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About the Presenter
Peter Wiebe RN, GNC(C), BRE
Peter Wiebe of Geriatric Services developed the initial and continuing programs of a psychogeriatric treatment unit for the Salem Home Inc. in the city of Winkler, MB.This unit is designed to treat clients whose behaviour is too disruptive in the nursing home and hospital setting. The treatment focus is on staff approach rather than tranquilizers. When an effective treatment plan is established the client is discharged back to the referring facility. After developing this unit he continued on as the Unit Coordinator and Outreach Consultant. Twice, Peter presented seminars at the Manitoba Health Organization Annual Conference. He has also presented at the Canadian Association on Gerontology. He has co-authored several journal articles and a chapter of the book, Shelter and Care of Persons With Dementia. Presently Peter is self-employed sharing his knowledge and experience through his business Geriatric Education & Consultation Services. Since starting his private nursing practice, he has presented to health care staff in most major cities of Canada, from St. John's, NF to Victoria, BC. For a number of years he taught the physical assessment classes for LPNs at Red River College Pembina Valley Campus. Peter is a recipient of the Tranquillity Chapter Clinical Practice Award for excellence in geriatric nursing. The Tranquillity Chapter is a Chapter of the Manitoba Association of Registered Nurses. He has received his Certificate of Gerontological Nursing from the Canadian Nurses Association. Testimonials
"Peter's knowledge and experience in Gerontological Nursing are gifts that he shares with all levels of caregivers in his workshops. His presentation style is engaging and informative. He offers caregivers insights and tools that will support or enhance the care for those with Alzheimers and related dementias" -Dorrie Ferster, RN/RPN Gero-Psych Educator for South Fraser Health Region, Surrey, BC "I've learned how to appropriately use the MMSE which we use a lot!" -White Rock, BC In regards to the Standardized Testing Workshop: "Peter is very knowledgeable and approachable..." -RN, Hilton Villa Care Centre, BC "Peter's manner is relaxed and informal, conducive to learning..." -Pam Jeanson RN, Resident Care Manager, Salem Home Inc., Winkler, MB "The most helpful information was Peter's 'Demented Client's Bill of Rights' " -Halifax, NS "Staff have commented on the practical tips... and how your information helped clarify behaviours they see and how to better empathize!" -Cheryl Pearson RN, Education Coordinator, Swan Lake, MB "I will hopefully improve my standard of nursing care with regards to clients with CVA's now that I am more aware of problems the victim encounters." -RN, White Rock, BC "The workshop Peter presented on CVA's was most beneficial. The increased knowledge and skills enhanced the nursing care for stroke victims." -Diane Gillingham RN, Resident Care Coordinator, Boyne Lodge, Carman, MB "The workshop was very beneficial for front line workers. Definitely need more of this type of educational in-service. Do return!" -RN, Wedgewood Manor, Summerside PEI "I want all my staff to attend Peter's Two Day workshop" -Head Nurse, Pilot Mound, MB "This has been a very informative session which should be presented every year. You present it in such a manor that it is interesting, informative and fun to attend!" -Resident Care Worker, Riverview Manor, Montague, PEI "I will recommend this workshop to my supervisor for our entire staff!" -Edmonton, AB "It was all very informative, especially how Peter emphasized the importance of relating a client's history to their presenting behaviour... I felt privileged to attend." -Home Care & Support, O'Leary, PEI "The speaker should be cloned!" -RCW, Atlantic Baptist Nursing Home, Charlottetown PEI "Peter's consultative recommendations confirmed our belief that a special [dementia] unit was needed and assisted us in our decision to create the unit and fund a new lounge area for it." -Muriel Beutler RN, Director of Care, Whitewood and District Nursing Home Inc., Whitewood SK "Most helpful information was how to examine your work routines to ensure they provide for the best quality of life for the client." -London, ON |
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