Join us for the bariatric essentials webinar, a focused webinar designed to help healthcare teams safely and confidently care for individuals with bariatric needs. Led by Marikim Poitras, RN, MSN, this session highlights key considerations for providing dignified, person-centred care in both acute and long-term care settings.

Participants will receive a practical overview of:

• The growing prevalence of obesity and its care implications.
• Essential assessment factors, including mobility, body shape, and comorbidities.
• Environmental requirements such as room layout, accessibility, and equipment capacity.
• Core bariatric equipment for mobility, transfers, hygiene, and therapeutic surfaces.
• Strategies to support safe patient handling, staff readiness, and strong organizational planning.