Description

Wound Identification and Documentation is one of the most challenging aspects of home care. How to identify wounds, what type of wound, what stages of pressure ulcers, how to identify severity on the non-pressure ulcer, skin tears vs lacerations, and diabetic ulcers. Understand the difference in OASIS guidance and coding guidelines when documenting, and how to document for success.

Why should you attend:

Wound Identification and Documentation is one of the most challenging aspects of home care. What is a clinician allowed to document and assess without physician’s directive?

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Identify the Stages of Pressure Injuries
• Identify the characteristics of lower extremity wounds
• Surgical wounds/Traumatic wounds
• How to appropriately document for ulcers.

Who will benefit:

Administrators, clinical managers, QAPI nurses, field staff