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Connecting wound follow-up with home health.

A shared understanding of roles helps the patient’s physicians, wound clinicians and home health nurses keep care consistent.

Agree the roles

  • Identify the ordering clinician, the home health agency and the person coordinating the wound plan.
  • Clarify who provides clinical assessment, routine nursing visits, dressing care and supplies.
  • Keep current orders and wound updates available to the clinicians involved.
  • Set a direct contact for new concerns or questions about the plan.
  • Review responsibilities after a hospital stay, a treatment change or a move between settings.

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General information for discussing care with your clinician. Follow the instructions provided for your individual condition. For a medical emergency, call 911.