All chronic wounds have bacteria residing in them. Determining how much – and how severe – are important factors for healing. Watch this webinar for free!

Incontinence-associated dermatitis, or IAD, is an inflammation of the skin that occurs when the skin comes into contact with urine and/or fecal matter. It can be both painful and embarrassing for patients and is a well-recognized risk factor for the development of pressure injuries, which are not only painful for patients, but also expensive to… Continue reading Video: Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis – Prevalence and Economic Impact

If you would like to view our recorded webinar “The Importance of Skin Integrity Under the IMPACT Act” Presented by Judy Adams, RN, BSN, HCS-D, HCS-O of Adams Home Care Consulting, Inc., please watch the video above. Click here to open a new tab where you can download a PDF of the slides. This webinar addresses:… Continue reading Webinar Video and Slides: IMPACT Act and Skin Integrity

The Skin Preservation Program is a detailed educational resource that shares the clinically proven best practices in skin care with patients and clinicians

Best practices in skin care, including evidence-based measures to prevent, heal and restore skin integrity, are instrumental to improving clinical outcomes

Before beginning treatment of a pressure injury, check this guide to avoid a common error of confusing it with incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD).

Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is an inflammation of the skin that can be painful for patients and can lead to the development of pressure ulcers

Watch this recorded webinar presented by Shield HealthCare and the Wound Care Education Institute. Learn about better options beyond wet-to-dry dressing.

There are so many issues to think about when it comes to treating wounds, but lifestyle factors can also influence a wound's healing.

Find the video and the presentation slides for Shield HealthCare's Managing Fecal and Urinary Incontinence Webinar, presented by Jeff Souza, RN, BSN, WOCN.