The Braden Scale and How It Predicts Pressure Injury Risk
March 5, 2024
Positioning patients based on tissue tolerance requires a solid plan of care. The Braden Scale is a great tool to use in these efforts.
Should You Use Hydrogen Peroxide on Wounds?
January 23, 2024
Learn why hydrogen peroxide can be a wound care mistake. We cover the risks of peroxide on wounds and provide safer, more effective options.
Why Wound Care Matters
July 27, 2022
Understanding why wound care matters to both patients and caregivers alike, as wounds can prolong hospital stays, increase the risk of infection, and quickly raise costs for healthcare facilities.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
What Does an Allegation of Ordinary Negligence Mean?
March 5, 2020
Whether you're an expert witness or a wound care provider, it is important to stress what this ordinary negligence ruling might mean for your practice.