Version: 1.0.4 | Published: 29 Aug 2024 | Updated: 462 days ago

Wound Care Information Standard

Dataset

Summary

Type:
  • Information standards
  • Technical standards and specifications
Effective From:
01 November 2023
Applies To:
  • Primary care services providing wound care MUST comply
  • Community services providing wound care MUST comply
  • Secondary care services providing wound care MUST comply
  • Mental health services providing wound care MUST comply
  • Social care services providing wound care SHOULD comply
  • Ambulance services providing wound care SHOULD comply
Impacts On:
Implementation of this information standard impacts all health IT systems suppliers providing systems to the above providers; suppliers should work with their customers to determine necessary changes.
Conformance Date:
01 September 2025
Topics:
  • Care records
  • Key care information
Care Settings:
  • Community health
  • GP / Primary care
  • Hospital
  • Maternity
  • Mental health
  • Social care
  • Urgent and Emergency Care

Documentation

Associated Media:
Description:

The standard is intended to support the aims of the National Wound Care Strategy Programme (NWCSP) to:

  • Reduce patient suffering 
  • Improve healing rates 
  • Prevent wounds occurring and recurring 
  • Use clinical time and other health and care resources in the most effective way

It is based on professional guidance, the relevant NICE guideline, evidence review, and extensive consultation with health professionals, people, and carers.

Document Control

Sponsor:
Margaret Kitching, Chief Nurse NHS England - NE & Yorkshire (NWCSP Executive Sponsor), NHS England
Approval Date:
27 July 2023
Business Lead:
Martin Orton, Senior Programme Manager, Professional Record Standards Body (PRSB)
Post Implementation Review Date:
31 July 2026
Scope:
Health Services, NHS Services, Adult Social Care
SRO:
Una Adderley, Programme Director, National Wound Care Strategy programme
Technical Committee:
Data Alliance Partnership Board (DAPB)
Contributor:
Professional Record Standards Body (PRSB)
Mandated:
Yes
Status:
active

Legal Authorities

Legal Authority:
Section 250 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012
Legal Authority Description:
This information standard is published under section 250 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012.