Wounds can be obtained through many avenues. We all know that falls, car accidents or even physical abuse can result in wounds. Surgery and infections can also lead to wounds that are difficult to treat. But, did you know that poor nutrition, especially low protein intake can lead to a wound? If you or the person you care for has been hospitalized or bed or chairbound for a long period of time, they are at risk to develop a pressure ulcer over areas of bony prominence. At National Homecare Services and Best Home Health, our nurses regularly perform a head to toe assessment in order to locate and address any possible wounds.
The following article is by Rena Potter, RN, C, CWCN
Wound Care Nurse for National & Best
The old saying that "it takes a village to raise a child", may or may not be true. National Homecare Services and Best Home Health believe that each member of our team brings invaluable skills, knowledge and talent. These add together to play a major factor in the speed of wound healing. Team members include the patient, the family/caregiver, the physician, well-trained nurses, home health aides, therapists and certified dietitians. Our agencies even have certified diabetic educators to assist diabetic patients in controlling their glucose levels to maximize wound healing. Our team works together to achieve the patient's fullest potential.
National Homecare Services and Best Home Health wound care program extends beyond just dressing changes on a wound. Excellent wound care starts with a complete assessment. This step looks for risk factors and allows staff to implement changes to prevent additional wounds, and help wounds heal faster. A full assessment of the patient's medication, activity level, dietary habits and other factors that may hinder or delay wound healing is completed. An evaluation of lab results may reveal important information concerning possible tissue infection or nutritional deficiencies. This information will allow us to focus on the body's ability to form healthy tissue needed for wound healing.
Our proficient staff uses advanced woundcare tools. Each nurse is trained on correct application and wound indications for Negative Pressure Therapy by KCI, the country's leading negative pressure company. This devices has been proven to decrease healing time significantly.
Each office has a new - computerized reference guide that is research validated and evidenced based. This software can assist the clinician in appropriate dressing selection for each individual wound. The patient's unique wound characteristics are formulated into a specific plan of care for each wound. This software was created after years of research by Con Va Tec. Con Va Tec, the original maker of Duoderm, is one of the leaders in wound care.
All wounds are measured and photographed on a regular basis. These pictures and measurements are available for review by the physician. Communications between the physician and the company is a continual process. A wound certified nurse is available to assist in monitoring of the wound healing during all phases of the complicated matrix of wound maturation.
All these components combine to make National Homecare Services and Best Home Health wound care program the leader in the home.
