This paper reports on the topic of pressure injury documentation and assessment to improve the staging and recording of pressure injuries. This paper was sponsored by Tissue Analytics, a Net Health Company.
Michael N. Desvigne, MD, FACS, CWS, FACCWS; Kurt Holifield, RN, BSN, WCC, OMS; Kari Day, RN, BSN, WCC; Krista Montgomery; Ashley L. Wardman, LPN; Denise Gilmore, BSN, RN, CWON, CFCN
The authors report 5 cases of patients with pressure injuries who underwent negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time to clean the wound and allow for primary closure with rotation flaps.
The authors report 5 cases of patients with pressure injuries who underwent negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time to clean the wound and allow for primary closure with rotation flaps.
Dr. Patrick Ting discusses the background and results of his original research, Surgical Therapy for Complex Pelvic Pressure Injuries: A Review of Outcomes for Five Consecutive Years and a Proposal for a Navigator in the Care Pathway.
Dr. Patrick Ting discusses the background and results of his original research, Surgical Therapy for Complex Pelvic Pressure Injuries: A Review of Outcomes for Five Consecutive Years and a Proposal for a Navigator in the Care Pathway.
The authors report on a retrospective study of surgical outcomes for 22 patients with pelvic pressure injuries and suggest the role a Wound Care Navigator could play in supporting long-term healing.
The authors report on a retrospective study of surgical outcomes for 22 patients with pelvic pressure injuries and suggest the role a Wound Care Navigator could play in supporting long-term healing.
Jacob Peschman; Hunter S. Cameron; Marc de Moya; Aishu Ramamurthi; Christina L. Megal
In a retrospective analysis of 448 patients, a violent mechanism of spinal cord injury was found to be a significant predictor of the development of one or more pressure injuries.
In a retrospective analysis of 448 patients, a violent mechanism of spinal cord injury was found to be a significant predictor of the development of one or more pressure injuries.
Caitlyn Hollingshead; Richard Simman, MD, FACS, FACCWS; Basmah Khalil
A 62-year-old male with a pressure injury infected with Actinomyces saw full healing after 2 months following a treatment regimen consisting of debridement, antibiotics, and wound care.
A 62-year-old male with a pressure injury infected with Actinomyces saw full healing after 2 months following a treatment regimen consisting of debridement, antibiotics, and wound care.
Alison Acott; Kathryn P. Brinegar; Anne T. Mancino
In a single-center, retrospective review of 21 patients with nonhealing pressure injuries treated with amniotic membrane and umbilical cord, the authors found that 14 pressure injuries (54%) achieved complete wound closure at a median of 12.4...
In a single-center, retrospective review of 21 patients with nonhealing pressure injuries treated with amniotic membrane and umbilical cord, the authors found that 14 pressure injuries (54%) achieved complete wound closure at a median of 12.4...
Henry C. Hsia; Seema M. Patel; Daniel C. Sasson; Corinne Signore; Kaiti Duan
A look at the change in reported hospital-acquired pressure injuries prepandemic and during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic at Yale New Haven Health.
A look at the change in reported hospital-acquired pressure injuries prepandemic and during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic at Yale New Haven Health.
Prophylactic use of five-layer foam dressings to reduce the risk of developing a pressure injury (PI) is a key component of a PI prevention protocol. These dressings mitigate contributing...
Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-C, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, WOCNF
In this podcast, Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-C, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, discusses the increased pressure injury risk from the pandemic and how the issue has amplified the need for establishing criteria for unavoidable pressure injuries in the...
In this podcast, Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-C, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, discusses the increased pressure injury risk from the pandemic and how the issue has amplified the need for establishing criteria for unavoidable pressure injuries in the...
Hospital acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) represent a significant source of morbidity, mortality, and cost burden. In this podcast, Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-C, CWOCN-AP, discusses a new, innovative technology called Leaf, the wearable...
Hospital acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) represent a significant source of morbidity, mortality, and cost burden. In this podcast, Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-C, CWOCN-AP, discusses a new, innovative technology called Leaf, the wearable...
This study estimates health care resource utilization in the early initiation of clostridial collagenase ointment vs late initiation of clostridial collagenase ointment in stage 3 and 4 pressure ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers in the United...
This study estimates health care resource utilization in the early initiation of clostridial collagenase ointment vs late initiation of clostridial collagenase ointment in stage 3 and 4 pressure ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers in the United...
A wound care team shares how Medicare’s WISeR prior authorization program and AI-driven denial processes created delays, administrative burdens, and financial strain—despite clear clinical documentation supporting patient care.
A wound care team shares how Medicare’s WISeR prior authorization program and AI-driven denial processes created delays, administrative burdens, and financial strain—despite clear clinical documentation supporting patient care.
