American Academy of Wound Management

1155 15th Street, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005

T: 202 457-8408 F: 202 530-0659E: info@aawm.org www.aawm.org

PRESIDENTRobert Snyder, DPM, FACFAS, CWS, FACCWS

South Florida Wound Care Group

PRESIDENT-ELECTWalter Conlan III, MD, CWS, FACCWS

Walter Conlan III, MD, PA d/b/a Florida Wound Care Doctors

TREASURERDavid E. Mahon, MD, CWS, FACCWS, FACS

Advanced Surgical Associates

SECRETARYSusan Dieter, RN, MS, CWCN, CWS, FACCWS

Milliken & Company

PAST-PRESIDENTStanley K. McCallon, DPT, CWS, FACCWS

LSU Health Sciences Center

BOARD MEMBERS

Desmond P. Bell, DPM, CWS, FACCWS

First Coast Diabetic Foot & Wound Management

Juan O. Bravo, MD, CWS, FACCWS, UHM

Nautilus Health Care Group

Gayle C. Lindsey, PT, CWS, FACCWS

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center

Edward Mahoney, DPT, CWS

LSU Health Sciences Center

Joe McCulloch, PhD, PT, FAPTA , CWS, FACCWS

LSU Health Sciences Center

Julie Rhodovi, CWCA

American Medical Technologies

PUBLIC MEMBERMary M. (Peggy) Piascik, PhD

University of KentuckyCollege of Pharmacy

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORChristopher M. Murphy

DIRECTOR OF MARKETINGCarrie Hoffman

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIONTrish Calamari

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATORTenisha Fortson

LEGAL COUNSELLynn D. Fleisher

Sidley Austin LLP

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Fall 2010

Vol. 10, Issue 3

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Message From The PresidentDr. Robert J. Snyder, DPM, FACFAS, CWS, FACCWS

“Encourage your colleagues to become certified wound specialists.”

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It is my distinct pleasure and honor to begin my tenure as President of the American Academy of Wound Management. I would like to thank outgoing President Dr. Stan McCallon for his leadership and skill in moving our organization forward as the premier certifying board in wound management. Stan will be staying on for an additional year as past president and I look forward to his insights and perspectives. Dr. Heather Hettrick (who also served as President several years ago) has performed wonderfully as Treasurer and I am pleased to report that the organization maintained an excellent financial balance sheet under her leadership; she will be missed. Dr. Teresa Connor-Kerr has served flawlessly as Secretary and has added much to the board dynamic; we will miss her meticulous attention to detail and her insights. With the additions of Juan Bravo, MD, Gayle Lindsey, PT, and Edward Mahoney, PT, DPT, our board remains a mix of multidisciplinary professionals that will help lead wound care into the 21st century. We are now practicing in an environment where cost containment, pay for performance, and patient outcomes are paramount. It is critically important to show patients and payers that you have taken steps to practice at the highest levels utilizing evidenced based protocols and best practices. In my opinion, certification is one of the elements required to establish this credibility. Additionally, attaining certification is professionally rewarding.

The American Academy of Wound Management (AAWM) is a well known and established multidisciplinary certifying body that grants the Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) and Certified Wound Care Associate (CWCA) designations; credentials that are well respected in the wound care community. Additionally, a physician only examination has been created (CWS-P) for allopathic, osteopathic, and podiatric specialists; however, the CWS is a prerequisite in attaining this added qualification. Recently, the AAWM has established a pathway that would allow residents graduating a three year residency program with a documented concentration in wound

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Executive Director’s ReportChris Murphy

management (letters of recommendation from a CWS that was directly involved in the training and from the program director) to sit for the CWS examination. This represents a wonderful benefit for residents in this category. The bottom line: Certification in wound management has many benefits and is something that all wound care clinicians should aspire to attain. I admire your commitment in having taken these steps. With the aging of baby boomers and the sharp rise in diabetes and obesity, it is likely that there will be a groundswell of patients with wounds and practitioners with a specialty in this area will be in great demand! That being said, I feel that the profession will expand and be considered a true medical specialty. This would include full time clinicians that have graduated from accredited wound management residencies and fellowships. I am pleased to report that some of these programs are already in place at major universities and hospitals around the country. As wound specialists who have attained certification I applaud your efforts and challenge you to continue honing your skills:

• Study, study, study!• Attend as many wound care seminars as you can • Subscribe to wound specialty journals such as Wounds;

Ostomy Wound Management, Advances in Skin and Wound, Wound Repair and Regeneration, and the Journal of Wound Care, among others.

