Skin & Wound Document Updates

Provincial Nursing Skin & Wound Committee Provincial Intraprofessional Skin & Wound Committee Document Update Notification
Date	Document Type	Document (click to access new document)	Nature of Update
Jun 19, 2019	Product Information Sheet	Atrac-tain	Document reviewed/revised
Jun 19, 2019	Product Information Sheet	Secura Extra Protective Cream	Document reviewed/revised.
Jun 19, 2019	Product Information Sheet	Remedy Hydraguard Cream	New document
Jun 19, 2019	Product Information Sheet	Remedy Nourishing Cream	New document
Jun 19, 2019	Product Information Sheet	Remedy No-Rinse Cleanser	New document
Mar 28, 2018	Product Information Sheet	Metra Superabsorbent	New document
Mar 14, 2018	Product Information Sheet	No Sting Skin Prep	Revised to add the statement ‘do not use with Molnlycke silicone dressings’
Mar 8, 2018	Decision Support Tool Guideline	Guideline: Application of Compression Therapy	Added the links for two patient education health resources: Managing Your Venous Disease and Compression Therapy
Mar 2, 2018	Product Information Sheet	Ultrasorb AP Underpad	Added a new size of pad
Mar 2, 2018	Product Information Sheet	Triad	Re-added that paste dressing should not be used on eschar
Feb 28, 2018	Decision Support Tool Guideline	Assessment & Treatment of Pressure Injuries in Adults & Children	Major Revision
Feb 28, 2018	Decision Support Tool Guideline Summary	Assessment & Treatment of Pressure Injuries in Adults & Children	Major Revision
Feb 28, 2018	Staff Education Resource	How to Stage Pressure Injuries	New document
Feb 28, 2018	Decision Support Tool Guideline	Prevention of Pressure in Injury Adults & Children	Minor revision to include Braden Assessment Schedule
Feb 28, 2018	Decision Support Tool Procedure/Documentation	Braden Risk & Skin Assessment – Adults	Minor revision to include Braden Assessment Schedule
Feb 28, 2018	Patient Education Resource Short	Pressure Injury Prevention Education Fact Sheet	New document
Feb 28, 2018	Patient Education Resource Long	Pressure Injury Prevention Education Booklet	New document
Dec 19, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Aquacel Ag + Extra	New Product Information Sheet – Aquacel Ag + Extra is replacing Aquacel Ag Extra
Nov 30, 2017	Decision Support Tool Guideline	Prevention of Pressure in Injury Adults & Children	Major revision
Nov 30, 2017	Decision Support Tool Procedure/Documentation	Braden Risk & Skin Assessment – Adults	Major revision
Nov 30, 2017	Decision Support Tool Intervention Guide – Adult	Braden Scale Intervention Guide – Adults	Major revision
Nov 30, 2017	Decision Support Tool Intervention Guide – Children	Braden Q Intervention Guide – Children	Revision
Nov 30, 2017	Documentation Flow Sheet	Braden Risk & Skin Assessment Flow Sheet (BRSAFS)	Major Revision
Nov 30, 2017	Staff Education Resource – Poster	Braden/BradenQ Risk & Skin Assessment Schedule	New document
Nov 30, 2017	Staff Education Resource – Poster/worksheet	Braden Risk Assessment	New document
Nov 30, 2017	Staff Education Resource – Poster	Head-to-Toe Skin Assessment	New document
Nov 30, 2017	Staff Education Resource – Poster	Raise the HOB	New document
Nov 30, 2017	Staff Education Resource Video	Sitting up in Bed	New document
Nov 30, 2017	Staff Education Resource Learning module	Pressure Ulcer Prevention (Braden Scale)	New module
Nov 27, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Mepilex Border for Pressure Injury Prevention	PISheet updated to include both sacral and heel dressing as PIP devices; renamed to differentiate the use of this dressing from its use for wound care.
Nov 27, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Mepilex Border for Wound Care	Updated to add in sacral and heel dressings. Renamed to differentiate the use of this dressing from its use as a Pressure Injury Prevention device.
Nov 27, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Mepilex	Updated to add in sacral and heel dressings.
