The Government has released updated treatment
information for wounds in innovative new formats to
improve the healthcare of Australians.
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan today announced the Department
of Veterans’ Affairs had released a mobile-friendly
version of its wound care management resource.
“The wound care management resource contains
information about the identification and treatment of
wounds and is a valuable resource to medical
practitioners and the health community,” Mr Tehan said.
“This resource is part of the Government’s commitment
to improving the health and medical treatment of all
Australians.
“The new mobile-friendly resource will mean health
practitioners can access this valuable resource on any
device, at any time.”
The wound care management resource was developed and
reviewed by Associate Professor Geoff Sussman OAM with
the Advisory Wound Care Committee, including Associate
Professor Michael Woodward AM and nurse practitioner
Judith Baker.
Mr Tehan said the release of the new resource
coincided with the inaugural Wounds Australia (formerly
the Australian Wound Management Association) National
Conference in Melbourne, 9–12 November 2016. DVA
will host a booth at the conference.
The new resource Wound Identification and Dressing
Selection Chart can be accessed from the DVA website at
http://www.dva.gov.au/woundcare
