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1. wet to dry dilemma

   CWOCN replied to jenac's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Sometimes wounds do okay and heal in spite of what we do to them. Using the principles of wound management, removing or controlling the cause of the wound or it's failure to heal is key. If an...

2. wet to dry dilemma

   CWOCN replied to jenac's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   I'd check page 52 of the AHCPR (now AHRQ) guidelines for the treatment of pressure ulcers. The evidence-based research is in there. This really isn't new information, though. Dr. Winter did his...

3. Help c wound care and dressing choices

   CWOCN replied to Todd SPN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Dressing choices should be based on drainage--the amount and character. How well is the dressing supporting the wound? How much drainage is left on the dressing you just took off? You want a moist...

4. Has anyone had experience with webWOC as prep for exam?

   CWOCN replied to hoolahan's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Any accreditted program is going to take lots of time and energy...and those health requirement/form things...but it is really worth the effort. Have you tried...

5. Do you have overtime?

   CWOCN replied to wenron's topic in Home Health

   I don't know exactly how she did it, but a co-worker started working for an agency who actually got 16 visits in a day...She was paid per visit...probably didn't have to cover much geography. The way...

6. wet to dry dilemma

   CWOCN replied to jenac's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Are you certain this was a venous wound and not an arterial wound? We usually don't see venous wounds down past the ankles. If her arterial circulation is compromised, I'd be very careful with the...

7. routine supplies in homecare

   CWOCN posted a topic in Home Health

   Need to know if condom caths are considered under medicare bundle as a routine supply, or if they are incontinent supplies...and patient should purchase...I know I should know this...any help would be...