Workshops – Friday 20 November
The HITH Society are working with a number of stakeholders to have workshops run the day after the conference to do a deep dive into key areas of hospital in the home care.
Pre-registration is required through the conference registration system. Plan your travel accordingly to take advantage of these opportunities. If you are interested in attending a workshop but cannot attend the conference this will be open to Tasmanian health professionals. Others will be placed on a waitlist as the priority will be given to conference attendees, please contact the secretariat for information at conference@hithsociety.org.au.
Workshop 1 – Shape the future of HITH
Join this interactive workshop to connect with HITH leaders and external experts to explore practical ways to get involved—from advocacy and research funding to defining the future scope of HITH services. This workshop aims to explore the current definition of HITH and other related acute and subacute at home care types, and support the research agenda in acute out of hospital care. Walk away with clear pathways to turn ideas into action
Times:
Arrival Coffee & Tea – 7:30am – 8:00am
Workshop – 8:00am – 12:00pm
Lunch – 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Location: Grand Ballroom 2, Hotel Grand Chancellor
Morning tea and lunch will be served for all attendees.
Price: $110 for HITH Society members
$220 for non-members
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Workshop 2 – Compression and practical tips for managing problematic lower legs
Managing complex lower leg conditions in Hospital in the Home (HITH) settings presents ongoing challenges, particularly where oedema, skin breakdown, leakage, and recurrent infection contribute to patient deterioration and risk of hospital admission. This workshop is designed to build clinician confidence in recognising and managing problematic lower legs, with a focus on practical, evidence-based strategies.
The session will begin with an overview of lower leg skin failure, exploring the underlying causes of breakdown, including serous fluid leakage, ulceration, and microbial burden. Participants will then examine strategies for turning failure into success, focusing on the critical role of oedema management and compression therapy in improving patient outcomes. Key considerations such as vascular assessment, contraindications, and compression options will be discussed, alongside brief considerations for wound management and antimicrobial use.
A core component of the workshop is the hands-on compression session, where participants will gain practical experience applying different compression systems. This interactive approach aims to translate knowledge into confidence, equipping clinicians to safely implement compression in the community and support improved outcomes while reducing the risk of escalation to hospital care.
Times:
Lunch – 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Workshop – 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Grand Ballroom 3, Hotel Grand Chancellor
Lunch and afternoon tea will be served for all attendees.
Price: $110 for HITH Society members
$220 for non-members
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Workshop 3 – Ultrasound Workshop
A point-of-care Ultrasound workshop will be available for the first time and will include a theory session initially followed by a practical session for multiple small groups.
Detailed hands on training for individuals in the small groups will be enabled by experienced ultrasound users. Devices and tablets will be provided for each small group along with bluephantom vessel blocks to practice cannulation.
The stations that are intended to be covered are:
- US guided PIVC for difficult IV access
- Fluid assessment in patient with heart failure with fluid overload when using diuretics (IVC diameter and collapsibility, lungs- B lines and pleural effusion, LV systolic function assessment)
- Lower leg swelling/inflammation differentiation
- Proximal DVT
- Cellulitis/Abscess/Foreign body
- Bladder volume assessment
Times: All delegates attending the Ultrasound workshop will be required to attend the theory session and ONE practical session. During registration, participants will select the practical session of their choice; the theory session will be automatically added to your registration.
Arrival Coffee & Tea – 7:30am – 8:30am
Theory Session – 8:30am – 9:30am
Practical Session a – 9:45am – 10:45am OR
Practical Session b – 11:00am – 12:00pm
Lunch – 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Location: Grand Ballroom 3, Hotel Grand Chancellor
Morning tea and lunch will be served for all attendees. A small workspace area will be available for attendees who are waiting between their theory and practical sessions.
Price: $110 for HITH Society members
$220 for non-members
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