More patients are opting to perform their own wound care at home because they are concerned about venturing out and risking exposure to the virus.
We spoke with three wound care professionals to learn more about care provided in the home and teaching patients and families to care for wounds until life returns to normal.
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By Keisha Smith, MA, CWCMS
It’s about focusing on what you can do, big or small, to make things better for your patients, team and organization.
Every day, thousands of our Wound Care Education Institute (WCEI) alumni lead in this way with wound care certification.
If you participate in our alumni-only Facebook Group called “Wound Care Rocks,” you might recognize Trisha Dubois, RN, WCC, OMS, as a clinician who demonstrates those leadership qualities. She’s eager to learn from other certified clinicians in our group.
As a wound care professional, you’ve probably had at least some experience with patients who need drains as part of the post-procedure healing process. But what you might not be familiar with are the feelings of angst and frustration that often plague patients and caregivers when they are faced with managing the drains successfully. Thanks to a determined nurse and some creative problem-solving, we now have solutions.