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UPCOMING WEBINAR | Wednesday, December 14th at 1PM ET

Working Smarter, Not Harder: Strategies for Wound Management Success

Cathy Thomas Hess, BSN, RN, CWOCN and Dr. Lisa Gould, MD, PhD, FACS

This webinar will look at practical ways in which wound care professionals can improve the operations of their practices across a variety of settings and practice types in an effort to enhance both care outcomes and work satisfaction.

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DOWNLOADABLE WHITE PAPER

Clinical Workflow Analysis for Wound Management

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.

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Quick Facts – Wound Care Workflow and Practice Improvement

The workflow process connects all components of wound management. Increasing workflow efficiency is an urgent priority in wound care given the rising numbers of chronic and surgical wounds and the current and projected shortages of nurses and physicians. Several types of technology have been shown to improve workflow in wound care. Incorporating this technology into daily wound care routines takes some adjustment, but the time savings and increased efficiency seen after the first few months are well worth the effort.

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READ THIS MONTH’S FEATURED ARTICLES

Burnout in Wound Care: Caring for Every Care Provider

Jobs in the field of medicine are notoriously demanding. However, many factors are converging to exacerbate this problem, and clinician burnout poses a large threat to the health care system in the United States…

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Making Practice Connections With Mentorship

According to a recent MGMA Stat poll, 60% of health care organizations offer an onboarding/mentorship program for new health care professionals. This process involves the transfer of knowledge from…

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Clinical Workflow Basics – What, Why, When, and How

Wound care professionals should review clinical workflow regularly to provide effective and efficient wound care. If changes occur in your organization or the field, this review may prove vital in the face of growing patient numbers and high staff…

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Data-Driven Practice Management: How to Use Patient Data to Improve Care

As the health care industry moves from volume-driven to value-based care, clinicians are looking for ways to improve care and outcomes while reducing costs. Data-driven practice management has emerged as a key strategy for cost-effective…

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How Much Do You Know About Wound Care Practice Management?

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Important Terms to Know: Practice Management

Electronic Medical Record (EMR): A digital version of the paper charts in the clinician’s office. An EMR contains the medical and treatment history of each patient in the practice.

EMR Systems and Health Care Reporting: Electronic medical record (EMR) systems are software programs that provide multifaceted management tools for the operation of health care facilities. EMR platforms may be integrated with third-party organizations, patient tracking, and analytical reporting. EMR and reporting systems may be customized to meet wound care or other specialty facilities’ management requirements.

Patient Monitoring Systems: Systems designed to monitor patient activities and provide real-time data on device use, activity, and/or risk factors associated with injury, such as incontinent episodes or therapeutic device monitoring.

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