Workflow serves as the common denominator connecting all elements of a wound management clinic. The current need for workflow optimization in wound care is driven by increasing numbers of patients with surgical or chronic wounds, as well as staff shortages at all levels of health care, including wound care.

This Practice Accelerator white paper defines workflow in the context of wound management and describes the rationale for implementing a formal workflow plan in the wound care clinic. The guide also provides successful strategies, including the use of technology, to streamline clinical workflow for improved outcomes for patients and staff.

For wound care professionals, this guide offers a practical template for smoother and more efficient workflow that meets regulatory and reimbursement criteria.

This white paper discusses the following topics: