Part of our Heroes Campaign. By ​Dr. Nitin Raje-Ghatge – MD, DMLS, DFMS (London). I have come across a vast number of people with Mental Health & Addiction problems and how it affects not just the patients but also the people they live with. Medicareplus International delivered an interactive training session to clinical support workers – MASD pathway and Medi Derma products. Reapplication is recommended twice a day, if using adhesive dressings or devices then after each dressing or device change. All staff commented on how great it was to have other speakers during the day and also how useful the MASD and barrier products sessions were. They highlighted that they had never had this teaching previously and how much it made sense. It was delivered in a down-to-earth, easy-to-understand format with practical demonstrations. Pea to Palm application: Use a pea sized amount of cream to cover an area approximately the size of your palm. Do not over apply.

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All Clinical support workers to attend training sessions and retraining for those identified as having gaps in knowledge about the Medi Derma product range and MASD pathway." Julie has worked with us on a couple of projects in her role as Clinical Nurse Specialist with Medicareplus. She is reliable and supportive and an excellent educator. Julie has been able to teach various members of staff about skin integrity through a number of routes including ward-based training and link nurse meetings. The S.M.A.R.T. tool is an excellent guide that compliments the MASD pathway in a concise but thorough leaflet. The team at Medicareplus have provided an extensive range of educational resources in a variety of formats such as on-demand videos, leaflets, presentations and guidance. This offers health care professionals a vast choice of learning materials to suit different learning styles and on-demand availability to accommodate shift work. I think it’s brilliant that these resources can be accessed and printed off and can be used for teaching on wards. The SMART card allows staff to be proactive in commencing the right treatment for their patients in promoting skin integrity. As it is on a wipe able card, staff can easily refer to it in their clinical area, thus avoiding any delays in starting the appropriate skin care regime.”Dykes P, Bradbury S (2016) Incontinence Pad Absorption and Skin Barrier Creams: A Non-Patient Study. 25 (22): 1244-1248.

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Suitable for Mild cases of IAD (Incontinence Associated Dermatitis) and MASD (Moisture Associated Skin Damage) Non-plasticised no sting barrier films are less able to maintain a continuous protective coating when stretched The training session was really beneficial to support the care homes and community staff, and was well received by all who attending, also good for networking and supporting other services’ and to add the training was a ‘hit here’.It’s important for healthcare professionals and patients alike to be aware of moisture-associated skin damage (MASD). This can occur when the skin is exposed to moisture for long periods of time. That moisture can be from a great many sources (sweat, urine, saliva, wounds, etc) and can lead to a variety of problems like skin irritation, breakdown and infection. The support and training Kerry has given to Barnsley over the past 12 months have allowed better formulary compliance and improved care for patients in all settings. I really enjoy working with Kerry, we have organized several amazing events in an area highlighted for improvement. Always an excellent response and Kerry’s organisational and motivational skills are an inspiration.

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Medi Derma-S Barrier Film is a silicone-based, long-lasting, non-sting medical grade liquid which forms a protective uniform film when evenly applied to the skin. Its barrier properties protect damaged and intact skin from the harmful effects of moisture, irritants and from potential skin damage that may be caused from the application of adhesive wound dressings or pouches. It is intended for use as a primary barrier against irritation from bodily fluids. Resource topics: Continence Care, Dementia Care, Elderly Patients, Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD), Learning Difficulties, Men's Health, Moisture-Associated Skin Damage (MASD), Skin Care, Women's Health, Wound Care The Skincare Roadshow was a very interesting workshop, the experts' speech, the advert materials, and the environment were superlative.Bhavisha is our representative and she has been so helpful. She has supported us fully with the implementation of our pathway. She also comes to events that we hold. She has attended lots of training sessions that I have done with our residential and nursing homes. The trust will be switching from Cavilon to Medi Derma-STotal Barrier Cream and it will be a valuable addition to the formulary." Long Lasting Protection – resilient, hydrophobic protective barrier from moisture associated skin damage