Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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This step-by-step guide for nursing staff explains how to use the TIME clinical decision support tool to manage wounds effectively and efficiently.

Whether you need to assess wounds caused by skin tears, acute injuries or minor burns, Callum Metcalfe-O'Shea, RCN Professional Lead for Long-Term Conditions, explains how this four-step assessment can be used in any clinical setting to achieve better outcomes for your patients.

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