Empowering you to do more.
Knowledge is power. And when it comes to delivering superior patient care, it’s absolutely essential. That’s why we’ve created this clinical resource page to keep you up-to-date on the latest developments affecting the diagnosis, treatment and reimbursement of wound care. If you have any questions regarding the information you find here, or if there are additional resources you’d like us to add, just let us know.Resource Documents
Medicare Guidelines and Coverage Criteria.
Stages of a Pressure Ulcer Wound.
Group I Overlay Prescription (PDF)
Group II Air Mattress Prescription (PDF)
Sorbact® Negative Pressure Prescription (PDF)
Additional Links:
www.medicare.gov— The federal Medicare website.
www.npuap.org — The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel
Educational Resources.
National Wound Care has developed many educational programs that can be provided to your staff upon request.
Identifying Patients At-Risk
- Risk Assessment
- Prevention
Management of Pressure Ulcers
- Causes
- Staging Wounds
- Wound Care Protocols
Medicare Fundamentals
- Product Groups
- Coverage Criteria
Documentation
- Physician's Orders
- Required Charting
Therapeutic Support Surfaces
- Product Review
- Meeting the Needs of the
Compromised Patient
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Dressing Change/Application
Dressing Change/Application
- Overview of NPWT
- Step-by-step instruction/inservicing
on applying NPWT dressing