Because there’s always something fascinating in the world of wound care In just the past few weeks, we’ve seen a flurry of news in the wound care world, including a new report on the growing demand for biological skin substitutes, a study that may have a large impact on the care of diabetic ulcers in…
Pressure injuries (PIs) are among the biggest challenges facing wound care providers Formerly known as pressure ulcers, decubitus ulcers, or pressure sores, PIs are notoriously difficult to prevent and manage. They also are very costly — individual patient care for severe PIs ranges from $21,000 to more than $151,000. Pressure Injuries also cause pain, extensive…
The ABCs of VBC: Wound Care’s Role in Private Practice Value-Based Care Programs Navigating the Twists and Turns of Value-Based Care in Private Practice and Wound Care There are various monikers for wound care providers working outside of hospital settings. Whether you prefer the term private practice, wound care provider without walls, or contract provider,…
Unlock the intricacies of wound care workflows with our webinar, “Clinical and Compliance Workflow Dependencies: Understanding CMS Rules and Regulations,” featuring expert speakers Cathy Thomas Hess and Julie M. Rhodovi. Navigate through the maze of LCDs, NCDs, and PAs within MAC regions, addressing challenges like improper documentation and missing orders. Discover how the Clinical+Operational+Regulatory+Economic/Financial (CORE*)…
The ABCs of VBC: Wound Care’s Role in Long-Term Care Facility Value-Based Care Programs Wound Care’s Role in Long-Term Care Facility VBC Programs As the healthcare industry escalates its transition to value-based care (VBC) and its many emerging flavors, one setting leading the pack are nursing facilities caring for older people and those with chronic…
Wound Care in Clinics, Homes, and Facilities Is Expanding Talk to a wound expert throughout the profession, and you’ll hear of more clinicians choosing to go out on their own as independent wound care experts. One of the biggest trends for healthcare professionals in the post- pandemic marketplace has been a recognition that there are…
Apply our CORE (Clinical, Operational, Regulatory, and Economic) methodology designed to help streamline workflow As you reflect on the areas of your wound care practice, think about these starter questions — they will help inform your choices along the way: Clinical Operational Regulatory NOTE: This checklist is not meant to be exhaustive. It remains your…
ThinkFlow combines workflow and CORE methodology to ensure a smarter approach for key wound care processes and tasks By: Cathy Thomas HessBSN, RN, CWCN, Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer, Net Health Wound Care Documenting the steps taken during wound care used to be viewed as – while not the most exciting task on your to…
The ABCs of VBC: Wound Care’s Role in Long-Term Care Facility Value-Based Care Programs Wound Care’s Role in Long-Term Care Facility VBC Programs Table of Contents As the healthcare industry escalates its transition to value-based care (VBC) and its many emerging flavors, one setting leading the pack are nursing facilities caring for older people and…