Upcoming Workshops & Webinars

Event details

2:00 – 2:50pm | Tuesday 09 September

Key Focus Areas:

• The importance of accurate nursing documentation in aged care
• Best practices for clear, concise, and legally sound documentation
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and audit standards
• Real-world examples of effective documentation for clinical decision-making

Presenter introduction: Riha Devendra

Riha Devendra is the Clinical Team Lead at Te Hopai, bringing a diverse clinical background that includes emergency nursing, critical care, and medical evacuation. Since transitioning into aged care, he has become a strong advocate for clinical leadership, systems improvement, and person-centred care.

Riha is especially passionate about strengthening documentation and handover practices, seeing them as essential tools for safety, accountability, and dignity in care. He believes that clear, consistent documentation empowers nurses, supports continuity, and ensures older adults receive the quality of care they deserve. His leadership is grounded in both hands-on experience and a deep respect for the complexity of aged care nursing.

Event details

2:00 – 2:50pm | Wednesday 27 August

Key Focus Areas:

• Identify early warning signs of acute deterioration in ARC residents.
• Distinguish between normal aging changes and red flags that require escalation.
• Recognise subtle indicators of head injury, infection, stroke, and delirium.
• Apply structured communication tools (e.g ISBAR) for timely response and handover.

Presenter introduction: Anu John

Anu is a passionate nurse leader with a strong background in critical care and a deep commitment to aged care. After 14 years in ICU leadership roles, she moved to New Zealand in 2018 and has since dedicated herself to advocating for the wellbeing of older adults. Currently the Clinical Manager at Promisia Aldwins House in Christchurch, Anu’s key interests include end-of-life care, pain management, mental health in ageing, and clinical education.

She also brings a strong community focus, having served as President of the Indian Community in Southland and mentored internationally qualified nurses as a CAP preceptor. Anu’s leadership helped bring the IQN CAP programme to Southland in partnership with Otago University and SIT. Her clinical insight and cultural awareness make her a strong voice in the conversation on early recognition of deterioration in older adults.

Event details

2:00 – 2:50pm | Tuesday 05 August

Key Focus Areas:

• Recognising atypical UTI symptoms in older adults
• Best practices for accurate diagnosis and avoiding unnecessary antibiotics
• Effective management strategies, including antibiotic stewardship
• Preventive measures to reduce UTI incidence in aged care

Presenter introduction: Blesster Saga

Blesster Saga is a nurse leader with deep expertise in infection prevention and aged residential care. His nursing journey has taken him from operating theatres in Cebu to senior leadership roles across New Zealand. Currently the Group Clinical & Quality Manager at Promisia Healthcare, Blesster has led major service improvements, including infection control initiatives and award-winning care programmes.

With qualifications in gerontology, nursing practice, and infection control, he brings both clinical insight and heartfelt dedication to improving outcomes for older people. We’re thrilled to have him share his expertise in this session on UTIs in aged care

Event details

2:00 – 2:50pm | Friday 25 July

Key Focus Areas:

• Understanding the signs and symptoms of delirium in older adults.
• Differentiating between delirium, dementia, and depression (the 3D’s).
• Effective strategies for early recognition and management.
• Promoting a multidisciplinary approach to support older adults experiencing delirium

Presenter introduction: Lesley Maskery (NP)

Lesley is a Nurse Practitioner, with over 30years experience in Older Persons’ Mental Health. She trained in the UK and worked both in hospital in-patient settings and as a Community Psychiatric Nurse. She moved to NZ in 2005, completing her Nurse Practitioner (NP) registration in 2018, and has worked within both the DHB and Aged Care sectors here in NZ.

Lesley developed an NP-led clinic model to support Aged Care facilities that were struggling to find adequate GP support and has completed audits on anti-psychotic medication use in Aged Care. Lesley has also provided teaching input to the CAP course for internationally trained nurses moving to NZ and for Aged Care facilities.