FAQs

Indeed, NDIS generally covers wound care assistance for NDIS participants dealing with persistent wounds like pressure ulcers. This expense typically aligns with NDIS funding requirements. To proceed, participants will be required to furnish a wound care plan issued by their GP or registered nurse. This plan should outline the wound care assistance they require to manage their disability-related injury effectively. This plan should detail the specific supports their doctor/ RN recommends for their disability-related wound care needs. This is essential for determining if the wound care supports are better suited for NDIS funding rather than healthcare system funding. The plan must confirm that their wounds are chronic and won’t heal, heal slowly, or will heal but reoccur, which classifies them as chronic wounds. It should clearly establish the link between these chronic wounds and their ongoing disability support/ disability care needs. The wound care plan should include:

1. A comprehensive wound care or pressure injury management program that outlines the required consumables for their treatment.
2. Strategies for wound prevention management, potentially involving assistive technology recommendations.
3. Specific details about the type, frequency, and level of support care needed to manage their wounds effectively.

This comprehensive wound care plan will enable NDIS to assess whether the wound care supports align with NDIS funding criteria, allowing the participant to receive appropriate assistance for their ongoing wound care needs while maintaining their daily life and well-being.