Wound care education & prevention
Healing happens between visits, too. We teach patients and caregivers what to do every day.
How we help
At each visit, our clinicians show patients, family members and caregivers how to care for the wound between visits: how to protect the dressing, when to change it, and what changes to watch for.
Prevention is just as important. We teach pressure relief and repositioning, skin protection from moisture, daily foot checks for people with diabetes, choosing footwear, and the role of protein, fluids and blood sugar control in healing.
Who it helps
- Family caregivers who help at home
- Patients managing their own wound care
- People at risk of pressure injuries or diabetic ulcers
- Patients who had a wound heal and want to prevent another
Your visit, step by step
Hands-on teaching
Step-by-step practice with the actual dressing.
Prevention plan
Pressure relief, skin and foot care tailored to the patient.
Warning signs
What to watch for, and when to call.
Questions answered
Time at every visit for caregiver questions.
Common questions
Do I need special training to help?
No. We teach everything step by step and check in at every visit.
How can we prevent bedsores at home?
Change position often, keep skin clean and dry, use the support surfaces we recommend and keep up with nutrition.
What should people with diabetes check?
Their feet every day: new sores, cracks, blisters, redness or color changes.