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Wound Care

Skin and wound management includes the identification, assessment, management, prevention, and continuing evaluation of residents with alterations in skin and tissue integrity. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Pressure ulcers
• Vascular ulcers
• Arterial ulcers
• Diabetic ulcers
• Skin conditions resulting from incontinence
• Surgical procedure or trauma

Our skin and wound care team of professionals meets and evaluates each resident to establish a care plan tailored to the resident's needs. Based on that assessment, our interdisciplinary team, directed by a physician, implements the plan. The team includes a:

• Physician
• Wound Care Coordinator
• Dietician
• Physical therapist
• Occupational therapist
• Social Worker
• Nurses
• Representatives of other health care disciplines with relevant skills

Our advanced wound care program utilizes state-of-the-art technology to heal wounds. Our therapists work with a team of physicians, nurses, and dieticians to develop an individualized treatment plan for each resident. Treatments include:

• Wound vacuums
• Electrical stimulation
• Ultrasound
• UVC Light
• Debridement
• Strength training, seating and positioning, and contracture management
• Nutritional consultation
• Hydro and compression therapy
• Podiatric medicine
• Specialty beds and support surfaces
• State-of-the-art Hydraulic tub
• Most aggressive dressings and medications
• Resident and Family education

Our Wound Care Physician makes weekly rounds in the facility. He or she evaluates the cause of the wounds and orders appropriate treatment. The physician also monitors the patient's progress and documents. Our Wound Care Coordinator has been extensively trained in all aspects of wound care, including prevention and up-to-date treatment modalities.