Pressure Ulcer Prevention

By Holly M. Hovan MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC, CWOCN-AP What does your facility do to raise awareness regarding pressure injury prevention? We have lots of educational opportunities throughout the year, but...

Calling the COVID-19 pandemic an "unprecedented time" is an understatement. In this time of uncertainty, predicting what to expect can provide some comfort via preparation for the future. We can presu...

By Cheryl Carver, LPN, WCC, CWCA, FACCWS, DAPWCA, CLTC As a wound care consultant, I receive many requests to conduct ongoing in-services of various topics with "all" nursing staff. This request is...

Scope of Practice and Standards of Practice guide nurses and other members of the interprofessional wound care team in caring for patients with wounds. Documentation in the medical record is a key asp...