This blog originally appeared in the November 2021 issue of Wound Source Practice Accelerator, sponsored by Net Health. Reprinted with permission. Here’s a question for you: How long does it take for a pressure injury (PI) to form? Do you think it happens in 30 minutes? Two hours? Eight hours? The answer is all of…
Like all areas of healthcare, there are many challenges facing wound care providers today. Finding solutions to address them will be vital to survival in today’s complex marketplace. A review of literature – and conversations with our clients and colleagues – identifies the following as among the most critical areas for wound care providers to…
Industry veteran Gabe Hesse takes CTO Position; Kevin Keenahan, founder of Tissue Analytics, named Chief Product Officer Pittsburgh, PA – August 24, 2022 – Net Health, a leading provider of specialty electronic health record (EHR) platforms and advanced healthcare analytics, today announced two new appointments to the company’s leadership team. Gabe Hesse, a technology industry…
What can a picture tell us? When it comes to clinical trials for wound care and skin condition research projects, quite a bit. With clear high-resolution images, providers can tell if a wound is healing by how much, if a patient is following protocols, if they need to come in to the trial site…
Join us as we follow the experiences of one wound care nurse’s journey into private practice With its rugged landscapes, extreme weather and diverse demographics, Alaska presents special challenges for any wound care practitioner. But Trisha Kernodle, APRN, FNP-C, is up to the challenge. She is part of a growing trend of nurses and other…
Pressure injuries (PIs) are one of the biggest challenges facing wound care practitioners. Formerly known as pressure ulcers, decubitus ulcers or pressure sores, these wounds are notoriously difficult to prevent and manage. They also are very costly, causing pain, extensive and expensive treatment, longer institutional stays and, in some patients, premature death.1 Pressure injuries affect…
ROI from Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injury Surveillance Direct Costs of Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries A pressure injury is a localized injury to the skin or underlying tissue.1 When these conditions are acquired in an inpatient setting, or not documented as “present upon admission” within 24 hours, they can cause a hospital to incur significant penalties under the…
Finding the best ways to access, use and analyze wound care data is challenging. There’s just so much of it; so many sources; so much else to do. But data is essential. It can help us improve outcomes, performance, patient satisfaction, meet reporting requirements, and so much more. Our latest ebook takes a deeper dive into…