NHS Greenwich CCG’s Inhaler Device and Technique Workshop
21st May 2015 NHS Greenwich CCG's Inhaler Device and Technique Workshop
Charlton House, Charlton Road, London SE7 8RE
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VENUE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO:
Charlton House, Charlton Road, London SE7 8RE
http://charlton-house.org/find-us
Why are we providing this training?
- Patients should have their ability to use an inhaler device regularly assessed by a competent healthcare
professional and, if necessary, should be re-taught the correct technique. (NICE Clinical Guidelines 101 (2010) COPD and BTS/SIGN Asthma Guidelines (Oct 2014))
- Many people including patients and healthcare professionals find it difficult to use their inhalers correctly.
- Incorrect usage reduces the effectiveness of the therapy thus increases unnecessary use of antibiotics.
Aims and Objectives
By the end of the session you will be able to:
- Recognise and discuss advantages and disadvantages of numerous inhaler delivery systems
- Discuss appropriate device choices for a selection of patients
- Discuss the issues of poor compliance with inhaled therapy
- Collect placebo inhalers for use of patient training
Who should attend?
- GP’s
- Practices Nurses
- Healthcare Assistants
- Community Pharmacists
- Pharmacy Technicians
Speakers
Keith Thompson, Senior Respiratory Pharmacist, Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust
Dates and Time
☐ 12th May 2015 12 noon-2 pm
☐ 21st May 2015 7pm-9pm
A light buffet will be available 30minutes before the workshop.
Venue
Charlton House, Charlton Road, London SE7 8RE http://charlton-house.org/find-us (free parking is ample around the surrounding area)
Registration
Please register for this workshop by emailing or sending this form to Sarah Maddison sarah.maddison1@nhs.net or Camille Lewis camille.lewis2@nhs.net, address as above, by 10th May. Please note your preferred date.