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Have a question about Wound Care? AALTCN can help you answer your question with experts in wound care. AALTCN has partnered with Wound Care Education Institute to offer our members a forum to ask questions about how to assess and treat difficult wounds. For additional information, answers or to ask a questions on wound care, click here
The Wound Care Education Institute (WCEI) offers a comprehensive skin and wound care training program at locations throughout the U.S. Upon successful completion of our Skin and Wound Management Course, eligible Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical/ Vocational Nurses, Physical Therapists, PTAs, Occupational Therapists, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians and Physician Assistants can sit for National Certification in Wound Care (on-site exam offered by the National Alliance of Wound Care®). More about WCEI go to
"Wild on Wounds" National Wound Care Conference - September 23-25 Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, NV for more information visit
For Information on Wound Management Certification Courses - visit
The National Alliance of Wound Care (NAWC®) is a not for profit organization dedicated to bringing together wound care clinicians from across the healthcare continuum through wound care certification and vocational support. The NCCA accredited, WCC® certification is a prestigious, highly recognized credential offered only through the National Alliance of Wound Care. The NAWC is the youngest, yet largest and fastest growing wound care certification and membership organization in the United States. One common element among WCCs is their passion for caring for their patients and healing wounds. As WCCs, these fine individuals become part of an inclusive group of healthcare professionals who have chosen to advance their expertise and careers with this specialized certification.The NAWC welcomes all members of AALTCN who are involved in wound care to explore the attributes of WCC certification. To learn more about WCC certification and the National Alliance of Wound Care, visit our website at:
DM Systems is committed to quality patient care with innovative and effective products in wound care, rehabilitation and casting. Products in the wound care line include the family of Heelift® Suspension Boots, Elbowlift® Suspension Pad and Heelift® Traction Boot. Available in three sizes and in two interiors smooth and convoluted (bariatric available in smooth only) the family of Heelift boots suspends the heel in a pressure-free environment to prevent and treat pressure ulcers. The Elbowlift Suspension Pad offers exceptional protection against olecranon bursitis, ulnar neuritis, pressure ulcers and skin injury while the Heelift Traction Boot stabilizes fractures with up to 10 pounds of traction while preventing heel ulcers. The rehabilitation product line offers an alternative to expensive machines with portable exercise devices that are also adjustable. The Cadlow Shoulder Stabilizer protects against shoulder subluxations and dislocations while offering full range of motion. The AnkleTough® strengthens the peroneal muscles after an ankle sprain or fracture. The Adjusticizer® Exercise System is the only exercise cord that is adjustable in both length and resistance. The casting product line provides flexibility in treatment, improves a patients gait and reduces stress on the injured leg to make wearing a cast comfortable. The CastWedge holds open a uni-or bi-valved cast to control swelling and comes in five sizes. The CastWalker® and GaitKeeper® Cast Shoe increase patient mobility and comfort by reducing impact on the injured leg. Vist for more information
HEALTHPOINT is also committed to advancing the care and treatment of wounds through continuing education from The Wound InstituteSM. To learn more about this comprehensive educational resource, please visit . HEALTHPOINT is a DFB Pharmaceuticals, Inc. affiliate company, and is based in Fort Worth, Texas. For more information, visit HEALTHPOINTs website at , call us at (800) 441-8227.
For additional information on Pressure Ulcer Guidelines from The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) click on the link below:
International Pressure Ulcer Guidelines:
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Advancing Excellence's Goal #4 - Pressure Ulcers: Nursing home residents receive appropriate care to prevent and appropriately treat pressure ulcers when they develop. to review the Implementation Guide,Webinar on Reducing Pressure Ulcers in Nursing Homes, An Interdisciplinary Process Framework (PowerPoint or PDF), Fact Sheet for consumers, Fact Sheet for nursing home staff members and a Video on Pressure Ulcers - Best Practices review information.
For information on Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Treatment from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) click on the links below:
