Complex wound care support under the NDIS, pertains to the provision of assistance to participants necessitating specialised care in pressure management and wound treatment. This specific domain of support falls under the purview of Module 1: High Intensity Daily Personal Activities. This blog article will cover 5 must-have resources for all complex wound management providers.
1. Complex Wound Care Policy
An overarching complex wound care policy is a foundational requirement for every service provider.
This policy should encompass key facets of complex wound support, including:
- methods for wound assessment and dressing
- guidelines for managing infections
- strategies for effective pain management
- stipulated worker training prerequisites
- clearly defined framework for periodic policy reviews
2. Complex Wound Care Processes
The seamless execution of complex wound care necessitates the establishment of standardised processes within your organisation.
Some examples of processes you may require are:
- changing wound dressings
- assessing wounds
3. Complex Wound Management Easy Read
Easy reads are vital for your organisation because they provide a means of communicating important information to your workers and participants in an accessible way. Pictures shorten the time it takes to get a message across and have universal appeal. Having an easy read to help explain complex wound management provides a crucial communication tool. Your easy read should cover:
- explanation of complex wounds
- overview of what a participant may experience if they have complex wounds
- your responsibilities to your participants
4. Pressure Injury Risk Assessment
Participants with disabilities are at an increased risk of pressure injuries. To properly assist participants with pressure injuries, you must have a risk assessment in place to ensure that pressure injury risks are recorded, analysed and mitigated.
5. Wound Treatment Management Plan
Each participant requiring complex wound support possesses unique needs, necessitating a tailored approach.
The development and implementation of a participant-specific wound treatment management plan are paramount. This plan should, at a minimum, include:
- participant details
- the prescribed frequency of treatment
- the type of wound
- specific wound dressing information
- photos of the wound (taken with the participant’s consent only)
Complex wound management represents a category of high-intensity support services that demand meticulous attention to detail and a comprehensive array of resources to ensure the highest quality of care for participants. By incorporating these fundamental resources into your practice, you establish a robust foundation for delivering effective and compliant complex wound management services.
Centro’s SM1 Complex Wound Management Content