Oct 30, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Medihoney Antimicrobial Wound Gel	PISheet reviewed.
Oct 30, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Medihoney Antimicrobial Medical Honey	PISheet reviewed.
Oct 30, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Skintegrity Wound Cleanser	New Product Information Sheet
Oct 18, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Tubigrip	Molnlycke has updated Tubigrip’s calf measurement/product size chart
Sep 28, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Mepilex Border Post-Op	New Product Information Sheet
Sep 5, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Hypergel	Removed as product has been discontinued by the vendor.
Sep 5, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Mepilex Border Lite	PISheet reviewed.
Sep 5, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Mepilex Lite	PISheet reviewed.
Sep 5, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Mepilex Border	PISheet reviewed.
Sep 5, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Mepilex	PISheet reviewed.
Sep 5, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Alldress	PISheet reviewed.
Sep 5 , 2017	Product Information Sheet	Mepilex Transfer	PISheet reviewed.
Sep 5, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Mesorb	PISheet reviewed.
Sep 5, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Mesalt	PISheet reviewed.
Sep 5, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Mepitel One	PISheet reviewed.
Sep 5, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Mepitel	PISheet reviewed.
Aug 24, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Mepilex Border Flex	New Product Information Sheet
Aug 22, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Mepilex Transfer Ag	New Product Information Sheet
Aug 22, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Restore Contact Layer Flex	New Product Information Sheet
Aug 22, 2017	Product Information Sheet	PHMB Gauze for Skin Folds & Contractures	New Product Information Sheet
Aug 22, 2017	Product Information Sheet	PHMB Gauze for Wounds	New Product Information Sheet
Aug 22, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Biatain Ag	Revised Product Information Sheet
Aug 5, 2017	Decision Support Tool Procedure	Wound Packing	Revised to include bookmarking to allow for easier searching for specific document sections.
Aug 5, 2017	Decision Support Tool Procedure	Wound Cleansing	Revised to include bookmarking to allow for easier searching for specific document sections.
Jul 4, 2017	Product Information Sheet	PICO	Revised the PISheet to indicate that tendon and bone are not contraindicated for PICO use, need to use a contact layer interface
Feb 26, 2017	Decision Support Tool Guideline	Assessment, Prevention and Treatment of Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD) in Adults & Children	New document
Feb 26, 2017	Decision Support Tool Guideline Summary	Prevention and Treatment Interventions for MASD	New document
Feb 26, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Ultrasorb AP Underpad	New Product Information Sheet
Feb 26, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Mesh Underwear	New Product Information Sheet
Feb 26, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Comfort Day Light	New Product Information Sheet
Feb 26, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Comfort Day Extra	New Product Information Sheet
Feb 26, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Comfort Day Plus	New Product Information Sheet
Feb 26, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Fecal Collector	New Product Information Sheet
Feb 26, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Flexiseal	New Product Information Sheet
Feb 26, 2017	Product Information Sheet	InView Extra	New Product Information Sheet
Feb 26, 2017	Product Information Sheet	InView Special	New Product Information Sheet
Feb 26, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Urinary Pouch	New Product Information Sheet
Jan 31, 2017	Product Information Sheet	Debrisoft	New Product Information Sheet
Jan 31, 2017	Decision Support Tool Procedure	Wound Cleansing	Revised to provide direction that at least 100ml of solution is needed for wound cleansing and that a sterile cotton gauze(s) is to be use to gently and firmly remove any loosened slough/debris and wick any excess solution from the wound bed.
Jan 31, 2017	Decision Support Tool Procedure	Culture & Sensitivity Swab for Potential Wound Infection	Revised to provide a link to the new Wound Infection Guideline.
Jan 31, 2017	Decision Support Tool Guideline	Assessment, Prevention and Treatment of Wound Infections	New document
Jan 31, 2017	Decision Support Tool Guideline Summary	Assessment, Prevention and Treatment of Wound Infections	New document
Jan 9^th, 2017	Education Module	Conservative Sharp Wound Debridement (CSWD) Learning Module DRAFT	Final version of this document will be posted end of May 2017.
