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….
Whether you’re starting a physical therapy practice or already have an established business, one thing you can’t overlook is compensation. Most people start with the traditional route, where they enter into contracts with insurance companies. By doing so, they can work with the health plan’s beneficiaries at a set and agreed-upon reimbursement rate. This method…
By Corazon Ortmann, Net Health Wound Care Client Management Net Health’s Communities Help Our Clients and Our Development Like many of us, I had my first teenage job working at a little bakery in rural Wisconsin, working directly with people. Fast-forward a few years, and I’m working directly with clients and products at Net Health….
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…
Physical therapists (PTs) diagnose and create treatment plans for patients with medical problems or injuries that limit their ability to perform daily activities. It’s an exciting career that allows you to interact with patients and help relieve their pain, while also creatively prescribing exercise programs to your patients. Typically, patients are referred to physical therapists…
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…
Pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, which you might often see abbreviated as “abd pain” in documentation, can impact daily life on several levels. It may range from soreness with movement, such as getting up and down from a chair or turning in bed, to difficulty with bowel or bladder dysfunction. Whether these result…
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….
To be a successful wound care nurse requires patience, care, skill, and, frankly, an iron stomach. After all, you’ll have to assess and treat a variety of acute and chronic wounds. Not only must you view damaged and dead tissue, but also clean and dress it, among other procedures. But whether you’d like to specialize…
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