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WOCN Definitions

Note these definitions for the status of an observable pressure or stasis ulcer from The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN). Newly epithelialized Wound bed completely covered with new epithelium No exudate No avascular tissue (eschar and/or slough) No signs or symptoms of infection Fully granulating Wound bed filled with granulation tissue to the [...]

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WOCN Tool for Pressure Ulcers on OASIS-C

Many home health professionals have questions about the changes to the data elements on pressure ulcers. Ask OASIS-Central gets a lot of questions about this subject.  The new data elements are looking for more detail about the pressure ulcers and this forces caregivers to have a true understanding of pressure ulcers and the terms that [...]

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