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The AWMA will make available from time to time various documents that pertain to the management of the Association or recommendations for clinical practice relating to the care of patients with wounds. Currently available for downloading from this site are
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Australian and New Zealand Clinical Practice Guideline for Prevention and Management of Venous Leg Ulcers
This guideline was developed by the Australian Wound Management Association and the New Zealand Wound Care Society. The guideline presents a comprehensive review of the assessment, diagnosis, management and prevention of venous leg ulcers within the Australian and New Zealand health care context, based on the best evidence available up to January 2011.
This guideline has been approved by The National Health & Medical Research Council and The New Zealand Guideline Group.
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Standards for Wound Management
Written standards of care provide a framework for clinical practice grounded in theory. The Standards for Wound Management aim to provide a foundation for promoting best practice in wound management to maintain and improve quality care outcomes for persons with a wound or potential wound. Organisations, institutions and individuals can use the Standards to lead clinical practice and guide the development of policies, procedures, tools and education programs.
AWMA released the first edition of the Standards in 2002. Whilst there are many similarities with the 2002 Standards, this revised and expanded 2nd edition includes a new Standard and increased detail concerning assessment and practice. Underpinning the Standards the evidence base has been updated to reflect contemporary practice and expectations. All wound practitioners are encouraged to obtain a copy of the Standards for Wound Management 2nd Edition.
The Standards are currently available as a freedownloadable PDF file or in a professionally printed booklet . The document can be ordered in hard copy by using the downloadable order form. This document is sold at a minimal cost that covers the costs of printing and distribution.
Standards for Wound Management
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Draft Pan Pacific Clinical Practice Guideline for
the
Prevention and Management of Pressure Injury
The Clinical Practice Guideline for the Prevention and Management of Pressure Injury has been developed by the Australian Wound Management Association (AWMA) and its subcommittee the Australian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel in partnership with independent, multidisciplinary experts throughout Australia and the New Zealand Wound Care Society, the Nursing Service, Ministry of Health, Singapore and Hong Kong Enterotomal Therapists Association.
This guideline is currently in Draft for Consultation. The aim of this guideline is to present current evidence for the prevention and management of pressure injuries within the Pan Pacific context.
The AWMA, together with Pan Pacific partners, invites your feedback on the consultation draft of the Pan Pacific Clinical Practice Guideline for the Prevention and Management of Pressure Injury.
Information regarding the consultation process will be available on this site by 1st November 2011, please check the site over the coming days.
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Inventory of Wound/Skin Care products and devices
Recommendation by Australian Wound Management Association (AWMA)
for Residential Care Facilities
Background
The residential aged care standards: Aged Care Assessment and Approval Guidelines - September 2006
include a recommendation for residents receiving high level care with regard to medical and pharmaceutical supplies.
Inventory of Wound/Skin Care products and devices
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Bacterial impact on wound healing: From contamination to infection
Wound infection is a significant issue. Wound infection results in impaired healing, increased hospitalisation, increased health care costs, loss of productivity, pain, inconvenience and, sometimes morbidity or even mortality. This Position Document is a guide for practitioners and service providers in identification and management of wound infection. The document is a consensus paper of the Australian Wound Management Association – not a comprehensive literature review. However, it is based on contemporary literature and other, existing international guidelines on the topic.
This Position Document provides guidelines for practice that aid in identification and treatment wound infection to promote optimal outcomes. It includes recommendations directed at practitioners, service providers and the health system to promote efficient, effective and consistent management of wound infection. Practitioners and service providers are encouraged to incorporate the principles and recommendations within the Position Document into local policies, practices and frameworks. With consistent diligence and practices, the costly and incapacitating scourge of wound infection can be contained to improve outcomes for the patient, their wound and the health system.
This Position Document underwent minor review and update in October 2011.
Bacterial impact on wound healing: Covering Letter
Bacterial impact on wound healing: From contamination to infection
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Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prediction and Prevention of Pressure Ulcers
The aim of these guidelines is to present current research on the prediction and prevention of pressure ulcers in adults for the Australian context. They have been written by a national multidisciplinary team for all health care professionals across a variety of health care settings. The guidelines are designed to provide information to assist decision making and are based on the best information available at the date of publication. This document is a general guide to appropriate practice, to be followed subject to the health practitioner's judgement in each individual case.
These guidelines are prepared in a full version, an abridged version and as a pocket guide in hardcopy (professionally printed) and electronically as a PDF file (through the links below). The documents have been made available electronically to enable individuals to review the guidelines. The printing of these guidelines is for individual use only and multiple copies should not be made. Should you require multiple copies, all three versions are available professionally printed. These can be ordered by using the order form which can be downloaded from this site below. These documents are sold at a cost that covers the costs of printing and distribution.
To cite the guidelines:
Australian Wound Management Association. Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prediction and Prevention of Pressure Ulcers. West Leederville WA, Cambridge Publishing, 2001
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