Welcome to the Wound Awareness Week resources section.
EOI for Short-term Project - Aseptic Technique
For the 2023 Wounds Awareness Week
Do you have a passion for Aseptic Technique and can contribute to our supportive working group? Wound Awareness Week is an awareness campaign run in July. This year this group will put together aseptic technique resources to educate both the general public and healthcare professionals. We are excited to be inviting NZWCS members to join the WAW23 team.
For details and the nomination form click here
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2022 Surgical Site Infection
Patient resources - Health Navigator NZ
Other Resources
Wound Healing
Wound Infection - prevention and treatment
Caring for Surgical Wounds at home
Tips for Preparing for Surgery
Treating Wound Infections
Preventing Healthcare Associated Infections
Clinical Resources
International Wound Infection Institute (IWII)
International Surgical Wound Complications Advisory Panel (ISWCAP)
HQSC - Infection Prevention and Control
WEBINAR VIDEO PRESENTATIONS
ACC Data, Risk Factors, Classifications of SSI's, Signs and Symptoms, What Why Where Which When Who & How, Educations for Patients, Dressing Selection, Resources and Recommendations.
2021 Burns and Scolds
Tools and Resources
Poster for Preventing Burns and Scalds
Patient leaflet on First Aid and Burn Prevention
WEBINAR VIDEO PRESENTATIONS
ACC Data, First Aid, Assessment, Wound Cleansing And Blister Management, Dressing Selection, Referrals, Resources
List of Websites of interest (7)
Prevention resources for pre-school, kÅhanga reo centres and & primary schools.
2020 Skin Tears
WEBINAR VIDEO PRESENTATIONS
Definition, Statistics, Causes and Risk Factors; Prevention; Assessment and Management
Educational PowerPoints covering skin tear best practice, prevention, assessment and treatment
Case Study and case study answer sheet
Pod-Cast 'Why Care About Skin Tears' with Wendy White and Mandy Pagan
Posters and Patient leaflets
STAR - Classification Charts - STAR & ISTAP
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