The AWTVNF has eight aims reflecting the six key principles from the Institute of Medicine (Design for life 2005) that state care should be Safe, Effective, Patient Centred, Timely, Efficient and Equitable
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To promote awareness of tissue viability issues to improve patient outcomes.
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To raise awareness of the impact of tissue viability on the Health and Wealth of Wales.
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To promote evidence based tissue viability practices and influence appropriate health policy within Wales.
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To be recognised by the Welsh Government as a knowledgeable and valuable resource.
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To contribute to the body of knowledge by initiating and participating in tissue viability research and audit.
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To improve patient outcomes by creating and maintaining links with academia and disseminating knowledge relating to tissue viability to all healthcare providers.
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To work in partnership with industry in order to improve patient care.
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To provide peer support to all tissue viability nurses working in Wales