National Wound Care Strategy Programme (NWCSP)

The NWCSP worked with the Health Innovation Network Transforming Wound Care Programme and the Patient Experience Network to translate its compression resource into some of the most spoken languages in England and Wales, with funding from Health Innovation East.   The resource provides compression guidance for people with venous leg ulcers and is available on the NWCSP website: https://lnkd.in/eBEw9XEV   #VenousLegUlcers #LegUlcers #LowerLimb #CompressionTherapy #AccessibleHealthcare 

The NWCSP’s Review of Routes of Supply and Distribution resource is designed to provide a source of information for health care providers and commissioners on the current routes of supply and distribution for wound management products in England: https://lnkd.in/eK3ytqpk #Wounds #WoundProducts #Dressings #WoundDressings #WoundManagement

Early identification of people at risk of pressure ulcers (and timely preventative care) can help improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Our Tier 1 pressure ulcer risk assessment module equips health and care professionals with the knowledge and skills to carry out a pressure ulcer risk assessment using the PURPOSE-T tool. The module enhances learners’ knowledge of screening, reassessment and preferred pathways of prevention to help them care for more patients in the early stages of the patient journey. Access this free module by visiting the learning hub: https://lnkd.in/e2WypzHD #PressureUlcerPrevention #PatientCare #QualityofLife #WoundCare #PressureUlcers

Created with The Royal College of Surgeons, The Vascular Society and The Royal College of Podiatry, our vascular referral forms are designed to support clinicians responsible for making vascular referrals outside hospital settings. Two forms are available to help with referrals for venous disease and peripheral arterial disease/Chronic limb threatening ischaemia. The vascular referral forms are available on the NWCSP website: https://lnkd.in/egrjNQe8 #VascularServices #WoundManagement #VenousLegUlcers #ArterialDisease #LegUlcers

Please note that the NWCSP will be taking a break from Friday 20th December 2024 to Thursday 2nd January 2025 for Christmas and the New Year. We will respond to emails as soon as possible on our return. Find out more about the NWCSP by visiting: https://lnkd.in/e8U9c3ia #SeasonsGreetings #WoundCare #PressureUlcers #LowerLimb #SurgicalWoundComplications

The NWCSP has created guidance to support acute trusts in using the Model Health System for pressure ulcer data collection! The collection of pressure ulcer data has been standard practice in NHS England trusts since 2012 and Safety Thermometer audit was used often alongside incident reporting data collection. However, both activities have drawbacks, taking clinicians away from clinical practice and not always accurately reflecting incidence. Available within the Model Health System, the new pressure ulcer surveillance system offers a standardised approach, aimed at reducing variation and improving national data accuracy through the collection of data via coded clinical records made at the time of care. Consisting of a briefing document and Model Hospital how-to guide, the NWCSP guidance outlines the process to help professionals in acute care understand: ·        How data flows into the Model Hospital. ·        How to view pressure ulcer metrics in the Model Health System. ·        The local actions that can be taken to improve and assure the quality of data to gain confidence in what it shows. Access the guidance documents on the NWCSP website: https://lnkd.in/en2n97sH #HealthcareData #PressureUlcers #WoundCareRevolution #WoundHealing #DataCollection

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The NWCSP Wound Management Digital Systems (WMDS) Functional Overview is available for use in the NHS! If you are looking to develop a local WMDS procurement template, take a look for advice on best practice: https://lnkd.in/eNukpnhT #WoundCareData #DigitalHealthcare #Data #WoundCare #WoundHealing

Aimed at Tier 1 learners, the Essentials of the Foot at Risk module will help build the skills needed to reduce the risk of foot problems. The module gives an introduction to the foot, explaining how to carry out a foot check, maintain foot hygiene and actions to take if you identify and changes or problems. Complete this module by visiting the learning portal: https://lnkd.in/eN8TC8WT #WoundCare #WoundcareEducation #FootUlcers #LowerLimb #WoundManagement

Our publications and resources page provides information about wound care for health and care professionals, people with wounds and carers: https://lnkd.in/gpfdij_n #WoundCare #PressureUlcers #LowerLimb #SurgicalWoundComplications #SurgicalWounds