Q: Why did you go into this career? A: In nursing school I was fascinated by the skin’s anatomy, purpose, and healing process. Later, as a Registered Nurse working in the hospital, I quickly became ...

The company is expanding services across Sacramento, treating patients at home and in skilled nursing facilities.

Research supported by general industry consensus shows successful wound care management in long-term care cannot be achieved by a singular effort. Building highly effective and functional teams means ...

Q: What is the true cost of wounds and wound care? A: A 2014 analysis of Medicare spending found between $28.1 billion and $96.8 billion per year was spent on wound care in the US. Limited data was ...

District nurses working in rural locations are benefiting from a new wound care app that allows them to share patient information with clinicians remotely. The app, launched by NHS Health Call, has ...

Since nurses have a duty to keep clear and accurate records, they need to know how to measure and document wounds in order to track their progress to healing Abstract This article, part 4 in a series ...

The treatment of pressure ulcers and other chronic wounds is about to be revolutionized with the founding of the Program for the Advancement of Chronic Wound Care at the Yale School of Nursing (YSN).

Helping others and providing accessibility to care for her patients is what Shirley Collins cherishes the most about her profession. Collins is the founder of Vision Mobile Wound Care Services LLC, ...

For seniors barely recovering from illness or surgery, knowing where to turn to next can feel both daunting and urgent. Fortunately, skilled nursing care can provide the support needed for a ...

Unfortunately, skilled nursing facilities face existential threats to our ability to provide the care that our community requires. The 2026 Legislature is considering severe cuts to long-awaited ...