Health care providers are well-versed in the use of medical CPT codes in order to be reimbursed for any services they provide, particularly those that will be paid for by Medicare or Medicaid. In a 2012 study, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) found that often the fees paid for global payment surgeries did…
A diabetic wound is a sore or ulcer that develops in people with diabetes and heals slowly or not at all. These wounds most commonly form on the feet but may form on the lower legs and, to a much lesser extent, on other parts of the body. One of the unfortunate realities of diabetes…
The wound care industry is evolving rapidly, driven by new technologies, regulatory shifts, and a growing patient population with complex needs. The upcoming “Net Health Wound Care Source Report: Q1 2025” offers an in-depth look at the current landscape, based on insights from 200 U.S. wound care professionals, including administrators, clinicians, and nurses across diverse…
Artificial intelligence, or AI for short, has been implemented into many facets of healthcare. From aiding with disease diagnosis and designing individualized treatment plans to analyzing large data sets of medical information. But in practice, what does AI in wound care look like? In the not-so-distant past, wound care professionals had to rely primarily on…
As an occupational health coordinator, you recognize that employee health is important, especially among healthcare workers. Hospital employees, along with those at skilled nursing facilities, face unique challenges often not seen in other industries. Situations like high employee turnover and worker burnout don’t just lead to reduced patient satisfaction. They also have the ability to…
Wound healing is a complex biological process involving a series of intricate steps. Due to its complexity, there’s no single approach to treating wounds. However, wound care experts do categorize healing methods into three approaches: This article primarily focuses on primary intention healing, but such an article wouldn’t be complete without mentioning its sister methods….
Identifying the type of wound a patient has is very important, as it allows you to develop a treatment plan. But identifying the types of drainage from the wound is equally significant. Some drainage is normal, signifying that it’s a healthy, healing wound, but others could suggest the presence of infection. Below, we will explore…
In this day and age, employees often expect their employers to offer high-quality benefits. In fact, this is so important that many employees say they’d turn down a job offer if the benefits package didn’t include accommodations, like those pertaining to their health and well-being. Therefore, companies that fail to adjust to the concerns and…
Many factors impact wound healing, including medications, age, and existing chronic conditions. Even the wound dressing you select and overall microenvironmental factors, such as oxygenation, can affect the process. However, one significant factor that’s often overlooked but is very important is one’s nutritional status. A patient must have the proper nutrients facilitate proper healing, whether…
By Sheryl Riley, RN, OCN, CMCN, Clinical Consultant and Patient Advocate, Clarion LLC I’ve always found it fascinating to learn how my colleagues came to the nursing profession. We each have our own distinctive story. For some, it was a calling; for others, it was an adventure; and some found it a flexible career path….
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