August 18, 2017
It’s time to make your wound consulting business a reality. Here’s what you need to know. So, you’ve been thinking about starting that wound care business you’ve always dreamed about. What’s next? First, start by taking a look at Wound Consulting Business: Do You Have What It Takes?, to see what factors you should consider before […]
August 11, 2017
Patients often sue for reasons that have nothing to do with the quality of the medical care rendered, but rather for the human care that is perceived as lacking. The last few weeks were very difficult for my family and friends in the medical sense. I had one family member in an intensive care unit […]
July 28, 2017
Thinking about starting your own wound care business or becoming a wound consultant? Here’s what you need to know. (Editor’s note: this is Part One of a two-part series on starting your own wound consulting business. Part Two will explore how to get started.) Being a wound consultant is a dream for so many clinicians. […]
July 21, 2017
Content updated in March 2021 When it comes to arterial and venous ulcers one would think that the difference would be fairly obvious since we are talking about two entirely different etiologies. Unfortunately, due to the lack of comprehensive chronic wound management education available to clinicians in their post-secondary education, many clinicians may not truly […]
June 30, 2017
Are your wound cleansing practices up-to-date? Find out with these top tips for cleaning wounds properly and choosing the right cleansers.
June 16, 2017
Medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) are a standard part of wound care, but preventative practices can make a big difference. One of the first things clinicians learn about treating pressure injuries is to find the cause of the pressure and simply remove it. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? But what do you do when the cause […]
June 9, 2017
Improvement is always possible. Make sure your wound care program is a safe place for staff to offer ideas for improving care.
June 2, 2017
What does it take to build a five-star home health agency? Wound care education – and a credentialed staff – are a big part of it. We know how wound care education helps transform the careers and lives of individuals. We also know that it can positively affect entire facilities, make a difference in communities, […]
May 26, 2017
Clinicians can help relieve patient pain and discomfort caused by shingles with these treatment options. Did you know that one in three people in the United States is affected by shingles? This common and very painful skin condition also happens to be made worse by stress – like hospitalization and other chronic illnesses. As clinicians, […]
May 12, 2017
Lawsuits often are settled out of court because the medical record documentation is not defensible. Incomplete, illogical, and inconsistent records are far too common, so it is important to avoid the common pitfalls. After reviewing hundreds of medical charts involved in litigation, I noticed many of the same problems occurring in the wound care documentation […]