25th June 2025

Today we looked wound care and different types of wounds. When dressing wounds you have use ANTT  aseptic non touch technique ensuring you do not introduce any infection to the wound. This session will enable me to complete wound care identifying different types of wound, completing a wound assesment and the types of dressings that can be used.

KSB:

K4: Understand the principles of research and how research findings are used to inform evidence-based practice

K23: Know how to meet people’s needs related to mobility, hygiene, oral care, wound care and skin integrity

K24: Know how to support people with commonly encountered symptoms including anxiety, confusion, discomfort and pain

S5: Safely demonstrate evidence-based practice in all skills and procedures required for entry to the register: Standards of proficiency for nursing associates Annex A & B (NMC 2018)

B2: Show respect and empathy for those you work with, have the courage to challenge areas of concern and work to evidence based best practice