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 PROGRAMS: SPECIALIZED WOUND CARE
Specialized Wound Care

Our staff provides comprehensive wound care including complicated ostomy and fistula management, Negative Pressure Wound therapy (i.e. wound VAC) and complex wound care utilizing advanced wound care products including wound managers. A comprehensive assessment is completed on wound, skin, or ostomy patients to identify causative factors. All nursing staff utilize digital imagery which can be shared with the physicians.

We have advanced practice nurses who are certified in Wound, Ostomy Continence Nursing who consult and treat patients and who also regularly provide education to all nurses. Our WOCN nurses partner with the attending physician and provide treatment according to protocols based on industry standards and the current research. The wound care program provides the latest treatment modalities available.

Healing at Home
  • Specialized Skin Care Team with Wound Care Therapists
  • Wound Care Specialty Clinicians
  • Nutrition Specialists
  • Interdisciplinary Plan of Care with Holistic Approach
  • Comprehensive Ongoing Assessments
  • Digital Imagery
  • Patient and Caregiver Education and Support

 

 

 

 

A COVID-19 message to our patients and caregivers

Quality Care
We provide you with enhanced care with a treatment plan tailored to your health condition, environment, and level of recovery.

Compassionate Care
Our dedicated staff help you and your family cope with your condition and work toward your recovery.

Timely Care
We are fully staffed seven days a week to make home care visits, even on holidays when necessary. After normal business hours, a medical professional is always available to take your call.

Patient & Family Centered Care
We are committed to providing you with an exceptional home health experience by delivering and approaching care from the patient and family perspective.