From Transparent Dressings to Hydrogels, Wound Care Dressings You Use Every Day
February 1, 2021
Professionals who treat wounds must remain aware of the types of wound care dressings they can use, as well as their contraindications. Here's a list.
Fungal Wound Infections: Identification, Treatment, and More
December 2, 2020
Some clinicians generally think of bacteria as the sole pathogen for chronic wounds. But another culprit to consider when dealing with delayed wound healing is the presence of fungi that lead to fungal wound infection. Romney Humphries, Ph.D., ABMM, professor and medical director of clinical microbiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, shared […]
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 […]
Primary Skin Cancer: Types of Wounds You Might Encounter
November 18, 2020
No matter your practice environment, you’ll likely encounter patients with wounds related to primary skin cancer at some point. To learn more about primary skin cancer wounds, we spoke with Joni Brinker, MSN/MHA, RN, WCC, an Ohio-based consultant and clinical nurse educator with Optum Hospice Pharmacy Services of Eden Prairie, Minnesota. She also spoke during […]
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.
Hospice Wound Care: 3 Strategies for Better Patient Outcomes
October 21, 2020
Providing wound care for hospice patients is an important aspect of delivering comprehensive, end-of-life care. While some hospice services have wound care specialists on staff or access to on-call, contracted wound care services, others do not. Hospice providers without wound experts on staff often try to manage patients’ wounds on their own, said Joni Brinker, […]
Non-Weightbearing vs. Offloading: Is There a Difference?
October 14, 2020
Learn the difference between non-weightbearing and offloading when referring to the treatment of diabetic and neuropathic ulcers and pressure injuries.
Wound Healing Research: The Need for Grants Is Widespread
October 7, 2020
Wound healing research is scarce and the pervasiveness and cost of chronic wounds is high. Explore why we need more evidence and where to get grants.
Wound Treatment: 3 Questions to Help You Determine Appropriate Care
September 24, 2020
How many times have you wondered, or questioned, whether an ordered wound treatment was appropriate? I would not be not surprised if you said, “More often than I would like.” Unfortunately, that is the reality for wound care specialists today. According to a 2018 BMJ Open article, nurse researchers found an overuse of wound treatments […]
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 […]