• Most importantly, find a mentor! • Become a mentor!• Get involved in the profession; serve on wound care society

committees and take an active role in mentoring others• Consider the Masters in Wound Management at Cardiff

University, UK (predominately a web based format) or other wound related specialty degrees.

• Encourage your colleagues to consider becoming certified wound specialists

• The hospital is an important resource; serve on committees, affiliate with a wound care program

• Lecture to community groups such as your local chapter of the American Diabetes Association

• There is a growing need for wound care specialists; market your talents and keep learning! When I first opened my wound care practice, I wound make rounds at different times of the day; physicians are creatures of habit and the doctors that see patients at 6AM are not the same ones that round at 12 noon or 6PM.

• Network, network, network!• Begin researching and writing; posters and abstracts for major

wound meetings • Consider writing an article or presenting an unusual case in

a peer reviewed or trade journal: Your colleagues will take notice!

Thank you for the opportunity to serve.

Fraternally,

Dr. Robert Snyder, DPM, CWS, FCCWS, MSc(c)President, American Academy of Wound Management

DON’T FORGETRenewal Fees Reminder.

All CWCA, CWS, CWSP Renewal fees and CEUs are due by January 31, 2011. All renewals received after January 31 will be subjected to a $50 late fee. Failure to submit payment will result in revocation.

For questions or concerns, contact Trish Calamari, Director of Administration at 202-457-8408 or tcalamari@aawm.org.

As the 2010 testing cycle comes to a close I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate of our newly Certified Wound Care Associates (CWCA), Certified Wound Specialists (CWS) and Certified Wound Specialist Physicians (CWSP). The AAWM remains the most credible and prestigious certifying bodies in the wound care community. The 2011 annual renewal invoices will be mailed in November and are due by January 31, 2011. A $50 late fee will be applied for all payments postmarked after January 31, 2011. As a reminder, you must demonstrate a minimum of six hours of continuing education in calendar year 2010 in the field of wound management as part of the annual renewal. These hours can be achieved by attending live courses, participating on-line, or by any continuing education organization. The submission of continuing education units shall be made with the annual re-registration form and are subject to audit. The AAWM Board of Directors met in September and outlined a number of goals and objectives for calendar year 2011. Among the exciting initiatives for 2011 are:

• Establish a reserve account to ensure the long-term growth and stability of the AAWM.

• Target Long Term Care Nurses, Physical Therapists and the Veterans Administration for Certification in 2011.

• Appoint a committee to conduct a feasibility study on the development and implementation of establishing an AAWM Foundation to offer scholarships, the practice exam and other charitable functions.

Additionally, the Board amended the bylaws to include CWCA representation on the Board of Directors. Congratulations to Julie Rhodovi, CWCA, with American Medical Technologies for being elected to fill the CWCA position on the Board. Finally, the Board has approved a substantial marketing budget for 2011 which will allow for AAWM to continue to have a presence at industry conferences and target new market areas for wound certification. On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire AAWM staff thank you for your continued support of AAWM and your commitment and dedication to competency assurance in wound care.

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PTAOtherNurses Exam Questions: Always Needed!

The American Academy of Wound Management is challenging all diplomates to write at least one question for the Exam Committee for potential submission to the Board Certification Examination for Wound Management Professionals. Some guidelines for writing questions:1. They must be multiple-choice format.2. They must have four possible answers (with the correct answer

identified).3. They must have a referenced source with each question.4. They should be designed for participants to recall, understand,

apply or evaluate. AAWM is also looking to include case studies with photographs for future examinations. When submitting a photograph/digital image, the same question guidelines apply, as well as the following for photographs:1. Photographs/digital images may be in either color or black/white

(no Polaroids).2. If using a digital camera, a high-resolution setting produces

quality images.3. The area of interest should be clear and easily identifiable.4. Patient privacy must be respected; No names or identifying

information may be visible.5. If possible, a ruler (in cm or mm for scale purposes) should be

visible in the photograph. Please remember that all case studies and photographs/digital images become the property of the AAWM for use as determined by the AAWM. If you have a question or case study you feel would make a good addition to the examination, you may submit those to Sallyann Henry, Professional Testing Corporation, at shenry@ptcny.com

Status on Certifications(CWCA v. CWS v. CWSP)Stop By and See Us in 2010

AAWM IS EXHIBITING AT THE FOLLOWING SHOWS:

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging 2010 Annual Meeting and ExhibitionOctober 31–November 3, 2010Los Angeles, CA

Desert Foot 2010November 17–19, 2010Scottsdale, AZ

CWSPCWCACWS

AAWM Certifications Totals

CWCA: Breakdown by Discipline

PodiatristPhysician

CWSP: Breakdown by Discipline

CWS: Breakdown by Discipline

PTOTPTAOtherPhysicianPhys. Asst.PodiatricNurses

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CWS™Wound Care Center Opening in MeyersdaleBy Vicki Rockvickir@dailyamerican.comReprinted with permission of the Daily American

Marion Di Mauro, CWSWednesday, July 28, 2010 12:00 AM EDT

For some people, time doesn’t heal all wounds. An estimated 7 million Americans need specialized care to heal persistent wounds.

