Legal and Regulatory Issues in Wound Care -Avoid Wound Issues and Keep Yourself Out of Court – Heidi Huddleston Cross

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• Archive: Faculty:Heidi Huddleston CrossDuration:Full DayFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Oct 18, 2016 Description Lawsuits related to wounds, and especially pressure ulcers, are increasingly common in both acute and long-term care settings, with judgments as high as $312 million in a single case.

• It can be terrifying to be notified that your facility has been sued, and even more so if you personally are named in a lawsuit.

• What can you and your facility do to protect yourselves?

• What do you need to know to ensure that you are meeting standards related to wound care?

• What assessments and documentations are necessary to stay out of court?