Perceptive Solutions integrates wound solution with MatrixCare EHR software
Perceptive Solutions, developer of WoundZoom Digital Wound Management, has integrated with MatrixCare in an effort to ease exchange of wound care data between WoundZoom and MatrixCare customers’ electronic health record systems.
Data captured using WoundZoom at the bedside, such as precise wound measurements, images and clinical assessments, automatically syncs to residents’ charts, creating a more efficient workflow.
“This enables healthcare facilities to more efficiently share valuable wound care data between both clinical and administrative team members within their EHR,” Perceptive Solutions President Mark Lacerte said.
Immunotherapy could delay wound healing, practitioner advises
The practice of treating chronic wounds in the elderly is being exacerbated by emerging immunosuppressive therapies, Editor-In-Chief Terry Treadwell reported in the April issue of Wounds.
“As technology improves and patients with more complicated problems are living longer, treating wounds in these patients is becoming more challenging, not because of the wounds specifically but because of the comorbidities and associated treatments,” Treadwell wrote.
He has observed immunosuppression complications in patients treated for pulmonary disease, diabetes and more. He advises practitioners take “a more attentive and flexible approach” to the wound healing process in such patients.
Vizient gives limb shield innovation nod
Healthcare consulting firm Vizient awarded Hanger Clinic’s AmpuShield limb protector an Innovative Technology contract, a designation meant to point members toward products that may improve quality outcomes.
The AmpuShield is a residual limb protector clinically proven to reduce length of stay through contracture prevention, wound protection, faster healing time, earlier ambulation and reduced risk of revision surgery due to falls. Hanger said wearing an adjustable, removable shield allows easier access and monitoring of the patient’s surgical site and can reduce post-operative swelling.
