Volume 8 Issue 7 - September 2014
Column
Facility in Focus
09/22/2014
Through coordination between the inpatient LTAC and outpatient clinic, patients in the Delaware Valley are receiving a truly collaborative approach to wound care.
Through coordination between the inpatient LTAC and outpatient clinic, patients in the Delaware Valley are receiving a truly collaborative approach to wound care.
Through coordination between the...
09/22/2014
Today's Wound Clinic
Spotlight
09/20/2014
Editor’s Note: TWC offers this exclusive inside look at the SAWC conference specifically for our wound clinic audience.
Editor’s Note: TWC offers this exclusive inside look at the SAWC conference specifically for our wound clinic audience.
Editor’s Note: TWC offers this...
09/20/2014
Today's Wound Clinic
Reader Reports
09/20/2014
Caroline E. Fife, MD, FAAFP, CWS, FUHM
Kathleen D. Schaum, MS
In this exclusive TWC article, we reflect on the recent findings to a survey that asked readers to assess their existing wound clinics.
In this exclusive TWC article, we reflect on the recent findings to a survey that asked readers to assess their existing wound clinics.
In this exclusive TWC article,...
09/20/2014
Today's Wound Clinic
09/20/2014
In this exclusive TWC column, we highlight the state of wound care from a global perspective as seen through the eyes of editorial board member Des Bell, DPM, CWS. Others are encouraged to submit their stories as well.
In this exclusive TWC column, we highlight the state of wound care from a global perspective as seen through the eyes of editorial board member Des Bell, DPM, CWS. Others are encouraged to submit their stories as well.
In this exclusive TWC column, we...
09/20/2014
Today's Wound Clinic
ICD-10-CM
09/20/2014
Donna J. Cartwright, MPA, RHIA, CCS, RAC, FAHIMA
This month’s tool covers “pertinent personal and family history;” Categories Z79, Z80-Z86 & Z88-89.
This month’s tool covers “pertinent personal and family history;” Categories Z79, Z80-Z86 & Z88-89.
This month’s tool covers...
09/20/2014
Today's Wound Clinic
09/20/2014
Shawna Philbin, BSN, RN, CWOCN
Shawna Philbin, BSN, RN, CWOCN
Two illustrative examples of cost savings occurred in a case comparing NPWT with Drawtex and a case comparing advanced wound dressing therapy with Drawtex. This article offers a review of both case studies.
Two illustrative examples of cost savings occurred in a case comparing NPWT with Drawtex and a case comparing advanced wound dressing therapy with Drawtex. This article offers a review of both case studies.
Two illustrative examples of...
09/20/2014
Today's Wound Clinic
09/20/2014
Kevin Yankowsky, JD & Caroline Fife, MD, FAAFP, CWS
Kevin Yankowsky, JD & Caroline Fi...
Wound care providers, not EHR vendors, are responsible for safeguarding protected health information under HIPAA and HITECH. Review the compliance regulations today.
Wound care providers, not EHR vendors, are responsible for safeguarding protected health information under HIPAA and HITECH. Review the compliance regulations today.
Wound care providers, not EHR...
09/20/2014
Today's Wound Clinic
09/20/2014
Tracy Vecchiarelli, MS, BS, PE & Jonathan R. Hart, MS, BS
Tracy Vecchiarelli, MS, BS, PE & ...
Given the growing of patient populations and newly adopted safety codes, your wound clinic may not be considered “safe” today. Has your facility adapted to what is considered “best practices” in safety?
Given the growing of patient populations and newly adopted safety codes, your wound clinic may not be considered “safe” today. Has your facility adapted to what is considered “best practices” in safety?
Given the growing of patient...
09/20/2014
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Marketing
09/20/2014
Eric J. Lullove, DPM, CWSP, DABLES, FAPWH(c)
Advertising via print, television, or radio may not be the best monies to invest in marketing. Market analysis shows that the appropriate use of social media can be a very effective means to get one’s message across.
Advertising via print, television, or radio may not be the best monies to invest in marketing. Market analysis shows that the appropriate use of social media can be a very effective means to get one’s message across.
Advertising via print,...
09/20/2014
Today's Wound Clinic
09/20/2014
Caroline E. Fife, MD, FAAFP, CWS
Caroline E. Fife, MD, FAAFP, CWS
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As we reassess our wound care services on the eve of a tremendous change in healthcare delivery, it might be useful to look back before we try to look ahead.
As we reassess our wound care services on the eve of a tremendous change in healthcare delivery, it might be useful to look back before we try to look ahead.
As we reassess our wound care...
09/20/2014
Today's Wound Clinic
