Foundations of Pressure Care with Elata Clinical Foam.
Thursday 23 April
Free to attend | CPD certificates provided
Upcoming Free Webinar
What You’ll Learn
- The clinical reasoning behind prescribing high-specification foam mattresses
- When foam is enough – and when it is not – compared with hybrid and alternating air
- How high-spec foam works: zoning, profiling and immersion for pressure redistribution and comfort
- How a premium foam mattress from the Elata® range can support different client profiles
- How foam can be used to future-proof care without jumping straight to pump-based systems
- How to clearly document foam selection and justify it in funding reports
| Region | Session 1 | Session 2 |
|---|---|---|
| WA (Perth) | 12.00 - 1.00 PM | 4.30 - 5.30 PM |
| SA/NT | 1.30 – 2.30 PM | 6.00 – 7.00 PM |
| VIC / NSW / QLD / TAS / ACT | 2.00 – 3.00 PM | 6.30 – 7.30 PM |
| NEW ZEALAND | 4.00 – 5.00 PM | 8.30 – 9.30 PM |
Why This Webinar Matters
This is the third session in Elata’s pressure care education series. We have explored alternating air and hybrid surfaces. Now we come back to the foundation – foam.
Foam is often under-valued or over-simplified. In practice, the right high-spec foam can deliver strong outcomes, reduce complexity, and still align with guidelines and funding expectations. This session gives you a clear, defensible framework for when and how to use foam as a first-line or long-term option.
What We’ll Cover
We’ll break down:
- The role of high-specification foam in the surface spectrum
- Key design features: zoning, profiling, density, heel strategies, covers and edge stability – and what they do at skin and function level
- How one high-spec foam mattress from the Elata® range maps to different client profiles (mobility, risk, pain, body shape, transfer method)
- When foam supports comfort, stability and function better than dynamic systems
- How to position foam within risk management, equipment fleets and funding pathways
See It in Action
You’ll see inside a high-specification Elata® foam mattress, using a sectioned mattress on camera.
- Walk through the internal layers and zoning, linking them to pressure redistribution, pressure relief and shear reduction
- Compare foam performance against hybrid and alternating surfaces in common clinical scenarios
- Discuss how foam can support transfers, bed mobility, sitting balance and pain management
- Explore how a single foam specification can cover a wide range of presentations, and where its limits are
The focus stays on practical, evidence-informed decision making, not product push.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Describe how high-spec foam mattresses manage pressure, shear and comfort through design features such as zoning and profiling.
- Differentiate when foam, hybrid or alternating air is most appropriate based on risk, mobility, pain and functional goals.
- Match a high-spec foam mattress to suitable client profiles using clear clinical reasoning.
- Identify the opportunities and limitations of foam when future-proofing pressure care plans.
- Document and justify foam prescription in OT reports, linking risk assessment, client needs and surface choice to guideline and funding requirements.
Interactive Case Studies + Live Q&A
We’ll share real OT-led case scenarios across aged care, rehab, and community, showcasing practical applications and measurable outcomes. Then, stay for the live Q&A with Enable Lifecare’s clinical team.
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