Oct 25, 2016	Decision Support Tool Guideline	Prevention of Skin Breakdown due to Pressure, Friction/Shear and Moisture in Adults and Children October 2016	Guideline revised to bring its prevention interventions in line with the April 2016 NPUAP Guidelines, additional changes included guidance on determining turning/repositioning schedules, doing a Head-to-Toe Skin Assessment when the Braden Risk Assessment is being completed and for those clients at risk, an increased frequency for doing Braden Risk re-assessments for acute/critical care units as well as Community Care. The Braden Interventions Algorithm (Appendix B) has also been revised.
Oct 21, 2016	Decision Support Tool Guideline	Application of Compression Therapy for Venous Insufficiency and for Mixed Venous/Arterial Insufficiency	Revised to clarify that for tubular compression or over-the counter compression stockings which deliver a compression therapy of 20mm/hg or less, that a Lower Limb Assessment (Basic & Advanced) is to be done but an AB is not always required. Links to the Duke Procedure and Unna Procedure done.
Oct 21, 2016	Education Module	Application of Compression Therapy for Venous Insufficiency and for Mixed Venous/Arterial Insufficiency	Revised to reflect the above change in the guideline. Links to the Duke Procedure and Unna Procedure done.
Oct 21, 2016	Product Information Sheet	EdemaWear	Update to reflect change that ABI assessment is not always required
Oct 21, 2016	Product Information Sheet	Tubigrip	Update to reflect change that ABI assessment is not always required.
Oct 21, 2016	Decision Support Tool Procedure	Procedure: Duke Boot (with self-adherent wrap)	Procedure replaces the current PISheet. Duke Boot video linked to Procedure.
Oct 21, 2016	Decision Support Tool Procedure	Procedure: Unna Boot (without self-adherent wrap)	Procedure replaces the current PISheet. Unna Boot video linked to Procedure.
Oct 21, 2016	Product Information Sheet	Viscopaste (Duke Boot)	PISheet removed as this is now a procedure – redirect link provided.
Oct 21, 2016	Product Information Sheet	Viscopate (Unna Boot)	PISheet removed as this is now a procedure – redirect link provided.
Oct 21, 2016	Product Information Sheet	Prevalon Turn & Position System	New Product Information Sheet
Aug 01, 2016	Product Information Sheet	SkinSleeve Protector	New Product Information Sheet
July 31, 2016	Product Information Sheet	Safe Boot II	New Product Information Sheet
Jul 31, 2016	Product Information Sheet	SecureSleeves	New Product Information Sheet
Jul 31, 2016	Product Information Sheet	Waffle FootHold Boot	New Product Information Sheet
Jul 31, 2016	Product Information Sheet	Waffle FootHold Plus Boot	New Product Information Sheet
Jul 31, 2016	Decision Support Tool	Guideline: Prevention of Skin Breakdown due to Pressure, Friction/Shear and Moisture in Adults & Children	Major guideline revision
Jun 13, 2016	eLearning Module	Pressure Ulcer Prevention	New module
May 16,^, 2016	Decision Support Tool	Guideline: Assessment, Prevention & Treatment of Skin Tears	New document
May 16^,2016	Decision Support Tool	Guideline Summary: Skin Tears	New document
May 16, 2016	Product Information Sheet	Steri-Strips for Type 1 Skin Tears	Updated to reflex the change in classification of Skin Tears from Categories to Types
Apr 14, 2016	Product Information Sheet	Marathon	New Product Information Sheet
Apr 01, 2016	Product Information Sheet	Mepilex Border Sacrum for PUP	New Product Information Sheet
Apr 01, 2016	Product Information Sheet	Body Support	New Product Information Sheet
Mar 27, 2016	Product Information Sheet	InterDry Ag	Updated: added a statement that although sheets are perforated, the sheets may be cut in whichever direction would fit best for the skin fold.
