Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem that affects over 8.5 million U.S. adults and it has a 5 times higher mortality rate than leading cancers. Stemming from fatty build-up, or atherosclerosis, in the arteries, PAD causes blood vessels in the limbs to narrow. This can significantly reduce blood flow which can lead … Continued
Q: How does WCA support wound centers with Documentation and compliance? A: We offer support with documentation and meeting compliance through the following: Documentation Guides: The documentation guides provide clinicians with information in a detailed format that makes the documentation requirements and regulations easier to understand. Hotlines Team: Hotline Team is comprised of a dedicated … Continued
Come August with the sweltering temperature, it’s either in-door, in-water, or in-the-dark activities only to beat that late summer heat. However, whether you are scampering across the “cool” deck to the pool, or finally kicking back on the patio after the sun goes down, the heat is still there. And so is the risk of … Continued
A Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury (HAPI) is a pressure injury that develops during a patient’s stay in a medical facility, or is not recorded during admission. A pressure injury is defined by the National Pressure Injury Coalition as, “localized damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue, usually over a bony prominence or related to … Continued
Road trips are a summer fan favorite to get to far out destinations, and they are an excellent time to practice singing skills, sit for long periods of time, load up on junk food, and sugary drinks that promise energy. [Surf wagon coming to a severe stop 🛑] buuuuut, that is not the perfect woundless … Continued
Father’s Day Edition It was a hot and balmy day in Southern Nevada, as I was entering my last year of my undergraduate studies at the university, obviously not in science, when I learned that gangrene was not a disease that you only heard about in movies, but a real infection that plagues thousands of … Continued
