Inadequate wound management is one of the most common clinical complaints received by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (the Commission).

This Wound Awareness Week (15-21 August), the Commission is reminding aged care providers of their responsibility to ensure good clinical governance that supports effective wound management.

All aged care staff have a role to play in wound management, but they must be supported by clear processes and guidance from providers. When effective processes are not introduced and followed, aged care residents are more likely to experience poor health outcomes.

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Avoiding common wound management mistakes

Clinical governance in aged care

Standards for Wound Prevention and Management (Third Edition)