Abacus to educate on bath justification and funding at OTAC Cardiff

 In collaboration with The OT Service, Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions will focus on evidence to support bath justification and funding, alongside benefits of specialist bath provision, in an educational seminar at OTAC Cardiff.

Occupational Therapy Adaptation Conference (OTAC), Llechwen Hall Hotel, Llanfabon, Mid Glamorgan, CF37 4HP. 4th December 2019. 9am–4pm.

OTAC events include the latest specialist products and services for professionals and organisations involved in housing adaptations for disabled clients. OTAC seminars deliver current and topical information regarding everyday practice and contribute to compulsory learning hours for healthcare professionals. At OTAC Cardiff, Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions and Adam Ferry, Occupational Therapist, The OT Service, will provide the following CPD-accredited seminar:

A client centred approach to bathing

Adam Ferry, Occupational Therapist, The OT Service. Theatre 2. 12:00 – 12:30pm.
This seminar highlights clinical and legislative evidence to support bath justification and funding. Delegates will be able to discuss the wellbeing-related and safety benefits of bathing verses adapted showering, as well as the benefits to OTs of prescribing a specialist bath for clients.

 

This seminar forms part of the free Abacus nationwide CPD training programme and ‘Lunch and Learn’ assisted bathing workshops, which support OTs, Physiotherapists and moving and handling practitioners in delivering a positive bathing experience for bathers and carers.

Abacus Regional Assessment Managers works closely with healthcare and housing professionals to deliver best-fit specialist bathroom solutions for client and carer wellbeing. Evidence of these successful outcomes will be available at Stand C5, alongside demonstrations of the height-adjustable Gemini 2000 platform bath. A longer, wider and deeper version of the popular Gemini 1700 – this new 2000mm long bath provides adjustable space and assured future-proofed bathing for growing bathers. Built-in antimicrobial BioCote technology provides advanced infection control against Superbugs 24/7, for additional peace of mind.