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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

How You’re Making Your Wounds Worse and How Wound Healing Works

2025-06-11T11:44:37-07:00

Wound healing is a process that, unfortunately,  many people unknowingly sabotage by making common mistakes. Whether it’s a minor cut or a more complex chronic wound, improper care can worsen the situation, prolong healing, and even lead to severe complications. Understanding what is the wound healing function and avoiding common errors can make all the ... Read More

How You’re Making Your Wounds Worse and How Wound Healing Works2025-06-11T11:44:37-07:00

Wound Care Myths That Too Many Believe

2025-06-10T09:37:07-07:00

When it comes to wound care, most people think they can tackle it on their own. After all, how complicated can cleaning and covering an injury be? Unfortunately, wound care myths are surprisingly common, often leading to ineffective treatments or prolonged healing. With the rise of DIY solutions and one-size-fits-all advice online, it’s no wonder ... Read More

Wound Care Myths That Too Many Believe2025-06-10T09:37:07-07:00

Why Primary Care Falls Short for Chronic Wound Care

2025-06-11T12:51:23-07:00

Millions of Americans face the daily challenge of managing chronic wounds. These non-healing wounds, often caused by conditions like diabetes, poor circulation, or pressure ulcers, require ongoing, specialized care that goes beyond the capabilities of traditional primary care settings like hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics. While these facilities offer invaluable services for addressing acute medical ... Read More

Why Primary Care Falls Short for Chronic Wound Care2025-06-11T12:51:23-07:00

Improving Wound Healing Rates in Long-Term Care Facilities

2025-06-11T09:42:09-07:00

Improving Wound Healing Rates in Long-Term Care Facilities Long-term care facilities play a crucial role in supporting aging populations and those with complex medical needs. However, when it comes to improving wound healing, even the most well-equipped and managed facilities face significant challenges. Chronic wounds and pressure injuries are particularly common in these settings, often ... Read More

Improving Wound Healing Rates in Long-Term Care Facilities2025-06-11T09:42:09-07:00

Better Wound Care: Partnering with SNFs to Prevent Readmissions

2025-06-10T14:51:38-07:00

When it comes to better wound care, hospitals and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) often provide critical support in the early stages of treatment. These facilities play a vital role in ensuring comfort, stabilizing conditions, and preventing complications. However, many hospitals and SNFs face challenges they aren’t always equipped to fully heal. That doesn’t mean that ... Read More

Better Wound Care: Partnering with SNFs to Prevent Readmissions2025-06-10T14:51:38-07:00

Is Medicare Making Wound Healing Harder Than It Needs to Be?

2025-06-11T10:36:59-07:00

Medicare provides essential coverage for millions of Americans needing wound care, but navigating the system often creates unnecessary barriers to proper treatment. While Medicare does cover many wound healing services, strict requirements, limited provider networks, and complex billing processes can delay critical care. West Coast Wound Center bridges this gap by offering specialized wound care ... Read More

Is Medicare Making Wound Healing Harder Than It Needs to Be?2025-06-11T10:36:59-07:00

Why Most Wounds Don’t Heal in Hospitals & What a Wound Care Specialist Can Do

2025-06-11T13:23:37-07:00

When patients enter hospitals with severe wounds, they may be stabilized, but true wound healing often remains elusive. While hospitals excel at acute care, they face systemic challenges in achieving real and lasting wound recovery. This gap in care leaves many patients cycling between facilities and home without ever fully healing. West Coast Wound Center ... Read More

Why Most Wounds Don’t Heal in Hospitals & What a Wound Care Specialist Can Do2025-06-11T13:23:37-07:00
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