We are often asked about what it means for a program to transition their management services to Wound Care Advantage. I oversee that process and here are my thoughts on the differences I’ve seen between our approach and others.
It is imperative that hospitals have a wound center strategy in 2016 and beyond. Hospital leaders have known for years that without a fully functioning and self-sustaining wound care program, they can be vulnerable financially. It is important to understand some of the modern risks in healthcare and how a properly managed wound center can … Continued
Wound care awareness is not like other areas of healthcare, where there is one day, week or month that is universally accepted and celebrated. Different organizations and wound centers choose to celebrate wound care awareness at different times of the year. As professional wound healers it is important for us to take some time … Continued
“Care. Compliance. Cash.” When I started in the medical world over 20 years ago, the first hospital CEO I worked with told me that; ” In hospitals, care should be your first priority, followed very closely by being fanatically compliant, and when those two things are done, keep your eye on the cash flow so … Continued
I often find myself explaining my business to people when asked what I do. Womb Care? Barriatric Chambers? Do you treat gunshots and stab wounds? I have come up with some pretty quick responses since I have heard them so often. Last week, a CEO of a hospital I was speaking with asked me to … Continued
For over a decade one of the most focused on terms in hospitals was “length of stay”, or LOS. This term identifies how long a patient is in a bed as an inpatient. With the introduction of DRG’s, how long a patient was admitted had a significant effect on the revenue for a hospital. Now … Continued
This past week I was visiting with our Healdsburg District Hospital Program in Northern California. I really look forward to my visits at that program for a few reasons. One is that it is the epicenter of California wine country, two is that I really enjoy meeting up with the Medical Director Dan Rose, and … Continued
We recieved a call this week wanting a little more information about our company. The exact question was, “What the HE** is cloud wound care?” When we realized that our caller was actually from another wound care management company, we couldn’t help but laugh a little. Cloud wound care is an approach we have been … Continued
Today, it was announced that my beloved LA Dodger Franchise was being taken over by Major League Baseball as announced by Commissioner, Bud Selig. He identified concerns with financials, operations, and a disconnect with the organizations focus. Based on these issues, the MLB felt the best way to retain this important and historic franchise was … Continued
I greatly appreciate your taking the time to wander around our new site. The goal was to make it simple. This focus follows our company in how we work with hospitals and develop programs; make it simple. We feel that hospitals should have the ability to run their own program and we provide the know-how, … Continued