| Chronic and non-healing wounds represent a growing medical concern, affecting millions of individuals, of all ages and from all walks of life. For many, mobility and independence are compromised, often creating a serious threat to their quality of life. For those people, effective complex wound care can mean the difference between a long, protracted rehabilitation with an uncertain future, and a speedy return home. In keeping with our long-standing commitment to the community, we are proud to offer complex wound care among our constantly growing and evolving range of specialized care services. In order to provide the greatest access and convenience for patients in need of complex wound care, our unique program includes leading -edge capabilities generally found only in acute care hospitals. By making these services available in a local sub-acute care setting, we more successfully bridge the gap between hospital and home, enhance coordination of care, and provide more effective support both during and after the patient’s stay.
A Unique Approach to Care For patients with either acute or chronic wounds, basic medical and/or surgical care is essential. However, it is not always enough. In fact, current estimates are that approximately five million Americans require specialized, post-acute care treatment for non-healing wounds. Our complex Wound Care Program has been created in response to this growing need, providing a seamless transition for patients leaving an acute care setting and entering our centers for specialized care services. Given the complex nature of wound care, our program is highly individualized to meet each patient’s specific condition and needs. Programs are subject to continuous monitoring, evaluation and adjustment by an experienced inter-disciplinary team of clinical and therapeutic specialists, psychiatrists, nurses and dieticians, to name just a few. From initial assessment and admission, through to his or her discharge from our facility, each patient’s comprehensive, personalized treatment plan is focused squarely on achieving optimum healing in a timely manner. Toward that end, we utilized many of the most innovative and technologically advanced resources in the field. Moreover, our program places a priority on wound prevention and patient education about effective wound management incorporating these critically important procedures into our unique “whole person” approach to care.
On-Site Wound Ostomy Specialist We are proud that our Centre is among the very few non-hospital facilities whose staff includes a certified wound ostomy nurse. This experienced specialist plays an active role in assessing, diagnosing, training, and overseeing all wound care procedures and protocols on an ongoing, on-site basis. Working hand-in-hand with other members of our caregiver team, this exceptional level of expertise promotes both enhanced coordination and continuity of care throughout our organization.
A Focus on Prevention Our long-term residents realize the same benefits that our short-term patients enjoy. Recognizing that chronic wounds often occur in long-term care environments, every member of our caregiver and support team is trained to recognize potential wounds, ulcers and related conditions and to take prompt, appropriate steps to remediate them. Our unique focus on pressure ulcer prevention has become an integral part of our wound care program. By following strict guidelines for pressure ulcer prevention and management, we have been able to significantly reduce the occurrence of spontaneous pressure ulcers. In fact, our commitment to prevention is an “equal partner” with our effective wound care treatment, greatly increasing our ability to meet the significant challenges posed by non-healing wounds. Much of this approach involves educating patients who pass through our doors on the behavioral, nutritional and lifestyle modifications they may need to make in order to prevent reoccurrence of complex wounds, or at least mitigate their seriousness. It has been especially effective with diabetic patients who must adhere to strict dietary guidelines and injury avoidance techniques in order to prevent hard-to-treat and potentially life-threatening wounds.
The Complex Wound Care Program Chronic wounds are not only painful and debilitating, if left untreated they can lead to serious complications, including infection, gangrene, amputation, and even death. Consequently, timely and effective treatment, often for prolonged periods, is essential. Combining expertise in specialized care services, as well as long-term skilled nursing, our facilities are ideally suited to meet these unique challenges. The program is designed to treat a wide range of problems including:
A Four-Step Process To help maximize positive outcomes, and in keeping with our “whole patient” approach to care, we utilize a proven four-step process: 1. Thorough Diagnosis. Each patient’s diagnosis is based on a complete medical history and physical exam, plus a range of vascular, neurological, and blood flow studies. Wound measurements and photographic records aid in making future comparisons. 2. Treatment and Follow-up. An appropriate treatment program is individually designed and includes input from physical and occupational therapists, nutritionists, nursing staff and the attending physician. Ongoing follow-up then determines whether the prescribed treatment plan is producing the desired effects and whether advanced wound care methodologies need to be added to the program. 3. Education and Participation. The patient and his or her family are important partners in the healing process. In fact, without their full understanding and compliance with treatment guidelines, optimum results cannot be achieved. 4. Prevention and Wellness. Patients with recurring wounds must make certain “wellness” adjustments to their lifestyles, such as improving their nutrition and eliminating harmful habits like smoking and alcohol consumption. Additionally, they may need to wear protective devices and avoid situations that could cause injury while self-monitoring for signs of recurrence.
New Weapons in the War on Wounds We are also proud to employ many of the most innovative, technologically advanced resources in our comprehensive program. Modalities, therapies, support services and features include:
Moreover, our program recognizes the importance of aggressive prevention and patient/family education about effective wound management. These critical aspects are incorporated into our unique “whole person” approach to care. |
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