Wound Care Education-Recording

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Video Summary

In the session on "Wound Care and Referral Protocol" sponsored by the New England Region Opioid Response Network, Kathy Whalen introduces Jason Beinart, a wound care nurse with extensive experience working with individuals who use drugs. Beinart discusses the critical aspects of wound care, emphasizing the importance of understanding wound types, recognizing signs of infection, and effectively using available resources for treatment. He highlights the significance of treating wounds based on their appearance—whether they are healthy, granulating, or infected—and managing them accordingly with appropriate dressings like Xeriform or Vaseline for moisture and protection. Beinart also touches on the challenges presented by xylosine wounds in individuals who inject drugs, noting their unique characteristics and the necessity for tailored care strategies. Emphasizing harm reduction, Beinart underscores the importance of providing care and education to help individuals perform self-care, while advocating for the need to adapt methods to suit the specific needs of each community. Participants are urged to complete an ORN survey, crucial for maintaining continued funding and service delivery.

Keywords

Wound Care

Referral Protocol

Opioid Response Network

Kathy Whalen

Jason Beinart

Wound Types

Infection Signs

Treatment Resources

Xylosine Wounds

Harm Reduction

Self-Care Education

Community Needs

ORN Survey

Funding