WoundSource: The WoundCon Guide

This month’s Practice Accelerator is all about Reimbursement in Wound Care, and we’re bringing you an opportunity to dive deeper: ?? CTP Coding, Compliance, and Documentation Session ?? What you’ll gain: ? Expert-led insights into proper coding & billing for CTPs ? Compliance strategies to prevent documentation errors ? Guidance to ensure reimbursement accuracy and financial sustainability ? Whether you're a clinician, administrator, or billing specialist, this session is designed to provide actionable education to support your practice. ?? Join us and make sure your wound care documentation is working for you—not against you. Register now: (?? Click the event link in the post below to sign up!) ?? Pro tip: Registering through LinkedIn ensures you receive automatic event reminders, so you don’t miss out! Thank you, Smith+Nephew, for supporting this important education! #WoundCare #CTP #MedicalBilling #HealthcareCompliance #Reimbursement #PracticeAccelerator #ClinicalDocumentation #WoundHealing

?? Watch the full interview with Dr. Laura Swoboda: https://lnkd.in/g8qs_2jD Effective wound hygiene and debridement are crucial for improving patient outcomes, especially in low-resource settings where access to specialized tools may be limited. This week’s Clinical Insights, featuring expertise from Dr. Laura Swoboda, explores key strategies for ensuring consistent, high-quality wound care in diverse clinical environments. ?? Key Takeaways: ? Prophylactic wound management is essential—early wound bed preparation reduces complications. ? Debridement should be adapted to patient needs—selecting the right technique ensures healing progression. ? Versatile devices improve care in low-resource settings—multi-functional tools enable effective wound hygiene and debridement. ? High-utility interventions drive better outcomes—adaptable, user-friendly methods improve care across settings. ?? What are your go-to debridement techniques in different care settings? Share your experiences in the comments! #WoundCare #ClinicalInsights #WoundDebridement #WoundHygiene #PatientCare #WoundHealing #HealthcareInnovation #ResourceLimitedSettings

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This Week in the WoundSource Weekly Guide: From wound bed preparation strategies to the latest insights in diabetic foot care, this edition delivers must-know updates for wound care professionals. Inside this issue: ?? Clinical insights on optimizing wound bed preparation ?? New research shaping diabetic foot ulcer management ?? Featured product innovations & best practices ?? Upcoming SAWC Spring 2025 registration deadlines ?? 5-Minute Read ?? Stay informed—share this with your team and subscribe for weekly updates! ?? Read the full newsletter below #WoundCare #WoundHealing #DiabeticFootCare #ClinicalEducation #SAWCSpring | Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC)

???Register today: https://lnkd.in/gDyinKst ?? Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 1:00 pm EST Latest Advances in the World of NPWT: Mechanisms, Evidence, and Expert Clinical Practices to Simplify Your Approach to Wound Management For the past 30 years, Solventum Negative Pressure Wound Therapies (NPWT) have changed the practice of medicine for many health care professionals. Many life-changing advancements in NPWT technologies have changed the medical professional’s way of managing wounds across the globe. Presented by Kara Couch, MS, CRNP, CWCN-AP, FAAWC Thank you to Solventum for sponsoring this webinar!

?? Download the Fact Sheet: https://lnkd.in/gkTVwuri ?? Varicosities are an early sign of chronic venous disease, presenting as progressively dilated and tortuous superficial veins. Early detection of varicose veins can help prevent chronic venous insufficiency and venous ulceration. Patients with visible varicosities may benefit from compression therapy, lifestyle modifications, and early interventions to support venous health. ?? What do varicose veins indicate about a patient’s venous health? ?? Download the Fact Sheet to understand how varicosities contribute to VLU development and the best strategies for prevention. A big thank you to OVIK Health for supporting wound care education! #WoundCare #VenousLegUlcers #VaricoseVeins #VenousDisease #WoundHealing

?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g7BmXyB7 ?? Atrophie Blanche is a skin condition associated with chronic venous disease, characterized by star-shaped scars surrounded by fragile, hyperpigmented skin. This makes wound healing more difficult and increases ulcer risk. ?? Key challenges of Atrophie Blanche: ?? Indicates vascular insufficiency ?? Fragile skin prone to ulceration ?? Slow, difficult healing ?? Pain and discomfort ?? Recognizing these skin changes early can help prevent ulceration and complications. Learn more about this and other VLU-related terms in our glossary! A special thank you to OVIK Health for sponsoring this important educational initiative! #WoundCare #VenousLegUlcers #ChronicWounds #AtrophieBlanche #WoundHealing

Be sure to tune in on February 26, at 2 p.m. ET for a 1-hour webinar with industry experts Kathleen Schaum, MS, Gayle M. Gordillo, MD, FACS, Kara Couch, MS, CRNP, Marcia Nusgart, RPh, and Karen S. Ravitz, JD. Get the tools and insights you need to adapt to the new evidence-based LCDs and LCAs with confidence. What you'll learn: ? Educate your team on key changes. ?? Optimize your CTP formulary and documentation. ?? Transition patients to covered CTPs smoothly. ?? Master coding with the KX modifier. Don't miss a valuable session with expert guidance followed by a live Q&A. Register now to secure your spot and stay ahead of the game: https://lnkd.in/efYBqfg7 #Webinar #WoundCare #HealthcarePolicy #MedicareCTP #Healthcare

Exciting News! ?? PAWSIC is partnering with WoundCon 2025 to bring post-acute care professionals the education they need—wherever they are. Join us on March 21 for expert-led sessions designed to enhance wound care practices with real-world, evidence-based strategies. Free for licensed healthcare professionals. Don’t miss it! Register here:?https://lnkd.in/eBgXNyds HMP Global WoundCon Wound Care Conferences

? TRUE or FALSE: Compression is indicated for every patient presenting with a VLU. ?? What do you think? Answer in the comments and let’s discuss best practices for compression therapy in wound care. ?? Hint: While compression is often crucial, there are specific cases where it may not be appropriate. ?? Take the quiz now: https://lnkd.in/gJKVcMZc #WoundCare #VenousLegUlcers #CompressionTherapy #HealthcareEducation #WoundHealing