Wound Care
At any given time, there are over 450,000 Australians living with a wound, costing health and aged care budgets over $6bn a year.
Chronic wounds can take longer to heal than acute wounds but with the right treatment at the right time by the right clinician, most chronic wounds have the potential to heal.
It can be difficult and challenging for an individual to manage wounds on their own, particularly if they are already managing other health conditions, living alone or feel the need for support to ensure the best outcomes.
Vital Home Health Services offers high-quality, personalised wound care in the home, giving people the confidence to manage and overcome chronic or acute wounds and return to wellness as quickly as possible.
What is Wound Care?
Acute wounds are wounds that occur suddenly and heal quickly with minimal intervention. If a wound takes longer than a month to heal, it is described as a chronic wound and requires specialist wound care. Chronic wounds are usually associated with underlying chronic diseases and can take a lot longer to heal. The specialist wound care services provided by VHHS incorporates holistic assessment to ensure underlying conditions are assessed and addressed to promote wound healing.
Specialist wound care services can provide the evidence based support necessary to restore a person to optimum health promoting a faster recovery and improved outcomes, avoiding unnecessary hospitalisation or prolonged medical treatment
Here’s how the team from Vital Home Health Services can help.
Personalised Chronic Disease Management Services from Vital
Overcoming a wound or injury quickly and effectively is critical to restoring an individuals’ physical and psychological wellbeing.
At Vital Home Health Services, we make people’s health our priority.
The team at VHHS are able to visit individuals at home, providing care that incorporates wound assessment and review, wound dressing, and tailored educational support to resolve wounds efficiently and reduce the risk of wound related complications. When managing your wound, we collaborate with your GP and have appropriate referral pathways in place to ensure you are receiving the most appropriate care
With different clients come unique needs. All Vital wound care plans are tailored to meet the needs of the individual, and in line with any other health considerations.
Your Vital Wound Nurse Practitioner Provides:
Personalised Care
A tailored treatment plan to meet your unique needs and circumstances
Advanced Knowledge
Access to the latest wound management practices, treatments and technologies
Cost-effective Solutions
Fast and efficient treatment to resolve complex issues quickly, saving time and cost
Supporting People to Manage their Wounds
Abrasions
Animal bites
Burns
Crush injuries
Chronic/ hard- to heal wounds
Diabetes related ulcers
Insect bites or stings
Lacerations /puncture wounds
Leg ulcers (Arterial, venous, mixed)
Malignant wounds
Pressure injuries
Skin grafts and donor sites
Skin Tears
Surgical wounds
Complex and non-healing wounds
Don’t see your wound listed? Talk to our team about your needs today.
Steps to Receiving Wound Care Support at Home
Arranging personalised care from Vital is easy.
It begins with a confidential chat with a Vital carer to help us understand your personal circumstances and needs.
Already have a GP referral? Talk to our team.
Next, we tailor a care package to support you while managing your wound, with flexibility to alter your plan as your needs change.
Already have a GP referral? Talk to our team.
You can then begin your personalised care program immediately.
Already have a GP referral? Talk to our team.
Benefits of Working with Vital Wound Care Nurses
At Vital, we place people at the heart of everything we do.
Our team will take the time to get to know you – including other health conditions that may impact wound healing – before creating your personalised support plan, taking care to prioritise your health concerns, clinical needs and well-being to achieve the best outcomes. A safe pair of hands, Vital delivers all wound care services in the comfort of your home, giving you additional peace of mind during your journey toward recovery.
Vital Wound Care Support Benefits include:
- Expert consultation from a trusted, high-quality in-home care provider
- Compassionate and consistent care provided by our team of qualified nurses
- Educational support keeps you informed about your wound and infection prevention
- A care plan tailored to your circumstances, individual and clinical needs
- Priority access to more Vital home care services should you require them
Ready to learn more about wound care support from Vital?
Other Personal And Clinical Services Vital Provides
Personal care such as washing & feeding
Pain management
Medication management
Social care (such as emotional support and conversing)
Auxiliary care (such as shopping & transportation)
Symptom management
Constipation management
Continence management
Spiritual support
Support for family members
Domestic care (such as cleaning and preparing meals)
Mouth care and prevention of ulcers
Pressure area care
Wound management including complex wounds
Psychological support
Bereavement counselling
Affirming the end of life process
Planning care (such as coordinating support)