Daniel Kapp, MD, shares his observations on conflicting Medicare contractor guidance and coding confusion in early 2026 have effectively halting reimbursement for skin substitute applications in one MAC.
Daniel Kapp, MD, shares his observations on conflicting Medicare contractor guidance and coding confusion in early 2026 have effectively halting reimbursement for skin substitute applications in one MAC.
This speaker discusses the audit implications of inaccuracies in wound care documentation, highlighting the importance of maintaining documentation integrity at practices of any size.
This speaker discusses the audit implications of inaccuracies in wound care documentation, highlighting the importance of maintaining documentation integrity at practices of any size.
This author emphasizes that inconsistencies in measurement of wounds for CTPs can lead to red flags for auditors, as erratic size changes or consistent overestimations may suggest improper billing practices.
This author emphasizes that inconsistencies in measurement of wounds for CTPs can lead to red flags for auditors, as erratic size changes or consistent overestimations may suggest improper billing practices.
In the first of three videos, this speaker focuses on the critical role of measurement accuracy in wound care, emphasizing its impact on medical necessity and reimbursement processes.
In the first of three videos, this speaker focuses on the critical role of measurement accuracy in wound care, emphasizing its impact on medical necessity and reimbursement processes.
Michael N. Desvigne, MD, FACS, CWS, FACCWS; Kurt Holifield, RN, BSN, WCC, OMS; Kari Day, RN, BSN, WCC; Krista Montgomery; Ashley L. Wardman, LPN; Denise Gilmore, BSN, RN, CWON, CFCN
The authors report 5 cases of patients with pressure injuries who underwent negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time to clean the wound and allow for primary closure with rotation flaps.
The authors report 5 cases of patients with pressure injuries who underwent negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time to clean the wound and allow for primary closure with rotation flaps.
The authors report on a retrospective study of surgical outcomes for 22 patients with pelvic pressure injuries and suggest the role a Wound Care Navigator could play in supporting long-term healing.
The authors report on a retrospective study of surgical outcomes for 22 patients with pelvic pressure injuries and suggest the role a Wound Care Navigator could play in supporting long-term healing.
Jacob Peschman; Hunter S. Cameron; Marc de Moya; Aishu Ramamurthi; Christina L. Megal
In a retrospective analysis of 448 patients, a violent mechanism of spinal cord injury was found to be a significant predictor of the development of one or more pressure injuries.
In a retrospective analysis of 448 patients, a violent mechanism of spinal cord injury was found to be a significant predictor of the development of one or more pressure injuries.
Caitlyn Hollingshead; Richard Simman, MD, FACS, FACCWS; Basmah Khalil
A 62-year-old male with a pressure injury infected with Actinomyces saw full healing after 2 months following a treatment regimen consisting of debridement, antibiotics, and wound care.
A 62-year-old male with a pressure injury infected with Actinomyces saw full healing after 2 months following a treatment regimen consisting of debridement, antibiotics, and wound care.
Alison Acott; Kathryn P. Brinegar; Anne T. Mancino
In a single-center, retrospective review of 21 patients with nonhealing pressure injuries treated with amniotic membrane and umbilical cord, the authors found that 14 pressure injuries (54%) achieved complete wound closure at a median of 12.4...
In a single-center, retrospective review of 21 patients with nonhealing pressure injuries treated with amniotic membrane and umbilical cord, the authors found that 14 pressure injuries (54%) achieved complete wound closure at a median of 12.4...
The authors conducted a 3-year retrospective review of hospitalized patients from 200-, 400-, and 700-bed acute care facilities before (preimplementation, year 1) and after (postimplementation, years 2 and 3) introduction of the mobile wound...
The authors conducted a 3-year retrospective review of hospitalized patients from 200-, 400-, and 700-bed acute care facilities before (preimplementation, year 1) and after (postimplementation, years 2 and 3) introduction of the mobile wound...
Oleg Teleten, MS, RN, CWCN; Machelle Wilson; Jenni Prevatt; Christopher Burleson; Lisa Peterson, MS, RN
The aim of this study was to measure and compare 2 different OR surfaces in both the supine with bent knees position and the supine in lithotomy position. The authors sought to identify the most effective pressure redistribution surface in...
The aim of this study was to measure and compare 2 different OR surfaces in both the supine with bent knees position and the supine in lithotomy position. The authors sought to identify the most effective pressure redistribution surface in...
Colton C. Mowers, MD; Joe H. Hilsman, BS; Meera M. Dhodapkar, MD, MHS; Michael S. Shuler, Jr.; James Coleman Fleming; Mohamed Sarraj, MD; Brett A. Freedman, MD; Michael S. Shuler, Sr., MD
A novel thermoplastic elastomer filler achieved comparable or greater wound contraction than foam during negative pressure wound therapy.
