Rowena Steffan, BSN, RN, WCC

The Meaning of Chronic Wounds in Patient's in Long-Term Care

Introduction: Chronic wounds result in significant challenges that can affect quality of life (QoL). Though, there is limited research to describe the lived experience and meaning ascribe...

Charles A. Andersen , MD, FACS, FAPWCA;

Katherine McLeod , CRNP, BSN, RN, CWCN;

Rochelle M. Bourassa , DHSc, DPT, CLT-LANA, CWS;

Rowena Steffan , BSN, RN, WCC;

05/26/2022

Retrospective Review of Antibiotic Needs of Orthopedic Surgical Wounds Irrigated with HOCl

ABSTRACT Background: Surgical Site Infection (SSI) rates for post-op Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) tibia/fibula fractures range from 13-88%. Post-op infection has been associate...

Michelle Moore , MSN, RN, AWCC;

Katherine McLeod , CRNP, BSN, RN, CWCN;

Rowena Steffan , BSN, RN, WCC;

05/26/2022