Diagnosis data, rather than documentation data, for surgical wound classifications provides a more accurate picture of surgical site infection rates, due to the discrepancies appearing in the wound ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . There has been litigation growth around wound care. Physicians should thoroughly examine and document wound ...

Years ago, during my "marketing and sales period", a nurse approached me during a break at a seminar to ask my advice about a patient and his wound. Instead of describing the patient and his problems, ...

Using patent-pending technology created by TRUE-See Systems™, the module will help correct common photo documentation problems, including erroneous color and lighting, and inconsistent orientation and ...

Since nurses have a duty to keep clear and accurate records, they need to know how to measure and document wounds in order to track their progress to healing Abstract This article, part 4 in a series ...

Wound care experts highlight NIRS imaging as a vital tool to enhance documentation, guide treatment, and improve outcomes in a new Journal of Wound Care report. The endorsement of NIRS by leading ...

Q: Why is it so important to assess the skin at admission? As a leader, you are in charge of financial stability, quality standards and patient care. After 11 months of hard work, you take vacation ...

In a recent survey of wound care professionals who work in nursing homes, almost half reported observing wound documentation that was inaccurate and led to adverse patient outcomes including sepsis, ...