“We see many different reasons for chronic wounds: neuropathic ulcers, pressure ulcers, burns, traumatic, arterial — quite a few different types,” registered nurse Marion DiMauro said. “On their own, they won’t heal.”

DiMauro is program director of Meyersdale Medical Center’s new Wound Healing Center, which is opening Aug. 2 in Room 156 of the hospital’s upper floor. She is also director of Memorial Medical Center’s Wound Healing Center, where she has worked with hundreds of patients since the center was opened in 2000.

“Some patients have lived with wounds for years,” DiMauro said. “Our job is to heal them as quickly as possible so they have a better quality of life. Some people think it is just a way of life. I had one woman who had ulcers for many years and they healed in one month with the right treatment.”

The Wound Healing Center staff will work with the patient’s primary care physician to create a care plan. Once the underlying cause of the wound is determined, the staff uses treatment methods. Patients and their families learn how to prevent wounds from reoccurring. As an example, diabetics often suffer wounds on their feet. They have to learn how to avoid putting pressure on them.

Most wounds will heal with specialized treatment, but some need additional care or surgical intervention.

“Having the Wound Healing Center in Meyersdale is a great convenience to many patients who previously traveled to Johnstown for treatment,” Dr. James Gregory, center medical director, said in a written statement. “I hope that others with stubborn wounds will talk to their physicians about referrals into our program. Our team has many years of experience treating these wounds.”

Dr. Russell Dumire and nurse practitioner Patricia Eagleson will assist Gregory.

Aaron Thomas, hospital director of public relations, said a lot of people in Somerset County were traveling to Memorial’s Wound Healing Center.

“Why make people travel to Johnstown when we can have a center here?” he said. “We determined it would be effective to have a center in Meyersdale. That’s another way that Conemaugh Health System and Meyersdale Medical Center are working together to help patients who live here.”

Before opening the new center, Meyersdale passed a Pennsylvania Department of Health inspection and had all of its policies and procedures in order.

“I’m glad we’re able to offer this unique program to residents of this area,” Meyersdale Medical Center President Mary Libengood said. “This is just another example of how committed Meyersdale and the Conemaugh Health System are to the people of this region”

DiMauro is impressed with the Meyersdale Medical Center staff.

“The people here are exceptional,” she said. “They give excellent care and I can see their caring attitudes. People who live here are fortunate to have this hospital. The staff goes above and beyond in patient care.”

The Meyersdale center will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. If more hours are needed, the time will be adjusted. Patients should first check to see if their insurance requires a referral from their primary care physician, then call 534-6840 to make an appointment. The scheduling is handled through Memorial.

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Karma Adkins, RN, CWCA McKinney, KY

