Donna Morrow, WCC DWC OMS RN, Wound Nurse Manager at Nizhoni Health
Wound care has changed a lot over the years, as a result of technological advancements and has now become an ever-expanding field in which people are certified. When I first started working in wound care, people who treated bruises in hospitals were deemed the wound experts. However, it is a precise science today; you must follow protocols and get certifications for ostomy, diabetic wounds, and even primary wound care. More nurses in the field are becoming certified to deliver better patient care, which I think is a massive transformation … Technology has revolutionized wound nursing. Before, we used to travel miles across the state to see patients, make recommendations, and build a treatment protocol. Now, with technology, nurses in the field can receive a photo of the wound to get a clear picture of the condition of the injury. Such visibility into the wound provides critical information about the measures of the injury and types of tissues affected. This can save a lot of time for nurses, enabling them to see upwards of 20 patients rather than just 2 to 3 patients per day … read more