Wound Awareness Week
NZWCS National Wound Awareness Week
24th to 30th July 2023
Topic: Asepsis and aseptic technique
The Wound Awareness Week (WAW) 2023 is to raise awareness of the prevention of healthcare acquired infections (HAI), including surgical site infections and soft tissue infections, through the appropriate use of aseptic technique by healthcare professionals.
Webinar Video Presentations
Cick on the links below to access each section of the webinar which ran on the 24th July 2023, note the mentioned Bugs in Colour links below:
Bugs in Colour (Incorrect technique) https://vimeo.com/353936150
Password: Aseptic2019
Bugs in Colour (Correct technique) https://vimeo.com/388349100
Password: Aseptic2020
New Zealand Aseptic Technique: Free e-learning module now available
A new e-learning module is available to help you reduce the risk of healthcare-associated Infections (HAIs) from occurring while treating patients.
Often occurring in surgical sites, IV lines or catheters, HAIs can have a huge impact on patients’ lives – they cause unnecessary pain and can lead to long term disability or even death.
The New Zealand Aseptic Technique (NZAT) was developed to create a simple, consistent approach to aseptic technique in Aotearoa New Zealand. It complements other aseptic education you may have undertaken, such as the Aseptic Non-Touch Technique.
Developed by experts across the health sector, with support from ACC and Te Whatu Ora Hutt Valley and Counties Manakau, these new resources are available to all health professionals in any clinical setting.
The e-learning module is free, takes about 30 minutes to complete and you will receive a certificate supporting your professional development. Simply head to the Learn Online website (LearnOnline.health.nz) now, take two minutes to create a log in and search ‘NZAT.’
For more information, and to access the e-learning module, visit LearnOnline.health.nz
