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Severe Wound Care Is Shifting to Post-Acute Care

Relias

“The care of severe wounds is shifting from acute to post-acute settings,” observed Dr. Michele Carr, RD, DPM, NWCC, COS-c, FAPWCA, Clinical Support Manager at McKesson Medical-Surgical in a recent Relias webinar. Building a wound care specialty can bring new clients to your business. million people in the U.S.

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Vanessa Maxwell Celebrates WOC Nurse Week

Minority Nurse

I saw a huge need in the wound ostomy field of nursing with gaps in several aspects of nursing in the nursing home, skilled-nursing facilities, home healthcare, acute care, and even with nurses (including Advanced Practice Nursing). I attend workshops and webinars to further develop my nursing and business skills.

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Wound Care Education Can Maximize PDPM Reimbursements

Relias

In a recent Relias webinar , Sue Grafton, RN, BSN, CWON, Clinical Support Manager at McKesson Medical-Surgical, said that nurses might sometimes feel uncomfortable discussing the financial side of patient care decisions. The total Medicare spending estimates for all wound types ranged from $28.1 billion to $96.8

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6 Ways To Improve Staff Retention in Healthcare

Relias

In a recent Relias webinar , Cara Silletto, President and Chief Retention Officer at Magnet Culture, shared several strategies to help healthcare organizations improve staff retention. Staff retention in health care is essential for providing quality patient care and maintaining a stable workforce.

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The Payoff of Wound Care Education: Get a Return on Your Investment

Relias

Wound care certification education is the starting point for ramping up your organization’s expertise in this area. Slachta, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, CWOCN, noted in a recent Relias webinar. As a result, they can strategically choose appropriate procedures and materials that promote healing and reduce supply and care costs.

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Importance of Image and Respect for Home Health Recruitment and Retention

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The increased pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic has presented never-before-seen growth opportunities for home health agencies and their workforce, as Bill Dombi, President of the National Association of Home Care and Hospice (NAHC), noted in a December 2021 webinar titled The State of Home Health.