WOUNDS AUSTRALIA CALLS FOR INCLUSION OF CHRONIC WOUND DRESSINGS IN MBS
Posted on 2/2/2021
Wounds Australia, the peak body for chronic wound prevention and management, welcomes yesterday’s decision by the Federal Government to rule out a fee for dressings during GP visits.
Posted on 5/5/2020
The COVID-19 virus pandemic has led to unprecedent reports of device-related pressure injuries in patients and health care workers. The pressure injuries are related to the wearing of personal protective equipment amongst health care workers
Posted on 3/27/2020
The Royal Commission into Aged Care inquiry for Australian residential and home care services began in January 2019 and will continue until April 2020. The Commission has provided an opportunity to get to the real heart of the issues.
Posted on 3/27/2020
A Taskforce to review the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) was established by the Commonwealth Department of Health to consider how the more than 5,700 items on the MBS can be aligned with contemporary clinical evidence and practice to improve health
Posted on 12/4/2019
Australia's peak body for wound care and management, Wounds Australia is pleased to announce that medical professionals will now be able to improve the care outcomes for individuals across all health settings.
Posted on 11/16/2018
Earlier this year, Wounds Australia and 3M partnered to introduce the first Australian New Zealand Skin Safety Award. This award recognises outstanding teams or individuals, who have implemented a sustainable patient care regimen to improve skin inte