Rosemary H. Hill, BSN, CWOCN, WOCC

Original Research

A Prospective Multisite Observational Study Incorporating Bacterial Fluorescence Information Into the UPPER/LOWER Wound Infection Checklists

11/04/2020

Rosemary H. Hill , BSN, CWOCN, WOCC;

Kevin Y. Woo , PhD, RN, FAPWCA, NSWOC, WOCC(C);

This study evaluated the utility of incorporating real-time bacterial fluorescence imaging into the UPPER/LOWER checklists to enhance identification of infection in wounds.

This study evaluated the utility...

11/04/2020

Wounds

SAWC Insights

Assessing Wounds Using the UPPER/LOWER Infection Checklist and Real-time Fluorescence Imaging

09/17/2020

Rosemary H. Hill , BSN, CWOCN, WOCC;

Rosemary Hill presents her study titled, “Using the UPPER/LOWER Infection Checklists and Real-time Fluorescence Imaging: A Complimentary Approach to Wound Assessment,” at SAWC Virtual 2020. This study was awarded 4th place in the Oral...

Rosemary Hill presents her study...

09/17/2020

Wound Care

Wound Infection

A New Way to Look at Wounds in the COVID-19 Era: When PPE Has Eliminated Smell From the Infection Equation

04/15/2021

Martha R. Kelso , RN, HBOT;

Rosemary H. Hill , BSN, CWOCN, WOCC;

In the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our normal wound care practices and procedures. In this article, two seasoned wound care specialists describe the changes they have endured resulting from the pandemic and how they are...

In the last year, the COVID-19...

04/15/2021

Today's Wound Clinic

Evaluation of a Cyanoacrylate Liquid Skin Protectant for the Treatment of Incontinence Associated Dermatitis and Intertrigo

Introduction: Skin can be compromised by moisture-associated skin damage (MASD), intertrigo (skin rash), and incontinence associated dermatitis (IAD).1 In a large patient survey in the US...

Rosemary H. Hill , BSN, CWOCN, WOCC;

08/19/2021

Evaluation of a Cyanoacrylate Liquid Skin Protectant for the Treatment of Injury-Related Skin Tears Type I in Elderly Patients

Introduction: Injury-related skin tears occur more frequently in elderly patients due to mechanical forces such as; shearing, blunt trauma, poor handling, equipment injury, or removal of...

Rosemary H. Hill , BSN, CWOCN, WOCC;

08/19/2021

Evaluation of a Cyanoacrylate Liquid Skin Protectant in Ostomy Patients with Peristomal Skin Irritation

Introduction: Peristomal skin complications are experienced by more than 80% of patients with an ostomy within 2 years of ostomy surgery.1 Peristomal skin irritation (PSI) is caused by e...

Rosemary H. Hill , BSN, CWOCN, WOCC;

08/19/2021

Utilization of Advanced Antimicrobial Extracellular Matrix Technology Within the Framework of Antimicrobial Stewardship

Abstract Body: Introduction: The availability of advanced tissue regeneration products in the field of wound care has enabled the implementation of more aggressive wound treatment strateg...

Rosemary H. Hill , BSN, CWOCN, WOCC;

Rose Raizman , RN-EC, PHCNP, NSWOC, WOCC(C), MSc, MScN;

11/23/2020

Use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Instillation and Closed Incision Negative Pressure Therapy for Complex, At-risk Colorectal Patients: A Case Series

Abstract Body: Introduction: Complex open infected wounds of varying etiology are benefiting from negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) with instillation and dwell time (NPWTi-d†) using ...

Rosemary H. Hill , BSN, CWOCN, WOCC;

11/23/2020

How Effective Is Your Wound Cleanser?: An Evaluation Using Bacterial Fluorescence Imaging

Introduction: Wound cleansing to remove surface bacteria is an essential component of wound bed preparation. Most cleansers are cytotoxic; therefore, our provincial authority mandates tha...

Rosemary H. Hill , BSN, CWOCN, WOCC;

12/11/2019

A Prospective Multi-site Observational Study Incorporating Bacterial Fluorescence Information into the UPPER/LOWER Infection Checklists

Introduction: The UPPER/LOWER infection checklists look for signs and symptoms of local/superficial infection (UPPER) and deep infection (LOWER) to assist clinicians in identifying and di...

Rosemary H. Hill , BSN, CWOCN, WOCC;

Kevin Y. Woo , PhD, RN, FAPWCA, NSWOC, WOCC(C);

12/11/2019