Mar 27, 2016	Product Information Sheet	Ventopedic Heel and Ankle Offloading Boot	New Product Information Sheet
Mar 27, 2016	Product Information Sheet	No-Slip Wedge Positioning Cushion	New Product Information Sheet
Mar 27, 2016	Product Information Sheet	Tubipad	New Product Information Sheet
Mar 27, 2016	Product Information Sheet	Heel/Elbow Protector	New Product Information Sheet
Mar 27, 2016	Product Information Sheet	DermaSaver Skin Sleeve	New Product Information Sheet
Mar 27, 2016	Product Information Sheet	Waffle Foot	Title renamed from ‘Waffle Boot’ to ‘Waffle Foot’; category renamed to “Heel Suspension: Support
Dec 14, 2015	Product Information Sheet	HeelZup with Thigh Support	Category renamed to “Heel Suspension: Support
Dec 14, 2015	Product Information Sheet	Heelzup Supreme	Category renamed to “Heel Suspension: Support
Dec 14, 2015	Product Information Sheet	HeelZup Cloud	Category renamed to “Heel Suspension: Support
Dec 14, 2015	Product Information Sheet	HeelZup	Category renamed to “Heel Suspension: Support
Dec 14, 2015	Product Information Sheet	LTC Heel Lift Wedge	Category renamed to “Heel Suspension: Support
Dec 14, 2015	Product Information Sheet	Prevent Wedge	Category renamed to “Heel Suspension: Support
Dec 14, 2015	Product Information Sheet	Prevalon Heel Protector Boot	Category renamed to “Heel Suspension: Boot
Dec 14, 2015	Product Information Sheet	PRO-HeeLx Heel Protector	New Product Information Sheet
Dec 14, 2015	Product Information Sheet	Ventopedic Heel Elevation Boot w Butterfly Lift	New Product Information Sheet
Dec 14, 2015	Product Information Sheet	Tru-Clear Contracture Boot	New Product Information Sheet
Jun 28, 2015	Decision Support Tool	Wound Cleansing Procedure	Revised procedure to reflect changes made in Wound Bed Preparation Guideline regarding appropriately saving unused dressing pieces.
Jun 28, 2015	Decision Support Tool	Wound Packing Procedure	Revised procedure to reflect changes made in Wound Bed Preparation Guideline regarding appropriately saving unused dressing pieces.
Jun 28, 2015	Decision Support Tool	Swab for C&S in Suspected Wound Infection Procedure	New procedure.
Jun 19, 2015	Decision Support Tool	Wound Bed Preparation	Clarified points to consider when making a decision to save dressing pieces. Added a footer statement indicating that expert consensus (PNSWC and Provincial Infection Control) was used to develop the saving dressing pieces process as there is no literature to support or refute this practice.
Jun 19, 2015	Product Information Sheet	Iodosorb	Health Canada indicates that Iodosorb is shown to disrupt and eradicate biofilm
Jun 19, 2015	Product Information Sheet	OASIS	Change of vendor name from Healthpoint to Smith & Nephew
Jun 19, 2015	Product Information Sheet	Santyl	Change of vendor name from Healthpoint to Smith & Nephew
Jun 19, 2015	Product Information Sheet	NU-DERM Alginate	Change of vendor name from Systagenix to KCI
Jun 19, 2015	Product Information Sheet	NU-DERM Hydrocolloid	Change of vendor name from Systagenix to KCI
Jun 19, 2015	Product Information Sheet	Prisma	Change of vendor name from Systagenix to KCI
Jun 19, 2015	Product Information Sheet	Promogran	Change of vendor name from Systagenix to KCI
Jun 19, 2015	Product Information Sheet	Silvercel Non-Adherent	Change of vendor name from Systagenix to KCI
Jun 19, 2015	Product Information Sheet	Tielle	Change of vendor name from Systagenix to KCI
Jun 19, 2015	Product Information Sheet	Heelzup Cloud	Revised to provide clarity regarding daily care
Jun 05, 2015	Product Information Sheet	Heelzup w Thigh Support	Revised to provide clarity regarding daily care
Jun 05, 2015	Product Information Sheet	Heelzup	Revised to provide clarity regarding daily care
Jun 05, 2015	Product Information Sheet	LTC Heel Lift Wedge	New Product Information Sheet
Jun 05, 2015	Product Information Sheet	Prevent Wedge	New Product Information Sheet
Jun 05, 2015	Product Information Sheet	Heelzup Supreme	New Product Information Sheet
Jan 02, 2015	Product Information Sheet	Skin IQ Micro Manager	New Product Information Sheet
Jan 02, 2015	Product Information Sheet	Carbonet	Document revised to accurately reflect the sizes and application of this product.
