01/22/2026
People who use drugs face a disproportionately high burden of acute and chronic wounds—and too often, care is complicated by delayed presentation, stigma, and structural barriers.
New Canadian guidance from Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC®), the Harm Reduction Nurses Association (HRNA), and Ontario Network of People Who Use Drugs (ONPUD) offers a practical framework for wound clinicians working in hospitals, outreach, and community settings.
We pulled out some of the key takeaways that should be top of mind for clinicians when it comes to day-to-day wound assessment and topical planning, and are sharing them with you in our latest blog article.
Read it here 👉 https://hubs.li/Q03_TXrg0
A summary of practical takeaways for clinical teams as we review the new Canadian guidance on harm reduction-based wound care for people who use drugs.