Research Study Reveals Nurses’ Importance in Stoma Care
March 31, 2021
One study shows the crucial role nurses have in stoma care and in the successful adjustment of patients to their stoma.
State Practice Act Liability Affects All Members of Wound Care Team
November 25, 2020
Potential liability under your state practice act is something to always be aware of. If you face an alleged violation of your practice act, professional disciplinary action can be initiated by the applicable board that administers and enforces the act. Disciplinary actions are determined by each professional board such as the board of medicine, board […]
Legal Case Highlights Importance of Wound Care Documentation
November 4, 2020
We explore why standards of care and wound care documentation are key to nurse expert testimony in cases alleging professional negligence.
Hand Hygiene Tips for Providing Wound Care in Challenging Settings
September 16, 2020
Hand hygiene is nothing new in healthcare. It has become increasingly important throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. As a wound care nurse, you know hand hygiene is essential in preventing infections when providing patient care. If you provide care outside of the traditional clinical settings, such as a hospital or a wound care clinic, you know how […]
Nursing Documentation in Wound Care Is a Key Factor in Determining Liability
August 13, 2020
The medical record is an essential piece of evidence in any legal case alleging professional negligence against wound care nurses and others. As you know, one of the purposes of the medical record is to reflect what nursing care was given to the patient. The entries speak to the quality of the care given. The […]
Ileal Conduit Care and Nurses: A Review of Evidence-Based Practice
July 16, 2020
In 2019, researchers in China released an important study on interventions with ileal conduit patients after having undergone surgery for bladder cancer. It has since proven to be a wonderful resource for all providers who work with ileal conduit patients. The study began in 2014 with the establishment of a “dedicated team” of ostomy specialists […]
Your State Nurse Practice Act Can Dictate Wound Care Liability
June 17, 2020
Disciplinary actions by a state regulatory agency, which govern your state nurse practice act, are a real legal concern for wound care clinicians.
Ability of Patient to Provide Own Ostomy Care Called into Question
May 27, 2020
A patient’s ability to carry out her own ostomy care was the key issue in a lawsuit. Find out how involuntary commitment applies to your wound practice.
Why Continued Competence in Wound Care Nursing Matters
April 29, 2020
What is continued competence? Competence is the ability to function in a situation and competency is the actual performance in a given situation.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Case: Liability Can Result from Treatment Inaction
March 25, 2020
As you practice wound care, you can apply the key takeaways from this case to treatments, such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy.