with you to the conference.   

 

On-Site Registration
After October 12th, all registrations for this conference are accepted as on-site registrations, provided space is still available.  The preferred method is to pre-register.  If done on-site, you will need to step out of line and complete the online registration outlined in the pre-registration section or complete a paper form accompanied by credit card where you will be enrolled after the conclusion of the event.

Virtual Registration
This conference will also have a Virtual Online Meeting Option managed by.  Virtual registration is limited to the first 500 registrants.  The registration link will be provided after successful registration is completed via CCEHS and will be active for viewing the day of the conference.

Cancellation
All cancellations must be in writing and sent to us via U.S. mail, email or fax (see contact information below). Tuition for cancellations postmarked or date stamped before September 15thwill be refunded in full. After September 15th, a $25 administrative fee will be assessed, the remaining amount refunded, and no refunds will be made after October 6th

Cancellation requests can be made to:
Jodi Boory, BSN, RN, CRRN, ACHRN, CWCA, OMS
Manager, Wound Care
UPMC Wound Healing Services at UPMC Passavant
2030 Mackenzie Way, Ste 400
Cranberry Twp., PA 16066
Phone: 724-720-5959
Fax: 724-772-8276
Email:
booryjl@upmc.edu


Registration Fees

Registration Levels

 

Registration Rates

Early Bird (by Aug 31st)

Registration Rates

(After Aug 31st)

 

 

PHYSICIAN

 

 

NON-UPMC

Full Conference LIVE

$299

$349

1-Day Registration (Friday) LIVE

$169

$179

1-Day Registration (Saturday) LIVE

$169

$179

Full Conference Virtual

$249

$299

UPMC

Full Conference LIVE

$269

$319

1-Day Registration (Friday) LIVE

$149

$159

1-Day Registration (Saturday) LIVE

$149

$159

Full Conference Virtual

$219

$269

 

NON-PHYSICIAN

 

 

NON-UPMC

Full Conference LIVE

$249

$299

1-Day Registration (Friday) LIVE

$129

$159

1-Day Registration (Saturday) LIVE

$129

$159

Full Conference Virtual

$199

$249

UPMC

Full Conference LIVE

$219

$269

1-Day Registration (Friday) LIVE

$119

$129

1-Day Registration (Saturday) LIVE

$119

$129

Full Conference Virtual

$179

$219

 

STUDENTS/RESIDENTS

 

 

Full Conference LIVE

$99

$99

1-Day Registration (Friday) LIVE

$59

$59

1-Day Registration (Saturday) LIVE

$59

$59

Full Conference Virtual

$79

$79

 

 

UPMC WOUND HEALING SERVICE LINE

 

 

Physician                   Full Conference LIVE

$199

$249

                               Full Conference Virtual

$179

$229

Non-Physician          Full Conference LIVE

$149

$199

                               Full Conference Virtual

$129

$179

 

Registration includes:

  • Continuing education credit
  • Registration and course material
  • Breakfast, refreshments, and lunch

For additional information regarding the symposium, please contact:
Brian Connor (412-216-8864, connorbt2@upmc.edu
or 
Jodi Boory (724-720-5959, booryjl@upmc.edu).