AAWC Professional ResourcesBelow you will find wound care resources, including the AAWC Guidelines and Educational Brochures created by volunteer AAWC leaders to advance the practice of wound care. AAWC is proud to offer these free of charge.  Managing Wounds as a TeamAAWC has partnered with the European Wound Management Association (EWMA) and the Australian Wound Management Association (AWMA) to develop a joint paper on the multidisciplinary approach to wound care. Access the document from the Journal of Wound Care by clicking on the icon to the left. Current AAWC Secretary – Robert J. Snyder, DPM, MSc, CWS Discusses Debridement - View additional videos on the AAWC YouTube Channel!   Paper on Consensus principles for wound care research obtained using a Delphi process. Read it here. AAWC International Consolidated GuidelinesPressure Ulcer ResourcesAAWC Pressure Ulcer Guidelines 8.11 Assessing the Need for Developing a Comprehensive Content-Validated Pressure Ulcer Guideline Learn more. Understanding Pressure Ulcer Research and Education Needs: A Comparison of the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care Pressure Ulcer Guideline Evidence Levels and Content Validity Scores Read it here. Venous Ulcer ResourcesInternational Consolidated Venous Ulcer Guideline updated 12.15 Development of a Content-Validated Venous Ulcer Guideline Learn more. Wound Infection ResourcesWound Infection Guideline Recommendations-Feb.20.2018 The Development and Content Validation of a Multidisciplinary, Evidence-based Wound Infection Prevention and Treatment Guideline. Learn more.
Other AAWC Resources AAWC Quality of Care Wound Glossary – Search to find a standard definitions. AAWC Patients and Caregivers Resources – Find WIN Newsletters here! AAWC Wound Patient’s Bill of Rights |
AAWC mission Statement
The mission of the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care is to advance the care of patients with and at-risk for wounds.
AAWC Diversity Equity and Inclusivity statement
The AAWC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion to represent the spectrum of our membership and the people we serve. In order to best accomplish this mission, we engage and embrace a multidisciplinary approach to mitigate risk and promote wound healing. We acknowledge and are committed to raising awareness of, as well as addressing, disparities in care for those with and at risk for wounds. We commit to actively pursue these goals through a multi-pronged approach of advocacy, research, public policy, and education
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2022 Q3 Advocacy Update
July 15, 2022 Alliance summary of the FY23 HOPPS proposed rule
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2021 Q3 Advocacy Update
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