A novel thermoplastic elastomer filler achieved comparable or greater wound contraction than foam during negative pressure wound therapy.
Eugenio Fuentes Pérez Júnior, PhD; Maria Natália de Paulo Ferreira, RN, CNS; Francisco Gleidson de Azevedo Gonçalves, PhD; Advi Catarina Barbachan Moraes, MSc; Ellen Marcia Peres, PhD; Eduardo de Oliveira Carrilho Padula, MSc; Antonio Marcos Tosoli Gomes, PhD; Livia Fajin de Mello, PhD; Ana Carolina Coelho-Oliveira, PhD; Ana Gabriellie Valério-Penha, MSc; Danúbia da Cunha de Sá-Caputo, PhD; Ariane da Silva Pires, PhD
A natural extract– and oil-based compound promoted healing in superficial, noninfected diabetic foot ulcers without peripheral arterial disease.
A natural extract– and oil-based compound promoted healing in superficial, noninfected diabetic foot ulcers without peripheral arterial disease.
This retrospective study found that catalytic treatment matrix technology achieved complete healing in 81% of chronic venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers within 16 weeks after failure of standard care, suggesting it may accelerate...
This retrospective study found that catalytic treatment matrix technology achieved complete healing in 81% of chronic venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers within 16 weeks after failure of standard care, suggesting it may accelerate...
The Wound Care Collaborative Community proposed an update to the FDA’s 2006 chronic wound guidance, recommending modernized preclinical and clinical trial standards—including biomarkers, digital wound imaging, biofilm assessment, and...
The Wound Care Collaborative Community proposed an update to the FDA’s 2006 chronic wound guidance, recommending modernized preclinical and clinical trial standards—including biomarkers, digital wound imaging, biofilm assessment, and...
In hospitalized pediatric patients, immobility-related pressure injuries were larger, more severe, required more surgical intervention, and took longer to heal than medical device–related pressure injuries, highlighting the need for...
In hospitalized pediatric patients, immobility-related pressure injuries were larger, more severe, required more surgical intervention, and took longer to heal than medical device–related pressure injuries, highlighting the need for...
C. Jake Lambert, Jr.; Frank Aviles, Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC; Kristen Eckert; Matthew G. Garoufalis, DPM, FASPS, FACFAOM, CWS; Richard A. Schilling, DPM
Wound care represents a significant cost in the US healthcare system with our aging population and the rising toll of diabetes and obesity. Clinicians need cost-effective treatment options to facilitate wound closure, but despite a wide range...
Wound care represents a significant cost in the US healthcare system with our aging population and the rising toll of diabetes and obesity. Clinicians need cost-effective treatment options to facilitate wound closure, but despite a wide range...
A poster presented at SAWC Fall summarizes a study on burn wound healing among patients with diabetes to examine how different A1c levels correlate with complications and prolonged healing.
A poster presented at SAWC Fall summarizes a study on burn wound healing among patients with diabetes to examine how different A1c levels correlate with complications and prolonged healing.
In July 2021, there was an increase in hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) in patients with COVID-19 who were self-proning (SP). The purpose of this study was to reduce the number of HAPIs by developing a kit for these patients.
In July 2021, there was an increase in hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) in patients with COVID-19 who were self-proning (SP). The purpose of this study was to reduce the number of HAPIs by developing a kit for these patients.
Road rash injuries include painful skin abrasions, burns, or wounds resulting from trauma accidents on cemented or tarred surfaces. A poster presented at SAWC Spring concludes that transforming powder dressing offered a safe and effective...
Road rash injuries include painful skin abrasions, burns, or wounds resulting from trauma accidents on cemented or tarred surfaces. A poster presented at SAWC Spring concludes that transforming powder dressing offered a safe and effective...
Inaccurate identification and staging of a pressure injury (PI) can result in delayed care, poor patient outcomes, decreased reimbursement, and decreased ratings for the provider and agency. A poster presented at SAWC Spring concluded that...
Inaccurate identification and staging of a pressure injury (PI) can result in delayed care, poor patient outcomes, decreased reimbursement, and decreased ratings for the provider and agency. A poster presented at SAWC Spring concluded that...
Fluorescence bacterial scanning can be a valuable diagnostic tool for clinicians. How effective is it in identifying intertriginous bacteria in the diabetic foot? A poster presented at SAWC Spring explores this tool’s potential.
Fluorescence bacterial scanning can be a valuable diagnostic tool for clinicians. How effective is it in identifying intertriginous bacteria in the diabetic foot? A poster presented at SAWC Spring explores this tool’s potential.
