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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

Risk Management for Wound Care Teams

2025-07-29T13:30:20-07:00

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 Teams2025-07-29T13:30:20-07:00

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

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

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

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

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

Top Wound Care Misconceptions Cleared Up

2025-06-11T13:29:42-07:00

Wound care is a critical aspect of medical treatment, yet many misconceptions persist about how wounds heal and the best ways to manage them. At West Coast Wound Care, our specialists are dedicated to providing evidence-based treatments to promote optimal healing. In this blog, we’ll debunk some of the most common wound myths and set ... Read More

Top Wound Care Misconceptions Cleared Up2025-06-11T13:29:42-07:00
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