Protecting Fragile Skin: Strategies for Wound Prevention and Healing
WoundSource: The WoundCon Guide
Empowering Wound Care Professionals with Practical Education, Product Resources, and Expert Insights
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This week’s guide features two must-attend webinars—focused on two of the most pressing topics in wound care: reimbursement policy and skin health. You’ll also find practical resources on antimicrobial stewardship, compression therapy, patient education tools from HealHorizon, and a product spotlight on ActiGraft®.
Make sure to register for both events and take full advantage of the insights offered by expert speakers throughout the day.
Upcoming Webinar: Challenges & Solutions to Implement and Comply with Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs)
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 2:00 PM ET
Speakers: Kara Couch , MS, CRNP; Gayle Gordillo,MD , MD, FACS; Marcia Nusgart , R.Ph.; Kathleen D. Schaum , MS
In collaboration with WOUNDS: The Official Journal of SAWC and the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders, this essential session addresses how clinicians and facilities can prepare for and comply with recent changes to Medicare LCDs governing cellular- and tissue-based products (CTPs).
Key Takeaways:
✔️ Understand new documentation and coverage criteria
✔️ Learn how to meet compliance while preserving patient access
✔️ Gain insights directly from experts in reimbursement and policy
Upcoming Webinar: Healing Beyond the Surface – The Role of Skin Health and Patient Engagement
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 12:00 PM ET
Speaker: Jonathan Johnson MD,MBA,CWSP,FAPWCA
Skin health often receives less focus than the wound bed itself. In this session, Dr. Jonathan Johnson explores the evolving science of skin regeneration, the role of education in wound outcomes, and best practices for engaging patients in their healing journey.
Key Takeaways:
✔️ Identify clinical indicators of skin barrier dysfunction
✔️ Apply patient education to promote long-term healing
✔️ Integrate skin-focused care across all wound stages
Featured White Paper: Woven to Heal – Harnessing the Power of Compression Textiles
Graduated compression is fundamental in the management of venous disease, yet patient tolerance and efficacy can vary based on textile structure. This white paper examines innovations in compression fabric and their application across different wound care scenarios.
Sponsored by Urgo Medical North America
Key Takeaways:
✔️ Review compression modalities for venous ulcers and edema
✔️ Understand how textile technology affects comfort and adherence
✔️ Learn tips to optimize compression for faster healing
Fact Sheet: Principles in Antimicrobial Stewardship
Responsible use of antimicrobials is more than selecting the right agent—it's about improving healing, avoiding resistance, and tailoring care. This quick-reference fact sheet outlines the key clinical principles behind stewardship in wound care.
Key Takeaways:
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✔️ Differentiate colonization vs. infection to guide treatment
✔️ Use topicals and debridement as first-line interventions
✔️ Minimize systemic antibiotic use where appropriate
Product Spotlight: ActiGraft®
ActiGraft is a groundbreaking product that uses a patient’s own blood to create an in-office autologous clot, delivering a personalized healing matrix directly to the wound bed. It supports granulation and tissue growth for chronic and complex wounds.
Key Takeaways:
✔️ Autologous fibrin technology using whole blood
✔️ Ideal for DFUs, VLUs, and pressure injuries
✔️ Easy in-clinic application and reduced risk of rejection
Resource Feature: HealHorizon – Promoting an Enhanced Understanding of Wound Care
HealHorizon is a website for health care professionals that offers clinical resources, key opinion leader content, and the latest clinical news—all designed to support a unified and enhanced understanding of wound care. Whether you’re looking for educational tools, patient-friendly materials, or insights from wound care experts, HealHorizon delivers.
Key Takeaways:
✔️ Access expert-led resources on wound care best practices
✔️ Stay current with clinical updates and evidence-based education
✔️ Leverage tools for improving communication with patients and teams
HealHorizon is brought to you through a collaboration between O&M Halyard and the Post Acute Wound & Skin Integrity Council (PAWSIC). This content is sponsored by O&M Halyard. PAWSIC is responsible for content.
Practice Accelerator: Principles in Antimicrobial Stewardship
This month’s Practice Accelerator provides essential education around the responsible use of antimicrobials in wound care. Featuring webinars, fact sheets, white papers, and product guides, this resource is designed to help clinicians reduce antimicrobial resistance while promoting best practices in infection management.
What’s Included:
✔️ Quick-reference tools and printable fact sheets on stewardship strategies
✔️ Insights into clinical decision-making for antimicrobial selection
✔️ Product education and CE-accredited webinars for advanced learning
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