DIABETES CARE PROGRAM OF NOVA SCOTIA (DCPNS)

 

Feet First:  A Diabetic Foot Forum

April 23, 2009

(1:00 to 4:15 p.m.)

 

Pier 21, Halifax, NS

 

This session will focus on the Diabetic Foot in Nova Scotia.  Emphasis will be placed on increasing awareness around the disturbing numbers of lower extremity amputations (LEAs) in this province.  A look at a DCPNS “mapping” tool will reveal the availability and accessibility of various diabetic footcare services across Nova Scotia.  This will be followed by a motivating presentation by vascular surgeon, Dr. Gerry MacKean, who will identify key strategies to reduce the number of LEAs within this province. 

 

The DCPNS will share a number of foot care resources that have been developed by the DCPNS Diabetic Foot Working Group in response to recommendations from the document, The Diabetic Foot in Nova Scotia: Challenges and Opportunities.  A demonstration will show the diabetes care provider that it only takes minutes to implement the Foot Risk Assessment tool into daily practice.

 

The Foot Forum concludes with an eye-opening presentation by Freeman Churchill as he provides diabetes care providers with a better understanding of the role of the pedorthist within the retail setting.

 

AGENDA

 

12:00 to 1:00 p.m.                     Registration, Viewing of Industry Displays, and Lunch

 

1:00 to 1:30 p.m.                       The Diabetic Foot in Nova Scotia

                                                Bev Harpell, DCPNS Diabetes Consultant (view/download)

 

1:30 to 2:15 p.m.                       Strategies to Reduce Lower Limb Amputations in Nova Scotia

                                                Dr. Gerald MacKean, Chief of Vascular Surgery, QEII Health Sciences Centre

 

2:15 to 2:45 p.m.                       The Diabetic Foot:  Patient & Provider Tools

                                                Bev Harpell, DCPNS Diabetes Consultant (view/download)

 

2:45 to 3:00 p.m.                       Implementing the Foot Risk Assessment Tool

                                                Janice Knapp & Bev Harris, Diabetes Educators, Valley Regional Hospital DC

 

3:00 to 3:30 p.m.                       Nutrition Break

 

3:30 to 4:00 p.m.                       Orthotics & Footwear for the Diabetic Patient:  Pedorthic Considerations

                                    Freeman Churchill, Pedorthist, Orthotics East (view/download)

 

4:00 to 4:15 p.m.                       Wrap Up

 

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Bronze Sponsors

• Animas Canada

 • Bayer Healthcare Division        • BD • Coloplast  • GlaxoSmithKline Inc.  • LifeScan   

• Magnum Health Care  

• Origin BioMed

• Roche-Diagnostics