This webinar will explore the importance of skin barrier protection, not only for healthcare workers but also for vulnerable populations such as elderly patients and residents. The session will highlight the critical role of maintaining skin integrity in reducing infection risk, improving comfort, and supporting overall health outcomes in aged care and healthcare settings.
Learning Outcomes:
- Recognise the critical importance of skin integrity for healthcare workers.
- Evaluate changes in skin condition (dryness, cracking, overall integrity) after a 30-day product trial.
- Understand the role of properly formulated ABHR in supporting regular hand hygiene without compromising skin health.
- Gain insight into user-reported outcomes and satisfaction in real-world healthcare settings.
- Obtain practical insights into how targeted skin care strategies can enhance both safety and quality of care.
Register here: Impact of Skin Emollients
About the presenter:
Dr Greg S Whiteley
Executive Chairman, Whiteley
FEHA, MASM, MSHEA
PhD, M Safety Sc, B App Sc, Dip AICD
Adjunct Professor, University of Newcastle, School of Environmental & Life Sciences
Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine & Health
Adjunct Professor, Western Sydney University, School of Science
Greg S Whiteley, PhD is a Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney, Australia with extensive expertise in medical device reprocessing, infection prevention, and biofilm science. His research and practical industry experience position him well to deliver an engaging and evidence-based presentation tailored to reprocessing professionals. Dr Whiteley is an extensive collaborator and supervises research projects on surface & instrument hygiene, dry surface biofilms and biofilm mediated infections. Dr Whiteley is an Adjunct Professor at Newcastle University, and Sydney University and Western Sydney University, in parallel with his active research projects. Dr Whiteley has served on various Australian Standards committees, and is a consultant to the Australian Dental Associations, National Infection Control Committee. He also serves on various industry boards and committees, both in Australia and the USA.