NSCCH Wound Care Program
Wound Care Guidelines
Most people have had a wound at some time - a graze, a cut, a surgical incision, burns or scalds. These usually heal in a few days with a simple covering to keep them clean. Not all wounds, however, heal easily; some take months to heal, while others may become infected, heal leaving unsightly scarring, or in fact never heal.
A review of wound care practices in 2006 across Northern Sydney Central Coast Health (NSCCH) identified variations in knowledge, skills and competency in the delivery of wound care. Clinicians subsequently requested a strong governance and operational system to assist them to deliver the right care to every patient with a wound. This led to the establishment of the NSCCH Wound Care Program.
As part of the program, the following guidelines, policies and procedures have been developed to inform and guide all our clinicians to deliver the best care to our patients.
These documents have been published on this site to assist other key partners involved in wound care to improve patient outcomes, continuity of care, and share the great work of our Wound Care Program.
With that in mind, it must be noted that these documents are only authorised for use within NSCCH. Other organisations need to consider carefully before accepting or adopting.
Forms
Wound Assessment, Treatment & Evaluation Plan
Guide
Guide - The Prevention & Treatment of
Leg Ulcers
Guide - Safe
Footwear to
Prevent Ulcer
Development
Guideline
Guideline - Leg Ulcer Clinical Guidelines
Guideline - NSCCAHS Skin Flap Management
Guideline - NSCCH Wound Assessment Guidelines
Guideline - Skin Graft Management
Guideline - Skin Tear Guidelines
Guideline - Wound Donor Site Management
Guideline - Wound Management of Cancerous Wounds
Guideline - Wound Swab Guidelines
Policy
Policy - Medicated Dressing Policy
Policy - Wound Photography Consent
Policy & Procedure - Wound Debridement
Procedure
Procedure - Doppler Ultrasound to obtain ABPI
Procedure - Probing for Acute and Chronic Wounds
