RN-delivered wound care at home—performed strictly per provider orders and evidence-based protocols.
What this service is
A focused, in-home visit where a Registered Nurse completes a wound assessment with measurements and documentation, performs ordered dressing changes, and teaches off-loading and hygiene to support healing and prevent complications. We promptly communicate concerns to the ordering provider and document every step for a clear record.
Scope: Nursing interventions under active provider orders + education; no diagnosis or prescribing.
Wound Status Review
RN assessment of current wound condition: measurements, tissue/exudate review, periwound and limb status, pain level, and current dressing routine.
Current Dressings & Daily Care Routines
Review and discussion of what’s being used and how: supplies, dressings/securement, change frequency, off-loading devices, and storage/sanitation practices.
Patient & Caregiver Teaching
Hands-on education covering Proper hygiene and safe wound handling, Off-loading techniques to reduce pressure, Prevention strategies to minimize complications.
Action List for Provider Discussion
A structured list of items to review with your physician, NP, or PA.
What’s included
Structured RN assessment: measurements, exudate/odor/edge/periwound review, photo capture if your provider/policy allows.
Dressing changes per orders: cleanse/prepare, apply ordered products, secure/label, and dispose safely—following clean technique and infection-control best practices.
Off-loading & hygiene teaching: pressure relief setup, repositioning schedules, moisture management, and clean workflow in your home.
Pain/symptom check & safety cues: what to watch for and when to escalate.
Documentation & coordination: visit summary for you; prompt provider notification if measurements, appearance, pain, or drainage patterns raise concern.
How the visit works
Verify orders & goals: confirm written orders (location, dressing type, frequency, cleansing solution, adjuncts) and your questions.
Assess & measure: objective measurements and description, with comparison to prior notes when available.
Perform ordered care: dressing change and securement exactly as prescribed; reinforce positioning/off-loading.
Teach & reinforce: simple, step-by-step guidance you or a caregiver can repeat between visits.
Document & communicate: chart the visit and contact your provider promptly if red flags or order clarifications are needed.
Note: RN services complement—not replace—medical care. We collaborate with your physician/NP/PA and follow provider orders and facility policies.
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Precise measurements, ordered dressing changes, and practical off-loading/hygiene teaching—delivered at home and coordinated with your provider.
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