New wound care product used to reduce inflammation
Nov 04, 2014
BIOVANCE, an amniotic membrane allograft derived from a human placenta, is now available for those looking for a wound care product.
Exploring and implementing the 3 Cs of skin and wound care
By
Tara Roberts
Mar 19, 2014
All clinicians can fall into one or more categories labeled preventer, predictor and promoter, but I suggest each has a primary role in skin and wound care and wound healing.
Starting with the 3 Cs of wound care
By
Tara Roberts
Jan 31, 2014
While research for the Holy Grail in skin and wound care “best practices” continues, I propose we start with what we “do know” as it relates to the clinicians who are providing...
Ask the care expert … about photographing wounds
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Sep 01, 2013
I am a charge nurse on a skilled unit. We do not take photos of wounds, but I would really like to take pictures. As they say a picture is worth a 1,000 words. Do you agree?
Cracking the code
By
John Hall
Jul 01, 2013
Long-term care administrators and nurses are under pressure to train staff to assess and document skin conditions to keep patients out of the hospital.
Wound warriors
By
Julie Williamson
Jun 01, 2013
Providers keep up the good fight as they close care gaps on multi-drug resistant organism-infected wounds by seeking out the right treatment and product.
Managing change
Apr 18, 2013
Manual processes for crushing pills is no longer working, but changes in technology provide solutions for providers.
ONLINE EXPO ENDS WITH RECORD ATTENDANCE: Wound care expert advocates for CNA education on event’s...
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 22, 2013
An effective, interdisciplinary approach to wound care can reduce rehospitalizations and help facilities avoid litigation, experts said in a webcast on the final day of the McKnight’s Online Expo.
The easy way to get LTC experts into your office
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 06, 2013
Nobody should pass up the opportunity to have a nationally respected professional expert visit his or her office. The chance to get six in there in a short amount of time? Outrageous. Yet, it’s going...
Smith & Nephew acquires Kalypto Medical
May 09, 2012
Smith & Nephew announced the closing of the acquisition of privately-held Kalypto Medical Inc. The acquisition helps bolster Smith & Nephew’s Negative Pressure Wound Therapy portfolio. Kalypto Medical...