WELCOME TO THE INTERNATIONAL WOUND INFECTION INSTITUTE

The International Wound Infection Institute is for health care professionals with an interest in wound infection

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WHAT WE PROVIDE

UP-TO-DATE CLINICAL INFORMATION

The IWII aims to provide up to date research and evidence relating to the prevention, identification, diagnosis, treatment and management of wound infection.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE CLINICAL EXPERIENCES

The IWII are eager to hear of any projects that you may have developed and implemented which you would like to share with a global audience. If you have an idea for a project please contact us to discuss working together.

ACCESS TO WOUND INFECTION EXPERTS

The IWII committee represents expertise in the prevention and management of wound infection globally. We welcome enquiries at any time. Please ensure that your message clearly identifies your question and if there is a particular member you wish to speak to.

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MEET OUR COMMITTEE

TERRY SWANSON

Chair

Terry Swanson is the current Vice Chair of the International Wound Infection Institute and was admitted as a Fellow of AWMA in 2010

PROFESSOR GEOFF SUSSMAN

Vice Chair

Associate Professor Geoff Sussman holds a position in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Monash University

DOT WEIR

Secretary

Dot has spent over 4 decades practicing ostomy and wound care in all sites of care and has practiced for the past 24 years in outpatient care. She works as a Consultant and Educator in Holland, Michigan, and is a clinician at the Holland Hospital Wound and Ostomy Center. 

DONNA LARSEN

Treasurer

Donna is a Nurse Practitioner in Wound Management at Royal Perth Hospital. Donna has over 30 publications in Wound Management and Vascular Surgery, including journal articles, international consensus documents and book chapters. 

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LATEST CONTENT

NEWS

Here you can view all of the latest news from the International Wound Infection Institute. We’ve got all our AGM minutes as well as interesting articles from our committee and other sources.

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RESOURCES

The following resources focus on the latest evidence, research and education in wound infection prevention management. These are free to download and use in practice.

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