Wound Care
Definition: The assessment, treatment, and monitoring of all types of wounds in nursing home residents, including pressure injuries, surgical wounds, diabetic ulcers, and skin tears. Wound care must follow evidence-based protocols.
In Practice
Wound care is a critical area of survey focus. Surveyors examine wound assessments, treatment orders, wound measurements and staging documentation, wound care delivery, and care plan interventions. New or worsening wounds raise red flags during surveys, particularly pressure injuries that develop after admission.