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- Application of simple dressings
- Remove sutures and clips from uncomplicated wounds arising from a secondary care procedure. Clip/staple removers will be provided by the discharging provider
- Post-operative care of surgical wounds in patients where the care of such wounds falls within the skill and experience of the staff involved.
- Follow up wound care arising from attendance at - Surgical Service, Minor Injury Units, Urgent Treatment Centres and Accident and Emergency Units.
- Includes post-operative cavity wounds, including infected wounds and topical negative pressure application; fungating lesions; pressure ulcers; wound fistulae; pilonidal sinus abscesses; wounds requiring vacuum dressing and wounds that fail to heal.
- Often, there are one or more complicating factors e.g. exudate infection, comorbidity or polypharmacy. They are usually slow to heal and require regular holistic assessment and appropriate interventions to promote effective wound healing.
- Recording wound size/depth, tissue type peri wound, skin condition and exudate type and amount.
- Measure and review the patient’s pain level/pain management and the patient’s self-reported quality of life score to optimise the patient’s self-reported comfort and quality of life.
- Implement evidence-based treatments including wound management products, debridement techniques, compression therapies and skin care.
