As physicians, we are trained to look for subtle signs that something deeper is happening within the body. Wound healing is one of the most revealing indicators of a patient's overall health, yet it is often overlooked as a diagnostic tool. The skin may be the largest organ, but it also serves as a clear window into systemic function. When healing slows or stalls, it is rarely just about the wound. Understanding what delayed healing tells us about the body offers more than cl

Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions in long term care settings, and it brings a complex web of challenges that impact every aspect of patient care. Among these, wound care is one of the most urgent, costly, and underestimated. But when managed well, wound care becomes a powerful lever to improve diabetic outcomes and reduce complications across the board. The Overlap of Diabetes and Chronic Wounds In long term care, diabetes is not just another diagnosis.

As the healthcare industry shifts from fee-for-service to value-based care, providers and facilities alike are being challenged to deliver better outcomes at lower costs. Nowhere is this shift more critical than in long-term care settings, where patients often face chronic conditions, complex comorbidities, and an elevated risk of hospital readmission. One of the most effective, yet often underutilized, strategies for meeting value-based care goals is comprehensive wound mana

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As America’s population ages, healthcare systems are rapidly adjusting to meet the growing needs of older adults. One area often...

Few things are as transformative and yet underutilized in post-acute care as timely bedside wound intervention. In a system often bogged...