Joanne Allyn-Steller, PTA, CWCA Merrimack, NJ

Kasey Marie Austin, RN, CWCA Shreveport , LA

Mary N. Beebe, RN, CWCA Royston, GA

Amity M. Berriel, RN, CWCA Bowling Green, KY

Jody L. Biston, RN, CWCA Milan, MO

Melanie R. Boothe, RN, CWCA Northport, AL

Jolene Bowers-Guyon, RN, CWCA Haverhill, MA

Echo R. Browning, RN, CWCA Greenville, KY

Barbara L. Brzezinski, RN, CWCA Cambridge Springs, PA

Michele Burgess, RN, CWCA Mayfield, KY

Jessica B. Camposagrado, LPN, CWCA Pensacola, FL

Helen Carlisle, LPN, CWCA Lanham, MD

Terri L. Colange-Koopai, RN, CWCA Palmdale, CA

Mary E. Conomos, RN, CWCA Carbonedale, PA

Mary DeNunzio, RN, CWCA Stafford Springs, CT

Kyle L. DiCiacca, LPN, CWCA Canton , GA

Donna S. Edwards, RN, CWCA Shenadoah Jct., WV

Leslie J. Evans, RN, CWCA Oxnard, CA

Cathleen A. Forcier, LVN, CWCA San Jose, CA

Therese M. Foster, RN, CWCA Hampton, NJ

Tiffany Freudenberg, CWCA Pickerington , OH

Freda R. Gaspar, PTA, CWCA Hawthorne, CA

Angela D. Giori, RN, CWCA Sarver, PA

Pamela M. Gooch, LPN, CWCA Mobile, AL

Caron Hall, RN, CWCA Louisville, KY

Janet Hamilton, RN, CWCA Jamison, PA

Kimberly R. Hanson, RN, WCC, CWCA Rockton, IL

Jerry Harris, PTA, CWCA Corona, CA

Janene Harriss, RRT, CWCA Winter Park, FL

Thresiamma T. John, CWCA Glenside, PA

Greg Jones, CWCA Greenville, NC

Enna Kalmov, RN, CWCA Arlington Hts., IL

Renee Kealy, RN, CWCA Palm City, FL

Tammy Lynn Knight, RN, CWCA Ft. Knox, KY

Amy L. Koppes, RN, CWCA Madison, WI

Genina T. Laland, RN, CWCA Coram, NY

Veronica Lanigan, RN, CWCA Rochester, PA

Lisa L. Lombardi, CWCA Baltimore, MD

Marha A. Martin, RN, CWCA Monaca, PA

Judith E. Martinez, PTA, CWCA The Woodlands, TX

Douglas K. McCaleb, PTA, CWCA Cameron Park, CA

Melanie Gwenn McCarty, RN, CWCA Calhoun, KY

Neil E. McClelland, PTA, CWCA Fishers, IN

Grace D. Milewski, RN, BC, CWCA Scottsdale, AZ

Rachelle L. Molohon, LPN, CWCA Bardstown, KY

June Navanick, LPN, CWCA Neola, UT

Tran (Elise) H. Nghiem, CMA, CWCA Milpitas, CA

Rachel L. Pacheco, RN, WCC, CWCA Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Patricia M. Packer, LPN, CWCA Harrisburg, PA

Hanna Park, RN, CWCA Buena Park, CA

Gary L. Patton, LVN, CWCA Ft. Worth, TX

Sarah Perry, RN, CWCA Hiram, GA

Congratulations to all who passed the Certified Wound Care Associate™ exam held in August 2010.

Recent Certified Wound Care Associates™

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Recent Certified Wound Care Associates™Jeff Phifer, III, LPN, CWCA Youngstown, OH

Peter M. Pizzolatto, RN, CWCA Maurepas, LA

Christine W. Poffenberger, RN, CWCA Sharpsburg, MD

Vikki Rice, RN, CWCA Marietta, GA

Nelida Rivera, LPN, CWCA Altamonte Spring, FL

Torris A. Roberts, LPN, CWCA Atlanta, GA

Al E. Roberts, LPN, CWCA Jacksonville, FL

Doris Russell, LPN, CWCA N. Cape May, NJ

Angela Salyers, RN, CWCA Waynesburg , KY

Vickie A. Seal, RN, CWCA Florence, AL

Bobbie Shanks, RN, CWCA Louisville, KY

Hanneke Sijmons, RN, CWCA, PHN Pleasanton, CA

Cara Simmons, LPN, CWCA Boise, ID

Maxine Simms, RN, CWCA Pineville, NC

Mackenzie E. Slay, RN, CWCA Cantonment, FL

Patricia Lynn Sloan, RN, CWCA Hodges, SC

Janelle Sowards-Gonzales, LPN, CWCA Alamosa, CO

Laura Sowers, LVN, CWCA Austin, TX

Deborah H. Strange, LPN, CWCA Lyons, GA

Donald K. VanCleave, RN, CWCA Memphis, TN

Susan Wenk, LPN, CWCA East Stroudsburg, PA

Margaret West, RN, CWCA DeFuniak Springs, FL

Corrine K. White, RN, CWCA Topeka, KS

Anita Wong, RN, CWCA North Potomac, MD

Darla Young, RN, CWCA Poteau, OK

Joseph A. Zona, PTA, CWCA Reading, PA

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Congratulations to all who passed the Certified Wound Specialist Physician exam held in September 2010.

