Quick Facts - Wound Care Workflow and Practice Improvement

The workflow process connects all components of wound management. Increasing workflow efficiency is an urgent priority in wound care given the rising numbers of chronic and surgical wounds and the current and projected shortages of nurses and physicians. Several types of technology have been shown to improve workflow in wound care. Incorporating this technology into daily wound care routines takes some adjustment, but the time savings and increased efficiency seen after the first few months are well worth the effort. Wound care professionals will find this fact sheet helpful in identifying and implementing strategies for better workflow in their facilities. The following topics are covered:Need for more efficient workflowBenefits of streamlining workflowWorkflow Mapping TechniqueTelemedicine and telehealthElectronic medical records and electronic health recordsDigital imaging and artificial intelligenceDownload Quick Facts - Wound Care Workflow and Practice Improvement for the staff at your facility. With its print-friendly format, it is ideally suited for bulletin board posting, as well as for handing out at your next in-service.WoundSource The World's Definitive Source for Wound Care & Product InformationPrivacy Policy