Wound Care Referral Criteria
Wound Care Referral Criteria
1. Wound or pressure area with delayed healing:
a. No decrease in wound size or appearance. (Rubino says the criteria don’t lock the staff into a time frame because patients heal at differing speeds, and field nurses are expected to use their professional judgment.)
b. Any signs or symptoms of a wound infection
2. New ostomy from which the nurse needs to review or plan a specific plan of care
3. Need for any specialty equipment, supplies, or any recommendations for care:
a. Pressure-relieving devices
b. Wound care or skin care products
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