Dec 13, 2014	Decision Support Tool	Guideline: Maggot Debridement Therapy (MDT) in Adults & Children	Revised to add a statement regarding removing the maggot dressing in the event of the client’s death
Dec 13, 2014	Decision Support Tool	Procedure: Maggot Debridement Therapy (MDT) in Adults & Children	Revised to add a statement regarding removing the maggot dressing in the event of the client’s death Added definition for aseptic technique and update the first 9 procedure steps to bring this document in line with the Wound Cleansing DST
Dec 13, 2014	Product Information Sheet	HeelZup with Thigh Support	Revised to added new sections: Daily Care and Cleansing the Device
Dec 13, 2014	Product Information Sheet	HeelZup Cloud	New document
Dec 13, 2014	Product Information Sheet	HeelZup	New document
Dec 13, 2014	Product Information Sheet	Aquacel Ag Extra for Wounds	Revised to remove Viscopaste from the contraindication statement of not using silver products with oil-based products based on updated Smith&Nephew information.
Dec 13, 2014	Product Information Sheet	Aquacel Ag Extra for Burns	Revised to remove Viscopaste from the contraindication statement of not using silver products with oil-based products based on updated Smith&Nephew information.
Dec 08, 2014	Product Information Sheet	Triad	Revised to clarify the amount of product to use in the wound and on the peri-wound skin
Dec 08, 2014	Product Information Sheet	Waffle Foot	Previous Waffle Boot PISheet renamed to Waffle Foot and new sections added: Daily Care and Cleansing the Device
Dec 08, 2014	Product Information Sheet	Tubigrip – Lower Leg Application	Added new size – J
Dec 08, 2014	Documentation	Braden Risk Assessment & Interventions Flow Sheet Braden Risk Assessment & Interventions Flow Sheet Documentation Guideline	Revised to provide a standard approach as to when to refer to OT/PT/Wound Clinician; as well as clarified the interventions. Revised to reflect the changes to the Flow Sheet.
Dec 08, 2014	Algorithm	Braden Scale Interventions: Algorithm	Revised to include new schedule for reassessment on Pediatric units
Dec 08, 2014	Decision Support Tool	Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Ulcer Risk in Adults and Children/Infants: Guideline	Document revised to reflect update information related to Pediatrics – removed Modified Braden Q reference – now using Braden Q; updated Braden Q reassessment schedule
Dec 08, 2014	Decision Support Tool	Prevention of Skin Breakdown due to Pressure, Friction/Shear and Moisture in Adults & Children/Infants: Guideline	Document revised to remove Modified Braden Q reference
Dec 08,2014	Decision Support Tool	Pressure Ulcer Assessment and Treatment Guideline Summary	Updated the document’s date to keep it in-line with the guideline
Dec 08, 2014	Decision Support Tool	Assessment and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers in Adults & Children: Guideline	Document’s definitions of no-touch and clean aseptic technique revised to include direction regarding saving dressing pieces
Dec 06, 2014	Decision Support Tool	Wound Bed Preparation: Guideline	Document’s Strategies for Prevention and Treatment of Infections section revised to provide clarification of when dressing pieces could be saved. Definitions of no-touch and clean aseptic technique revised to include direction regarding saving dressing pieces
Dec 06, 2014	Guideline Summary	Wound Bed Preparation Guideline Summary	Revised the date to November in keeping with the guideline.
Dec 06, 2014	Decision Support Tool	Wound Packing: Procedure	Revised to reflected the changes made to the when dressing pieces could be saved. Aseptic Technique definitions changes to match those in the Wound Bed Prep Guideline.
Dec 06, 2014	Decision Support Tool	Wound Cleansing Procedure	Aseptic Technique definitions changes to match those in the Wound Bed Prep Guideline.
