Wound Management in Nursing
Provide wound care management in patient care delivery
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Patient Care
Levels
Assist in wound management
Perform simple wound dressings for simple wounds including laceration, abrasion and stage 1 and 2 pressure ulcer, as guided
Assist with stoma care, including draining of pouch
Report any abnormal condition to Registered Nurse
Perform assessment and wound care management
Perform wound assessments, including staging of pressure ulcer
Evaluate wound conditions
Perform wound dressings
Formulate nursing wound care plans
Perform prevention and management of pressure injuries
Perform removal of staples and sutures
Perform stoma care including change of stoma wafer and pouch
Provide patient and family education on wound care, stoma care and maintenance of skin integrity
Recommend to medical teams appropriate wound products according to wound assessments
Provide advice on stoma care
Document wound assessments and care
Drive evidence-based wound care management and wound assessment across organisations
Perform wound consultancy advice on complex and chronic wounds to medical team and nurses
Evaluate effectiveness and efficacy of wound products
Provide education to nursing staff and medical teams
Develop patient and family education materials on wound care management
Review clinical practices and provide recommendations based on evidence-based best practices
Conduct evidence-based projects
Develop hospital policies on wound management