Dot Weir
”By sharing how a clinician overcame an obstacle or developed a program for PI prevention, others can learn and implement the same ideas”.
Dot Weir US Panel member
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Who is Dot Weir?
Dot Weir lives in Michigan with her husband and their two dogs. She has been working as a nurse for 49 years, with 45 of them as specialized in ostomy and wound care. She has practiced in acute care, home care, and long-term care, spent seven years in industry, and has practiced in outpatient care since 2001. Now she works part-time in a Wound and Ostomy Clinic and is involved in the International Wound Infection Institute as Secretary.
Dot’s mother used to say that she talked about being a nurse as a very little girl, as her grandfather had asthma and she wanted to take care of him. She followed her mission and found that she has a special gift in teaching practical wound care to other nurses.
Dot points out that the science in wound care has evolved tremendously since the 80’s, but there are still challenges to face. The Silent Hero Award can play an important role to educate and inspire others.
The Silent Hero Awards
Shine a light and inspire
The Silent Hero Awards aim to shine a light on individuals or teams making a meaningful impact in preventative care. By highlighting their work and sharing their stories, we hope to inspire and motivate others to begin or accelerate their own prevention journey.
The Silent Hero Awards – Shining a light on the unsung heroes who work tirelessly every day to prevent pressure injuries.
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Welcome to The Silent Hero Awards – Shining a light on the unsung heroes who work tirelessly every day to prevent pressure injuries.
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An urgent need for more preventive care
There is an urgent need to place far greater emphasis on preventative work.
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Join the forefront of prevention
Pressure injuries have long been a burden for both patients and healthcare providers, but we know it’s possible to do better – not by working harder, but by working smarter.