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
PAWSIC aims to elevate LTC wound care, skin standards
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 07, 2023
A former Genesis HealthCare executive has launched a national collaborative meant to educate long-term care professionals on all aspects of wound care and skin health.
New COVID vaccine threats emerge as mandate ends
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 11, 2023
The end of the nationwide healthcare worker requirement came as good news to many who saw it as an obstacle to hiring. Yet experts warned that the federal change could lead to new and potentially costly...
It’s official: Nursing homes are the enemy
By
John O'Connor
Jun 09, 2023
A few lawmakers broke out the hitting sticks during a recent union-backed event. The target was pretty clear from the get-go.
Ask the wound care expert… about the costs of wound care
By
Fatima Naqvi, MD
Dec 07, 2023
A 2014 analysis of Medicare spending found between $28.1 billion and $96.8 billion per year was spent on wound care in the US.