Wound Hygiene Bitesize Podcast

In the fourth episode of Convasations, an educational podcast series by Convatec Learning, our host, Nancy Livada, continues her conversation with mental fitness expert, Luke Evans, offering practical strategies for enhancing mental well-being. This episode covers easy and effective techniques that healthcare professionals and listeners can use in their everyday lives. Luke explains the science be...

In the third episode of Convasations, an educational podcast series by Convatec Learning, our host, Nancy Livada, begins a two-part deep dive into the crucial topic of mental fitness. Joined by Luke Evans, the esteemed founder of Heddway, a company leading the mental fitness movement, this episode uncovers Luke's personal journey to becoming a leading expert in mental resilience. He shares how his...

In the second episode of Convasations, an educational podcast series by Convatec Learning, our host, Nancy Livada, explores the transformative power of the Wound Hygiene protocol of care. Joined by Kate Moran, an esteemed Tissue Viability Nurse at the Western Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland, the episode uncovers how the implementation of Wound Hygiene created a morale shift within...

In the inaugural episode of Convasations, an educational podcast series by Convatec Learning, host Nancy Livada delves into the topic of pressure injury prevention using prophylactic dressings. Joined by Dr. Tod Brindle, a seasoned Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse and co-chair of the NPIAP Prophylactic Dressing Standards Initiatives, the episode provides insights into the mechanisms of pressure...

This podcast is brought to you by Convatec – a leading provider of  advanced wound care solutions  for the management of hard-to-heal wounds, and prevention of wound occurrence. In each bite-size episode we introduce you to Wound Hygiene, a simple four step protocol of care that anybody can do.  In this episode, we speak with Jo Wilkins,   Clinical Strategy Manager at ConvaTec and Tissue Viability...

This podcast is brought to you by Convatec – a leading provider of  advanced wound care solutions  for the management of hard-to-heal wounds, and prevention of wound occurrence. In each bite-size episode we introduce you to Wound Hygiene, a simple four step protocol of care that anybody can do.  In this episode, we speak with Jennifer (Jay) Hughes, Tissue Viability Nurse from the Wirral, about the...

This podcast is brought to you by Convatec – a leading provider of  advanced wound care solutions  for the management of hard-to-heal wounds, and prevention of wound occurrence. In each bite-size episode we introduce you to Wound Hygiene, a simple four step protocol of care that anybody can do.  We sit down with Anita Charters ,  Tissue Viability Nurse from Birmingham, about her experience impleme...

This podcast is brought to you by Convatec – a leading provider of  advanced wound care solutions  for the management of hard-to-heal wounds, and prevention of wound occurrence. In each bite-size episode we introduce you to Wound Hygiene, a simple four step protocol of care that anybody can do.  In episode 10, we meet Tissue Viability Nurse Laura Hollins to explore the topic of Wound Hygiene in Wo...

In this episode, we speak with Rachel Torkington-Stokes, Director of Clinical Solutions at Convatec about how and why the Wound Hygiene story began. We also discuss the results from real world evidence after using the 4 step protocol on hard-to-heal wounds. For information about Convatec and Wound Hygiene, visit  https://www.convatec.com/en-gb/advanced-wound-care/wound-hygiene-homepage/wound-hygie...

We sit down with Dr. Kate Meredith, Principal Scientist and Microbiologist at Convatec, and discuss what biofilm is, where it can be found and the challenge we face when biofilm is found present in hard-to-heal wounds. Discover more about how the  Wound Hygiene , an anti-biofilm protocol of wound care designed to give every wound the best chance to heal. For information about Convatec and Wound Hy...

Listen to Dale Copson, Clinical Strategy Manager at Convatec discuss Step 1 of Wound Hygiene –‘Cleanse’. Dale shares some tips on getting started with Wound Hygiene and the importance of actively cleansing hard-to-heal wounds.  For information about Convatec and Wound Hygiene, visit  https://www.convatec.com/en-gb/advanced-wound-care/wound-hygiene-homepage/wound-hygiene/  


In this episode, we speak with Angela Walker, Clinical Strategy Manager at Convatec and Podiatrist in the Midlands. We discuss Step 2 of Wound Hygiene ‘Debride’, including the various forms of debridement and how to tell if you’re debriding effectively, as well as working alongside the patient for the best outcome.  For information about Convatec and Wound Hygiene, visit  https://www.convatec.com/...

Meet Jo Wilkins, Clinical Strategy Manager at Convatec and Tissue Viability Nurse in the North West of England. In this episode we share Step 3 of Wound Hygiene, ‘Refashion’, including what makes the proactive management of the wound edges so important, and what clinical skill sets and tools should be considered in this step. For information about Convatec and Wound Hygiene, visit  https://www.con...

Now for Step 4 of Wound Hygiene, ‘Dress’. Listen to Adam Campbell-Train, Brand Manager at Convatec discussing appropriate dressings for combatting biofilm, as well as addressing myths that are sometimes associated with using antimicrobial dressings. For information about Convatec and Wound Hygiene, visit  https://www.convatec.com/en-gb/advanced-wound-care/wound-hygiene-homepage/wound-hygiene/