Sep 23, 2014	Product Information Sheet	Pico	Revised to remove the 2cm depth limitation – clarification added that wound depth needs to be appropriately filled to ensure proper healing of the wound.
Sep 23, 2014	Decision Support Tool	Lower Limb Ulcer Venous Arterial Mixed Assessment and Treatment Guideline	Reposted with correct document date
Sep 20, 2014	Guideline Summary	Wound Bed Preparation Guideline Summary	New document.
Sep 20, 2014	Decision Support Tool	Wound Bed Preparation: Guideline	New document.
Sep 20, 2014	Decision Support Tool	Wound Cleansing Procedure	Revised to clarify procedure regarding preparing and setting up aseptic field as well as added a process for saving unused dressing pieces.
Sep 20, 2014	Product Information Sheet	Povidone Iodine for Wound Care	Revised to add contraindications of not using iodine with silver products or Santyl
Sep 14, 2014	Learning Module	Ankle Brachial Index Learning Module	Corrected the Answer Key question #3 to read correct answer is ‘a) 1, 2 & 4’ not ‘c) 1 ,2 & 4’ Provided the correct link to the Lower Leg Assessment and Treatment Guideline
Sep 14, 2014	Guideline Summary	Pressure Ulcer Assessment and Treatment Guideline Summary	Added the following statement in the Wound Management section: ‘For dry heel ulcers, maintain eschar / protect wound with antiseptic solution & dry dressing’ (similar to the wording on the Lower Leg Arterial Guideline Summary
Sep 03, 2014	Documentation	Lower Limb Assessment Flow Sheet (LLAFS) Lower Limb Assessment Flow Sheet (LLAFS) Documentation Guideline paper version Lower Limb Assessment Flow Sheet (LLAFS) Documentation Guideline paper & Pixalere version	New documentation flow sheet and guidelines for both basic and advanced assessment of the lower limb; there are two guidelines; one to be used for those Health Authorities using just a paper LLASF and one for those Health Authorities which use both paper and Pixalere.
Aug 26, 2014	Product Info Sheet	Acticoat Flex for Burns	Revised to add Viscopaste to remove the contraindication statement of not using silver nanocrystalline products with oil-based product based on updated Smith&Nephew information.
Aug 26, 2014	Product Info Sheet	Acticoat Flex for Wounds	Revised to remove Viscopaste from the contraindication statement of not using silver nanocrystalline products with oil-based products based on updated Smith&Nephew information.
Aug 26, 2014	Product Info Sheet	Acticoat for Burns	Revised to remove Viscopaste from the contraindication statement of not using silver nanocrystalline products with oil-based products based on updated Smith&Nephew information.
Aug 26, 2014	Product Info Sheet	Acticoat for Wounds	Revised to remove Viscopaste from the contraindication statement of not using silver nanocrystalline products with oil-based products based on updated Smith&Nephew information.
Aug 26, 2014	Decision Support Tool	Assessment & Treatment of Lower Limb Ulcers (Arterial, Venous & Mixed) in Adults: Guideline	Revised to ensure alignment with the ABI procedure DSTs.
Aug 26, 2014	Decision Support Tool	Wound Packing: Procedure	Revised to provided direction to count all packing inserted/removed for any undermining, sinus or wound depth greater that 1cm (>1cm).
Aug 25, 2014	Decision Support Tool	Assessment and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers in Adults & Children: Guideline	Revised to ensure that preventative interventions matched those laid out in the Prevention Guideline
Aug 25 2014	Algorithm	Braden Scale Interventions: Algorithm	Updated the Reassessment schedule for ICU/CCU to at least every 48hrs Added schedule for Psychiatry and Pediatrics. Added interventions for the OR (sensory and moisture sub-scales).
Aug 25, 2014	Decision Support Tool	Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Ulcer Risk in Adults and Children/Infants: Guideline	Updated the Reassessment schedule for ICU/CCU to at least every 48hrs Added schedule for Psychiatry and Pediatrics. Added interventions for the OR (sensory and moisture sub-scales).
