PAWSIC: Clean Sweep: Advancing Healing Through Wound Hygiene

Wound hygiene is the cornerstone of effective wound bed preparation and a decisive step in preventing biofilm formation and infection-related delays. By actively disrupting biofilm and reducing bioburden, thorough cleansing can reset the wound environment and reignite stalled healing. This session provides clear, practical strategies to standardize wound hygiene across care settings—empowering clinicians to reduce complications, improve consistency, and achieve faster, more predictable outcomes.