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In the wound care industry, the expertise of surgeons is indispensable. Their specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, and managing complex wounds significantly enhance patient outcomes and overall care quality. Surgeons bring a unique blend of precision, knowledge, and experience that is crucial for effective wound care. They are adept at performing advanced procedures, ensuring wounds are treated efficiently, reducing the risk of complications, and promoting faster healing. 🌟 Why Surgeons Are Invaluable to Nursing Homes: Comprehensive Care: Surgeons provide advanced wound care techniques that can be crucial for elderly patients with chronic wounds, ensuring they receive the highest level of care. Preventive Measures: With their expertise, surgeons can identify potential wound-related issues early and implement preventive strategies, reducing the incidence of severe complications. Education and Training: Surgeons play a key role in educating nursing home staff on best practices in wound care, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Collaborative Approach: Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, surgeons help create personalized care plans that address the unique needs of each patient, enhancing their overall quality of life. At Crescent Wound Care, we deeply value the contributions of our doctor's team. Their dedication and expertise are pivotal in our mission to provide exceptional wound care and improve patient outcomes. By integrating surgical expertise into nursing home settings, we can ensure that residents receive comprehensive, top-tier care.

https://lnkd.in/eHVAQnir Please pray for the women in Florida because the state legislatures have allowed a private equity company to change obstetrical practice by allowing C-Sections outside of a hospital. I trust the integrity of KFF, so I know what they wrote was true. Over the past decade, there has been a substantial increase in private equity investment in OB-GYN practices across the United States, particularly since 2017. According to a 2020 study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, from 2017 to 2019, the number of private equity affiliations in OB-GYN clinics more than doubled compared to the previous seven years. These firms have rapidly acquired numerous OB-GYN practice groups, significantly transforming the landscape of women's healthcare to expose our patients to undue and unnecessary harm. This trend raises critical concerns about patient safety and the quality of care. Private equity firms, driven by profit motives, often prioritize financial returns over patient well-being. This pressure can lead to a focus on more lucrative elective procedures, potentially increasing patient costs and compromising the quality of care. These concerns include Florida's recently controversial law, heavily lobbied by private equity-owned groups like Women's Care Enterprises. These centers claim to reduce costs and provide a home-like environment for childbirth but pose significant risks.   Critics, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, argue that performing C-sections outside of hospitals increases risks for mothers and babies due to potential complications requiring immediate hospital care. Although the law mandates that these centers have agreements with hospitals for emergency transfers and adhere to high staffing and infection control standards, health experts remain concerned about the quality and safety of care compared to traditional hospital settings.   Some see this shift towards advanced birth centers as a way to cut healthcare costs. However, the emphasis on profit, particularly by private equity firms, raises alarms about the potential increase in risks for mothers and newborns. Unlike outpatient surgical centers that perform elective procedures, having a baby is not an elective procedure. And let's not forget the deaths of the late Joan Rivers and Kanye West's mother, who both died from complications at an outpatient surgical center. The rapid influx of private equity investment in OB-GYN practices and the new Florida law allowing C-sections outside hospitals highlights the growing tension between cost reduction, patient safety, and the quality of care in women's health. I hope that my ob-gyn colleagues will speak boldly, fearlessly, and loudly to raise awareness about this law. If we don't protect our patients, who will? #privateequity, #women's health,#pregnancy,#medicalcontroversy, #medicalerrors #patientsafety, #obgyn, #writers @ACoG @KFF Kevin Pho, M.D.

Are you looking to learn how to organizationally launch and grow true virtual wards? Now after over 1000 patients, it is clear Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Dr. Iain Goodhart , Gemma Czech and Dr. Andrew Bailey are leading by example both in the model and the implementation engagement, achieving improved outcomes, costs and saving lives. Check out this great info video to further help with the understanding of virtual wards to advance this essential care improving service. https://lnkd.in/erVh7vuv

Medication Assistance is so important

The top European pediatric hospital, Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù (OPBG), in Italy, is transforming patient care through data-driven insights. Switching to #RancherPrime, OPBG benefits from a reliable container management platform with expert assistance. Explore how this shift is enhancing care and operational efficiency. Check out the full success story at https://okt.to/tDATI1. #RancherPrime

The Wound Brush is designed to tackle the challenge of biofilm by providing a gentle, effective method for cleaning wounds between dressing changes. Its eco-friendly, single-use design ensures that each cleaning session is both hygienic and efficient, making it a perfect companion in the fight against biofilm. Thank you to Dr.Jonathan Johnson MD,MBA,CWSP,FAPWCA for mentioning The Wound Brush in Wound Care Wednesdays recent podcast on dealing with biofilm and burns in wound care. Your insights into wound care are invaluable, and we are honored to be part of the conversation. Remember - Brush the wound. Heal the wound. Listen to the full podcast discussion here: https://lnkd.in/eEYveyvA https://lnkd.in/eDkYRuT6 #WoundCare #BiofilmManagement #TheWoundBrush #WoundHealing #PatientCare #EcoFriendly #MedicalInnovation #GentleHealing #DrJonathanJohnson #HealthcareInnovation #WoundCleaning #SingleUse #SustainableHealthcare #WoundManagement #HealingSolutions

WoundCentrics includes SnapshotNIR as part of a system-based approach to patient-centered wound care. Read the full article here https://lnkd.in/gtYQaCxa #WoundCareWednesday #WoundCentrics #woundprogram #woundpros #woundmanagement #woundcareteam #woundpatients

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Just a 60 second, single application and you can save someone from limb amputation. Even in the homecare setting! Have a look! .... #medicalcommunity #medicalprofessionals #woundcarenurses #woundcaresurgeons #chronicwoundcarespecialists #woundcaredistributors #biomedicalscientists #surgeons #diabetologists #linkedincommunity

The AA legislation threatens to undermine the autonomy and expertise of CRNAs, potentially leading to higher healthcare costs and less efficient care. CRNAs are highly trained professionals who provide independent, high-quality anesthesia services. We need your voice to ensure our legislators understand the critical role of CRNAs in healthcare. We are asking for you all to email the legislators to raise awareness! #CRNAsMatter #HealthcareQuality #MANA #LegislativeUpdate