Aug 25, 2014	Decision Support Tool	Prevention of Skin Breakdown due to Pressure, Friction/Shear and Moisture in Adults & Children/Infants: Guideline	Updated the Reassessment schedule for ICU/CCU to at least every 48hrs Added schedule for Psychiatry and Pediatrics. Added interventions for the OR (sensory and moisture sub-scales).
Aug 25, 2014	Documentation	Braden Risk Assessment & Interventions Flow Sheet Braden Risk Assessment & Interventions Flow Sheet Documentation Guideline	Braden Risk Assessment & Interventions Flow Sheet revisions: Page 1: removed the direction to staff to lower the Braden Score is additional risk factors present; direction now states to consider that clients with these additional risk factor may be at a higher risk for developing a pressure ulcer. Page 3 Algorithm: Updated the Reassessment schedule for ICU/CCU to at least every 48hrs Added schedule for Psychiatry and Pediatrics. Added interventions for the OR (sensory and moisture sub-scales).
Aug 25, 2014	Documentation	Wound Assessment & Treatment Flow Sheet (portrait) Wound Assessment & Treatment Flow Sheet (portrait) Documentation Guideline Wound Assessment & Treatment Flow Sheet (landscape) Wound Assessment & Treatment Flow Sheet (landscape) Documentation Guideline	Wound Assessment & Treatment Flow Sheet (WATFS) revisions: Flow Sheet and Guideline Goals of Care revised: To Maintain/Non-healable → To Maintain To Maintain/Palliative → To Monitor/Manage Added Guideline clarification re staging Stage X or SDTI once these ulcers are declared. Revised Flow Sheet and Guideline Packing Count to provided direction to count all packing inserted/removed for any undermining, sinus or wound depth greater that 1cm.
Aug 22, 2014			Added new Folder for Provincial Referral Forms
Aug 1, 2014	Product Info Sheet	Hydrofera Blue – Tube	New product.
Aug 1, 2014	Product Info Sheet	Hydrofera Blue – Heavy Drainage	New product.
Aug 1, 2014	Product Info Sheet	Hydrofera Blue – Standard	New product.
Aug 1, 2014	Product Info Sheet	PHMB Foam Dressing	New product.
Aug 1, 2014	Product Info Sheet	PHMB Foam Dressing with Border	New product.
Aug 1, 2014	Product Info Sheet	PHMB Foam Dressing with Topsheet	New product.
Aug 1, 2014	Product Info Sheet	Renasys Adhesive Gel Patch	New product.
Aug 1, 2014	Product Info Sheet	Restore Silver Contact Layer	Revised to clarify the application of the product.
Aug 1, 2014	Product Info Sheet	PICO	Revised to clarify that the PICO dressing must be removed prior to MRI or hyperbaric treatment and then be reapplied.
Aug 1, 2014	Product Info Sheet	Triad	Revised to add that product can be used to debride eschar. Clarified the process for removing the paste.
Jul 7, 2014	Product Info Sheet	Prevena	New product.
May 19, 2014	Product Info Sheet	Aquacel Extra	New product.
May 19, 2014	Product Info Sheet	Aquacel Ag Extra for Burns	New product.
May 19, 2014	Product Info Sheet	Aquacel Ag Extra for Wounds	New product.
May 19, 2014	Product Info Sheet	Acticoat Flex for Burns	Revised to add Viscopaste to the contraindication statement of not using silver nanocrystalline products with oil-based products.
May 19, 2014	Product Info Sheet	Acticoat Flex for Wounds	Revised to add Viscopaste to the contraindication statement of not using silver nanocrystalline products with oil-based products.
May 19, 2014	Product Info Sheet	Acticoat for Burns	Revised to add Viscopaste to the contraindication statement of not using silver nanocrystalline products with oil-based products.
May 19, 2014	Product Info Sheet	Acticoat for Wounds	Revised to add Viscopaste to the contraindication statement of not using silver nanocrystalline products with oil-based products.
May 19, 2014	Product Info Sheet	Triad	Revised to add statement that, is soiled with urine or feces that the top layer of Triad can be cleansed and a new layer of Triad applied.
