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The perfect wound care unit
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If you were to open an inpatient unit, specializing in wound care and money was no object, what are the must have's? I work on a unit that does where about 30% of our patients are large, complex…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kimberly Davis, LVN Sep 16, 2011.
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Enid Mercado,BSN,RN,CRRN replied to Kathi Karp, RN, BSN's discussion The perfect wound care unit"I would LOVE to have that opportunity. In a perfect world and unlimited budget I would request beds that turn side to side, good beds with low air loss matress like invacare beds. You must have available an array of treatments according to skin…"
Kathi Karp, RN, BSN replied to Laurie Swezey RN, BSN, CWS,CWOCN's discussion How would you stage this pressure ulcer is and why?"This would be classified as unstageable as there is no way to determine what is underneath the intact skin and how deep it will be when it does open.
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Kathi Karp, RN, BSN posted a discussionThe perfect wound care unit
If you were to open an inpatient unit, specializing in wound care and money was no object, what are the must have's? I work on a unit that does where about 30% of our patients are large, complex wounds. Our hospital is considering changing the focus of our unit so we would be The wound unit in the hospital and I've been asked to provide a wish list. This is my opportunity to leave nothing out and I'd appreciate feedback.
Enid Mercado,BSN,RN,CRRN left a comment for Kathi Karp, RN, BSN"I like it there. I work for Shands as a clinical Practice Coordinator, fancy title for a staff educator,lol. I also do wound consults,which I love to do. I'm trying to look for a wound care job in FL,but maybe more towards the center of FL. How…"
Kathi Karp, RN, BSN left a comment for Enid Mercado,BSN,RN,CRRN"I added it after my name on the settings page. I heard that you were in Florida. How are you enjoying it?"
Enid Mercado,BSN,RN,CRRN left a comment for Kathi Karp, RN, BSN"Yes, I am the same Enid that used to work at HSC. Nice to find you here. Question, how did you add the BSN to your name? I only saw RN."
Kathi Karp, RN, BSN left a comment for Enid Mercado,BSN,RN,CRRN"Enid - Are you the same Enid from HSC?"
Kathi Karp, RN, BSN replied to WoundTalk's discussion Where do you work and what is your position?"I'm an Assistant Clinical Manager in a long term acute care hospital in CT. I do Wound Rounds weekly and on a prn basis and act as a resource and troubleshooter for the complex wounds on the unit."
Laurie Swezey RN, BSN, CWS,CWOCN left a comment for Kathi Karp, RN, BSN"Nice to see you here on WoundEducators. What was your reason for joining the network?
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- At 3:09pm on July 10, 2010, Enid Mercado,BSN,RN,CRRN said…
- I like it there. I work for Shands as a clinical Practice Coordinator, fancy title for a staff educator,lol. I also do wound consults,which I love to do. I'm trying to look for a wound care job in FL,but maybe more towards the center of FL. How are you doing?
- At 2:21pm on July 10, 2010, Enid Mercado,BSN,RN,CRRN said…
- Yes, I am the same Enid that used to work at HSC. Nice to find you here. Question, how did you add the BSN to your name? I only saw RN.
- At 9:28pm on July 2, 2010, Laurie Swezey RN, BSN, CWS,CWOCN said…
- Nice to see you here on WoundEducators. What was your reason for joining the network?
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