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So far West Coast Wound Care has created 24 blog entries.

Professional Liability in the Wound Care Environment

2025-08-04T10:33:40-07:00

Whether in a hospital setting, outpatient clinic, or mobile wound care environment, clinicians are expected to adhere to established standards that safeguard patient outcomes and legal accountability. Clear, timely, and accurate wound documentation is often the difference between resolving a dispute quickly or being drawn into a prolonged legal or regulatory process. Below, we’ll explore ... Read More

Professional Liability in the Wound Care Environment2025-08-04T10:33:40-07:00

Risk Management for Wound Care Teams

2025-08-04T10:34:14-07:00

Risk management plays a pivotal role in maintaining quality, consistency, and safety in wound care. As mobile and outpatient care continues to evolve, providers are under increasing pressure to meet rigorous clinical documentation standards while mitigating risks tied to patient outcomes, infection control, and regulatory compliance. Proper wound assessment documentation is essential not only for ... Read More

Risk Management for Wound Care Teams2025-08-04T10:34:14-07:00

Better Hospital Policies for Wound Care Protocols

2025-07-29T13:37:21-07:00

As the landscape of healthcare evolves—with rising patient complexity, longer healing times, and diverse care environments—facilities must update their policies to reflect best practices in wound assessment documentation. These policies are not merely clerical guidelines; they shape clinical outcomes, support compliance, and safeguard patient safety. There are many ways that health care institutions can strengthen ... Read More

Better Hospital Policies for Wound Care Protocols2025-07-29T13:37:21-07:00

Telemedicine in Mobile Wound Care: When to Use It—and When You Shouldn’t

2025-07-22T09:11:51-07:00

Telemedicine has revolutionized healthcare delivery across countless specialties, and wound care is no exception. As mobile wound care services expand their reach, healthcare providers are discovering new ways to combine in-person expertise with remote monitoring capabilities. This integration creates opportunities for more comprehensive patient care while addressing the growing demand for accessible wound treatment options. ... Read More

Telemedicine in Mobile Wound Care: When to Use It—and When You Shouldn’t2025-07-22T09:11:51-07:00

Wound Care Assessment Documentation Standards Done Right

2025-07-29T13:29:47-07:00

In the field of wound care, the way we document assessments is just as critical as the treatments we provide. When we take care of patients with complex wounds—including diabetic ulcers, pressure injuries, and trauma-related wounds—every detail we record in the wound care assessment helps guide treatment, protect patients, and maintain regulatory compliance. At West ... Read More

Wound Care Assessment Documentation Standards Done Right2025-07-29T13:29:47-07:00

Advanced Wound Care Advice: Proper Wound Assessment Documentation Standards

2025-07-14T10:41:09-07:00

With chronic and complex wounds, precision in documentation is an important part of advanced wound care. The standards that govern wound documentation have changed considerably in recent years, shaped by updates from regulatory bodies and a growing emphasis on transparency, compliance, and clarity. In many ways, American wound documentation standards have significantly changed, but much ... Read More

Advanced Wound Care Advice: Proper Wound Assessment Documentation Standards2025-07-14T10:41:09-07:00

Introducing Our Newest Wound Care Center in Visalia

2025-07-07T20:18:50-07:00

Are you or a loved one in need of reliable, results-driven wound care in Visalia? Do you want care that’s as effective as it is accessible? That’s what you’ll find at our new Visalia wound center.  Opening at the end of June, our Visalia location will provide compassionate and personalized care. Here, we can simplify ... Read More

Introducing Our Newest Wound Care Center in Visalia2025-07-07T20:18:50-07:00

Wound Management Tips: Legal Requirements for Maintaining Patient Records

2025-07-14T10:42:37-07:00

Maintaining accurate, timely, and legally compliant patient records is an essential responsibility in wound care. At West Coast Wound Care, we provide specialized wound management services both in clinical settings and through mobile care. Part of our commitment to patient care includes adhering to all legal standards regarding medical recordkeeping.   Whether we’re treating patients in ... Read More

Wound Management Tips: Legal Requirements for Maintaining Patient Records2025-07-14T10:42:37-07:00

OSHA Regulations for Infection Control in Wound Care

2025-07-14T10:41:31-07:00

Infection control and preventing infection are some of the most important wound care services that we provide. Always, we follow OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations when doing so. These protect both healthcare providers and patients by mandating safe practices in medical environments. These regulations can serve as part of the foundation for ... Read More

OSHA Regulations for Infection Control in Wound Care2025-07-14T10:41:31-07:00

What to Do If You’re Discharged From a Hospital and Still Need Wound Care

2025-06-11T13:31:13-07:00

When you leave a hospital, you, rightfully, might assume your recovery is on the right track. Hospitals play a critical role in healthcare. They can do so much for the wounded. They can provide urgent treatment that prevents wounds from worsening. However, for many patients, complete healing is a longer and more complex process than ... Read More

What to Do If You’re Discharged From a Hospital and Still Need Wound Care2025-06-11T13:31:13-07:00
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