Wound, Ostomy and Continence Wound Care Wound Care services vary, depending on the type of wound being treated. Your
treatment program will be based on your particular needs. It may take more than
one visit to develop the program best suited to your needs. Additional visits
will allow us to monitor and evaluate your progress.
Our Wound Care Services Include: Treatment of
pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, foot ulcers, and skin ulcers. Your program may
include:
Identification
of risk factors
Prevention
measures
Comprehensive
wound management and treatment including physical therapy modalities, as needed
Patient and
family education
Treatment of
draining wounds and fistulas
Containment of
drainage
Prevention of
Skin breakdown
Topical
therapy-dressing
Ostomy An Ostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening (stoma) on the
abdomen. body wastes from the intestinal urinary tract through the stoma.
Whether temporary or permanent, ostomy surgery (e.g. colostomy, ileostomy, or
ileal conduit) results in an alteration of body function. Adapting mentally and
physically to this type of surgery can be difficult, but our ostomy care
services will help guide you through these changes. Our skilled nursing care,
empathy, and education program will help you return to a normal lifestyle.
Our Ostomy Care Services Include: Teaching and
counseling, before and after surgery
Stoma site
selection
Post-operative
skin and stoma assessment and management.
Selection and
teaching of appropriate appliance/pouch techniques
Discussion of
dietary, sexual and lifestyle changes
Patient and
family education
Periodic
follow-up for skin and stoma assessment, and appliance/pouch adjustments
Consultation
for individuals with past history of stomas surgery and are in need of an update
on equipment and care
Continence Care Many people have problems containing urine and/or stool, no longer having
complete control over their bladder or bowel. This condition is called
incontinence.
Our Continence Care Involves: Recommending
appropriate containment devices/garments and skin care
Education and
counseling for both patient and family
Referral to
appropriate Continence Specialist
Treatment is
available for both inpatients and outpatients
Whether you visit our clinic or are seen in the hospital, we will consult with
your regular physician to discuss your specific care. It is important that your
physician be aware of your special care needs.
It is recommended that you also get prior approval b your physician for an
appointment. A prescription stating services requested from your primary care
physician is required for your treatment.
If required, wound, ostomy and continence nursing services can be provided while
you are in the hospital. Outpatient services will be billed either to your
insurance carrier or directly to you, depending on your insurance coverage.
Since insurance coverage varies, we advise you to consult your insurance plan
for more details. Please bring your insurance cards with you when visiting the
clinic.
If you think you may benefit from any of these services, you may call
(607)763-5009
for an appointment or for further information.
Staff Services are provided by the following nurse specialists who are nationally
credentialed by the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Certification Board.
Treatment of
pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, foot ulcers, and skin ulcers. Your program may
include: