IPC- Wound Management

[Sana Warya]

Hi all,
I’m reaching out in my capacity as IPC to understand your role in wound management within residential aged care facilities.

• Do you conduct any wound-related audits?
• Does your facility use a single wound trolley for all residents, or is there a different system in place?
• Could you share an overview of your wound management process?

Thank you for your insights and support.

[Carrie Spinks]

Hi Sana,

I can only speak from previous roles and care environments.

Certainly surveillance was taken on wound infection types – looking for trends, practices that may cause trends and changes to practice to minimise infections – then re audit.

Results were raised at MAC and IPC/Governance meetings

Supply and storage of wound care products was audited 1/4ly

RN/EN received onsite/omline wound care/AT education and undertook annual competencies – as appropriate. Records of attendance and competencies maintained.

The facilities had several trolleys – 1-2 per wing – these were required to be cleaned pre and post use – no supplies left on the trolleys and there was no draws

The final question is to large to answer in a post.

Hope this helps a little

Regards Carrie

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