Support workers or carers may work with people who require assistance with pressure care and wound management. Although the responsibility for wound care sits with a nursing-qualified individual, support workers may be required for limited care work working under the direction of a health worker.
Here are some short education videos to help you get started with the basics.
Pressure injury and risk
What are the symptoms?
Skin health
When to change wound dressings
How to inspect and replace dressings
Common indications of infection and response
Implications of prolonged or worsening infection
Implications for a wound when delivering daily support activities
Who is at risk of skin breakdown?
The importance of skin protection
The impact of other bodily fluids on the skin