Wound Treatment Negative Pressure Equipment - Mains Power (large)
Last modified
22 November 2021
RAP item number
AS19
RAP item category
Treatment Machines
Is this a contracted item
No
Is prior approval required
Yes
Comments
The assessing RN must be a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) in wound management. The Specialist and/or CNC must review treatment in 8 weeks and depending on the prescriber’s recommendation, a further 8 weeks of treatment may be approved.
Limit treatment to 16 weeks in total for each wound in a 12 month period.
The assessing RN must be a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) in wound management. The Specialist and/or CNC must review treatment in 8 weeks and depending on the prescriber’s recommendation, a further 8 weeks of treatment may be approved.
Limit treatment to 16 weeks in total for each wound in a 12 month period.