The Chronic Wound Clinic (CWC) is staffed by geriatricians and specialised wound nurse consultants.
Clients with wounds that have not progressed through the stages of healing normally are eligible to utilise the services offered by this clinic.
A comprehensive wound assessment is conducted and the patient is provided with a comprehensive management plan and follow up.
Referrals
Referral addressed to named head of unit is preferred and addressed to Chronic Wound Clinic, The Mornington Centre, 24 Separation Street, Mornington.
Referral via ACCESS
Phone: 1300 665 781
ACCESS Fax: 9125 5862
ACCESS Referral Form preferred
Categories for appointment
| Clinical Description | Time frame for Appointment | |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 Urgent | Non-healing wound that is increasing in size/depth/exudate | 1-2 weeks |
| Category 2 Routine | Non-healing wound with no reduction in size/depth | Within one month |
| Emergency | Severe infection with systemic features (e.g. Febrile, septic) | Immediately via Emergency Department |
Eligibility criteria
Clients with wounds that have not progressed through the stages of healing normally.
Exclusion criteria
Wounds that are on track for healing. Foot wounds that need input from Podiatry.
Alternative referral options
High risk foot clinic
- only review wounds below the ankle
Infectious Diseases Clinic
- If Buruli ulcer confirmed
- Wound Clinic is happy to offer wound management even if patient is under ID for antibiotics regime
Consider referral to plastic surgery if surgery likely.
Make a referral
All referrals to this clinic must contain the following information.
Referral: Date of referral, Speciality, Referring practitioner, Provider Number, Referrer’s signature.
Patient Demographic: Full name, Date of birth, Postal address, Contact numbers, Medicare Number, Interpreter required.
Clinical: Reason for referral, Duration of symptoms, Management to date, Past medical history, Current medications, Allergies, Diagnostics as per referral guidelines X-ray results/reports must be within the last 6 months.
Additional requirements
Referrals also should include:
- Current dressing plan
- Vascular studies/ultrasound if available
- Wound swab results if available
- Pathology results if available
Further information
This clinic operates on Tuesdays from The Mornington Centre.
Cost: There is a $20 cost to attend the clinic. We provide most wound dressing products used on the day of the appointment. Clients will need to purchase wound dressing products for ongoing use.
Please note: The referral should not be given to the patient to arrange an appointment. Once a referral has been received the patient will be contacted by the Chronic Wound Clinic administration staff.
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