Wound Management
Recommended strategies for Quality Improvement Projects for the Prevention of and Management of Wounds in General Practice will be developed in line with the recommended reading Australian Standards for Wound Prevention and Management 4th 2023, which can be viewed here.
It is acknowledged that two of the most common wounds in General Practice Venous and Foot ulcers associated with diabetes are also preventable. It is with this in mind that QI initiatives could focus on prevention, early detection and prompt referral and management.
Download Resources: Wound Care: Change Ideas (docx 124 KB)
Resources
| Plan Do Study Act (PDSA) | PDSA: Improve the management of Wound Care supplies – Practice Connect (docx 280 KB) |
| PDSA: Initiate Nurse Led Wound Care Clinic – Practice Connect (docx 287 KB) | |
| HealthPathways | HealthPathways – Generalwound assessment and management |
Support
If you have any questions relating to Wound Management, please contact our Primary Care Engagement Officers.
e. qi@westvicphn.com.au
t. 1300 176 271
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