Meeting the Challenges of Chronic Wounds

Sometimes, despite vigilant care and advanced therapy, wounds simply will not heal. And to most people, the statistics are surprising:

• Chronic wounds affect 5 to 7 million Americans per year.
• The annual cost of managing chronic wounds exceeds $20 billion.
• 41% of Stage III wounds and 67% of Stage IV wounds persist even after six months of treatment.
• Diabetic foot ulcers have a recurrence rate of 50% in two years and 70% in five years.
• Non-healing wounds can lead to infection, morbidity, amputation and mortality.
• Treating individual chronic ulcers costs about $100 per day, $36,000 per year.

Fortunately, modern medicine has made great strides in the treatment of chronic wounds. Coast Plaza Hospital Wound Care Program is designed to address the entire scope of issues brought on by wounds that refuse to respond to conventional treatment. Years of field experience make us the perfect choice to assist you in meeting the ongoing physical, emotional and financial challenges that result from non-healing wounds.

Our specialized program includes:

• Treatment recommendations based on the latest advances in care and AHCPR guidelines.
• In-home nurse consultations.
• Coordination of patient care.
• Nurse assistance with all pre-op preparations, including scheduling, transportation and in-hospital course.
• Communication coordination between the attending physician, surgeon, patient and family.
• Reports to attending and referring physicians.
• Weekly nurse visits following surgery until wound heals completely.

To better address a patient’s needs, team members are prepared to perform evaluations in Skilled Nursing Facilities, at home, and in hospitals. When necessary, they arrange for patient transportation to Coast Plaza Hospital for treatment, and continue with follow-up examinations after the patient is released.

Our wound care specialists are dedicated to finding new ways to ease pain, save limbs and improve every patient’s quality of life. If you have questions or concerns about therapies and services offered, please contact the Wound Care Program at (562) 868-3751, extension 2071.

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