The latest news from our company and the wound care industry.
We are thrilled to announce that Mary Brown, RN, BSN, CWCN; Program Director at the Advanced Wound Care Center at Hillcrest Hospital South, has been named a 2023 Honoree for “The Great 100 Nurses Celebration of Oklahoma.” This prestigious award recognizes Mary’s unwavering compassion, valuable contributions to the nursing profession, and dedication to mentoring fellow nurses over…
Evidence shows that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is effective against stalled or non-healing wounds from diabetes, radiation, and more.
Managing the constantly changing dynamics of healthcare reimbursement is challenging. For hospital executives considering an outpatient wound care service line, understanding the intricacies of the current CMS reimbursement models is essential for financial success and long-term sustainability. As the industry leader in wound care management, we worked with our expert Revenue Cycle team to highlight…
Infected wounds can have significant consequences for health, quality of life, survival, healthcare utilization, and costs of care. Antimicrobial medications can play a crucial role in the management of these wounds. However, research shows that antibiotics are overused in wound care, often without proper clinical justification. Overuse of antimicrobial agents is leading to antimicrobial resistance,…
As the healthcare industry evolves, our goal at Healogics remains the same – to deliver exceptional quality outcomes, while driving operational and financial efficiencies for our partners. To do this, we focus on creating and maintaining strategic partnerships designed to find, treat and heal those living with chronic wounds. Our people, processes, and proprietary tools make…
Congratulations to Kasiah Robinson, Clinical Nurse Manager at St. Mary’s Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine in Enid, OK, for being named our 2022 Mary Cook Nurse of the Year. This award recognizes a dedicated, skilled and compassionate clinical nurse leader whose commitment to the patient and improvement in wound care is at the forefront of…
What Is Palliative Wound Care? According to the Center to Advance Palliative Care, palliative care is “specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness. This type of care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of the illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient…
The Wound Care Specialist’s Role in Treating Leg Edema Wounds and edema are common conditions that are generally treated and studied separately. However, the two conditions regularly co-occur. A recent study in International Wound Journal found that about 13% of patients with chronic leg edema had related wounds. Those who have not yet developed a…
The single most important factor that determines whether a wound will heal is adequate blood flow to the surrounding tissues, or tissue perfusion. Without adequate assessment and correction of vascular issues that could impact blood flow, wounds will not heal—regardless of the treatment plan. Unfortunately, many general healthcare practitioners don’t have the time, resources, or…
Seven million people in the United States have chronic wounds, and most are not getting the care they need. Many physicians who practice in specialties where wounds are common do not have the training necessary to manage their patients’ non-healing wounds. And there simply aren’t enough wound care specialists with the breadth and depth of…
