Changes to end-of-life wound classification in a recent Minimum Data Set update should be a positive for long-term care, but regulatory and legal ambiguity still surrounded the new coding procedures at...
MARSI – Medical Adhesive Related Skin Injuries – Recognizing high risk individuals and actions to...
Oct 26, 2022
[Partner content] In this podcast with Tony Forsberg, national clinical director for Essity, we discuss the types of Medical Adhesive Skin Injuries, how to identify those who may be at greater risk, and...
Mobile app effectively screens LTC residents for skin cancer
By
Amy Novotney
Oct 07, 2022
A virtual screening tool is helping detect skin cancer among nursing home residents, according to a pilot study conducted by researchers at Stanford University.
Ongoing wound care attrition christened a national crisis
By
John Hall
Nov 02, 2023
The ongoing nursing shortage is also limiting the pool of wound care nurses.
Joint Commission emphasizes diagnosis, treatment of pressure injuries
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 18, 2023
The Joint Commission has issued guidance on pressure injuries which can raise the risk for people to have worse outcomes including amputation and infection. The recommendations aim to equip healthcare...
MARSI – Strategies to reduce Medical Adhesive Related Skin Injuries.
Nov 22, 2022
Medical adhesive skin-related injuries (MARSI) have become a greater threat since the onset of the pandemic. In fact, they remain a risk for virtually anyone using bandages or positioners today. Check...
Wireless smart bandage makes short work of chronic wounds
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 25, 2023
A Stanford University research team has created a smart bandage made of a thin, flexible printed circuit and a wireless power source that provides electrical stimulation to injured tissue.
Commission updates wound care guidance
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 07, 2023
The Joint Commission has issued new guidance on pressure injuries to better equip nursing home care staff and others.
Expanding program takes a broad new view of wound care
By
John Hall
Jun 09, 2023
Nursing home model puts skin health team leader at top of an integrated, whole-patient approach to preventing and caring for wounds
Ask the Wound Care Expert
By
Fatima Naqvi, MD
Oct 06, 2022
Q: Is it normal to constantly fear potential wound care litigation?