May 19, 2014	Product Info Sheet	Prontosan Wound Irrigation Solution	Revised to add a contraindication of not to use silver products with Prontosan.
Apr 22, 2014	Product Info Sheet	Secura Skin Cleanser	Clarified the bed-bath and perineal cleansing process for applying an appropriate amount of cleanser to a moistened warm washcloth.
Mar 30, 2014	Product Info Sheet	PICO	Revised steps such that dressing is applied and NPWT is turned on; if no leaks then ‘window-pane’ the transparent dressing; if leak present, lift dressing up and reapply, turn pump on and re-check for leaks.
Sep 05, 2013	Product Info Sheet	PICO	New posting.
Jul 07, 2013	Product Info Sheet	Santyl	Clarified not to use Santyl with iodine, silver or PHMB dressings/products. Clarified using a dampened Normal Saline gauze to activate Santyl when used on a wound with minimal exudate. Provide guidance on the amount of Santyl that should be used based on the wound size.
Jul 02, 2013	Learning Module	ABI Procedure for Adults for Handheld Doppler & Automatic ABI System	New posting (click on the Document title and save it to your computer).
Jul 02, 2013	Decision Support Tool	Procedure ABI for Adults using a Handheld Doppler	Clarified name of procedure as using a handheld doppler. Revised the frequency of ABI reassessment from one year to, as part of a comprehensive lower leg assessment, every six months for clients with a lower leg wound (goal to heal); for clients using compression therapy and for those clients who are experiencing increasing pain (not relate to infection) and/or other S&S of arterial compromise.
Jul 02, 2013	Decision Support Tool	Procedure ABI for Adults using an Automatic ABI System	New posting.
Jun 28, 2013	Product Info Sheet	Silver Nitrate (AgNO3) for Wound Care	Added to Application Directions, “Moisten tip with sterile water.”
Jun 28, 2013	Product Info Sheet	Aquacel	Changed the amount of dressing overlap onto the peri-wound skin from 5cm to 1cm as per vendor information.
Jun 28, 2013	Product Info Sheet	Medihoney Apinate	Corrected the spelling of the product name.
Jun 28, 2013	Product Info Sheet	Viscopaste (Duke Boot)	Correction made to the Application Directions: “Proceed up the leg and stop at 2 fingers width below the knee, using a 50% overlap and a (100%) 50% stretch of the compression wrap.
Jun 28, 2013	Product Info Sheet	Allevyn Life	New posting.
Jun 28, 2013	Product Info Sheet	Prontosan Wound Irrigation Solution	New posting.
Jun 28, 2012	Product Info Sheet	Surgigrip	Removed.
Feb 26, 2013	Product Info Sheet	Aquacel Ag for Wounds	Changed the amount of dressing overlap onto the peri-wound skin from 5cm to 1cm as per vendor information.
Feb 26, 2013	Product Info Sheet	Gelfoam for Wound Care	New posting.
Feb 26, 2013	Product Info Sheet	InterDry Ag	Added for clarification, the indication of ‘For moisture management of denuded skin.” Reword for clarification, the contraindication regarding use of this product for wounds now reads: “Do no use for wounds”.
Feb 26, 2013	Product Info Sheet	Mepitel	Added for the Contraindication section; “Do not use with skin sealant/barrier”. Revised for spelling and clarity, the statement “Reposition the contact layer at least every second day when used for burns treated with meshed grafts or after facial resurfacing”.
Feb 26, 2013	Product Info Sheet	Mepitel One	Added following statement to Frequency of Dressing Change section “Reposition the contact layer at least every second day when used for burns treated with meshed grafts or after facial resurfacing”.
Feb 26, 2013	Product Info Sheet	No Sting Skin Prep	Clarified the Frequency of Reapplication section.
Feb 26, 2013	Product Info Sheet	Santyl	Revised the amount of Santyl to be applied to wound bed from ‘3mm’ to ‘2mm’ as per vendor information.
Feb 26, 2013	Product Info Sheet	Tegaderm Absorbent Clear Acrylic	Added to the To Apply section, “For wounds with moderate amount of exudate, apply a hydrofibre/calcium alginate to the wound bed.”