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Can be added in addition to a home visit for health-related wounds:
Wound assessment: comprehensive evaluation of wound type, size, depth, exudate, odor, surrounding skin condition, and signs of infection.
Digital wound photography: standardized photos for documentation and monitoring progression over time.
Dressing change and wound care: removal of old dressing, wound cleansing, debridement (if appropriate and within clinician scope), application of appropriate dressings, and securement.
Infection management: collection of wound cultures when indicated, topical antimicrobial application, and monitoring for systemic infection signs to prompt referral or escalation.
Pain management: assessment of wound-related pain, administration of topical analgesics as appropriate, and recommendations for systemic pain control.
Compression therapy: assessment for and application/adjustment of compression bandaging or devices for venous insufficiency wounds, if clinically indicated.
Skin and peri-wound care: treatment of maceration, edema management, moisturizing regimens, and education on protection of surrounding skin.
Offloading: assessment and implementation of offloading strategies for pressure or diabetic foot ulcers (e.g., cushions, specialized footwear recommendations).
Patient and caregiver education: wound care techniques, signs of infection, dressing change schedules, activity and positioning guidance, nutrition and hydration for wound healing, and medication adherence.
Nutrition assessment and supplements: screening for malnutrition, recommendations for protein and micronutrient supplementation, and referral to a dietitian when needed.
Vascular assessment and referral: screening for arterial insufficiency (e.g., pulse check, Ankle-Brachial Index referral) and coordination with vascular specialists.
Telehealth follow-up: scheduled virtual check-ins to monitor healing between in-person visits.
Care coordination: communication with primary care providers, home health agencies, specialists (e.g., podiatry, vascular surgery, infectious disease), and documentation in shared records.
Advanced therapies: consideration and coordination for negative pressure wound therapy, biologics, skin substitutes, enzymatic debriders, or hyperbaric oxygen therapy when indicated.
Psychosocial support: assessment for barriers to adherence (transportation, financial, cognitive), arranging community resources, and caregiver support planning.
Preventive care and chronic disease management: blood glucose management support for diabetic wounds, smoking cessation counseling, and education on risk reduction to prevent recurrence.
Can be added in addition to a home visit for health-related wounds:
Wound assessment: comprehensive evaluation of wound type, size, depth, exudate, odor, surrounding skin condition, and signs of infection.
Digital wound photography: standardized photos for documentation and monitoring progression over time.
Dressing change and wound care: removal of old dressing, wound cleansing, debridement (if appropriate and within clinician scope), application of appropriate dressings, and securement.
Infection management: collection of wound cultures when indicated, topical antimicrobial application, and monitoring for systemic infection signs to prompt referral or escalation.
Pain management: assessment of wound-related pain, administration of topical analgesics as appropriate, and recommendations for systemic pain control.
Compression therapy: assessment for and application/adjustment of compression bandaging or devices for venous insufficiency wounds, if clinically indicated.
Skin and peri-wound care: treatment of maceration, edema management, moisturizing regimens, and education on protection of surrounding skin.
Offloading: assessment and implementation of offloading strategies for pressure or diabetic foot ulcers (e.g., cushions, specialized footwear recommendations).
Patient and caregiver education: wound care techniques, signs of infection, dressing change schedules, activity and positioning guidance, nutrition and hydration for wound healing, and medication adherence.
Nutrition assessment and supplements: screening for malnutrition, recommendations for protein and micronutrient supplementation, and referral to a dietitian when needed.
Vascular assessment and referral: screening for arterial insufficiency (e.g., pulse check, Ankle-Brachial Index referral) and coordination with vascular specialists.
Telehealth follow-up: scheduled virtual check-ins to monitor healing between in-person visits.
Care coordination: communication with primary care providers, home health agencies, specialists (e.g., podiatry, vascular surgery, infectious disease), and documentation in shared records.
Advanced therapies: consideration and coordination for negative pressure wound therapy, biologics, skin substitutes, enzymatic debriders, or hyperbaric oxygen therapy when indicated.
Psychosocial support: assessment for barriers to adherence (transportation, financial, cognitive), arranging community resources, and caregiver support planning.
Preventive care and chronic disease management: blood glucose management support for diabetic wounds, smoking cessation counseling, and education on risk reduction to prevent recurrence.