Recent Certified Wound Care Specialist Physician

Samuel K. Ameyaw, MD, CWSP La Plata, MD

Oyesiji A. Arojojoye, MD, CWSP Tempe, AZ

Maria A. Branca, DPM, CWSP Yonkers, NY

Randall Green Cook, MD, FACS, CWSP Montgomery, AL

Rene de Boisblanc, MD, CWSP Metairie, LA

Rajendra S. Gogia, MD, MS, CWSP Northbrook, IL

Enoch T. Huang, MD, FACEP, UHM/ABEM, CWSP

Portland, OR

David A. Humphrey, MD, CWSP, FACCWS Asheville, NC

Johnson H. Kelly, MD, CWSP, FACCWS Shelby, NC

Richard Kozeny, MD, CWSP Coralville, IA

Billy R. Martin, DPM, CWSP Tuscon, AZ

Lorenzo R. Pelly, MD, CWSP Brownsville, TX

Matthew Q. Pompeo, MD, CWSP Dallas, TX

Shakib S. Sakla, MD, CWSP, FACP, FACCWS Downers Grove, IL

Jayesh B. Hah, MD, CWSP San Antonio, TX

Ramesh C. Tandon, MD, CWSP Kingman, AZ

Barbara Tommasulo, MD, CMD, LNHA, CWSP Dix Hills, NY

Prity S. Vaidya, MD, CWSP Mansfield, OH

Julio C. Vasquez, MD, CWSP Pocateelo, ID

Reena A. Yonkosky, MD, CWSP, FACCWS Cumming, GA

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New Board Member StatementsJuan O. Bravo, MD, FACFP, FACCWS, FACHMIt is my belief that Wound Care is a growing field that requires people who are 100% committed to its growth and recognition. One of my goals is to help the academy achieve its goal of recognizing Wound Care as a medical specialty of its own. It is through research and good outcomes that we can achieve this. Although I am a relatively young physician, I believe my dedication and enthusiasm will encourage others to embrace this field with passion. I would very much appreciate the opportunity to lead the specialty of wound care to its rightful place in medicine and I look forward to many years of leadership and service.

Gayle Lindsey, PT, CWS, FACCWSIt is imperative to continue to promote the value of the CWS, CWCA, and CWSP certifications as the PREMIER wound certifications available to health care professionals. This is important in order to increase the number of individuals becoming certified through the AAWM and to increase recognition of the certifications by the public, industry, and healthcare communities. This is an ongoing goal of recognition expansion that can be achieved, in part, via continued integration of the AAWM into the social networking community via Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. These media can be utilized to promote the AAWM as a stand alone, multidisciplinary organization striving to advance wound care. The implementation of a mentorship program for those wanting to sit for the CWS certification would also be a great service to offer to encourage individuals to become certified. I would also like to see an improvement in the testing experience.

Edward C. Mahoney, PT, DPT, CWSIn the eight years I have been practicing wound care I have been lucky enough to work with numerous people that fostered an environment conducive to my continued professional development. I will work to continue to foster the interdisciplinary approach to wound care that was so instrumental in my development. I would also like to continue the work that has already been done to encourage practitioners to obtain, and maintain, their CWS credentials because it sets a standard to ensure that we, as a wound care community, provide the best care possible. Julie Rhodovi, CWCADuring my tenure, I would like to see the AAWM continue its innovative initiatives that allow an interdisciplinary approach to the wound care arena. With the several different aspects of wound care, providing the approaches brought in by several disciplines equals a better performance and overall team approach to wound healing.

PRESIDENTRobert Snyder, DPM, FACFAS, CWS, FACCWSSouth Florida Wound Care GroupTamarac, FL

PRESIDENT-ELECTWalter Conlan III, MD, CWS, FACCWSWalter Conlan III, MD, PA d/b/a Florida Wound Care DoctorsLongwood, FL

TREASURERDavid E. Mahon, MD, CWS, FACCWS, FACSAdvanced Surgical AssociatesArlington Heights, IL

SECRETARYSusan Dieter, RN, MS, CWCN, CWS, FACCWSMilliken & CompanyOswego, IL

PAST-PRESIDENTStanley K. McCallon, DPT, CWS, FACCWSLSU Health Sciences CenterShreveport, LA

BOARD MEMBERS

Desmond P. Bell, DPM, CWS, FACCWSFirst Coast Diabetic Foot & Wound ManagementJacksonville, FL

Juan O. Bravo, MD, CWS, FACCWS, UHMNautilus Health Care GroupCoral Springs, FL

Gayle C. Lindsey, PT, CWS, FACCWSMethodist Mansfield Medical CenterBurelson, TX

Edward Mahoney, DPT, CWSLSU Health Sciences CenterShreveport, LA

Joe McCulloch, PhD, PT, FAPTA , CWS, FACCWSLSU Health Sciences CenterShreveport, LA

Julie Rhodovi, CWCAAmerican Medical TechnologiesLaurel, MD

PUBLIC MEMBERMary M. (Peggy) Piascik, PhDUniversity of KentuckyCollege of PharmacyLexington, KY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORChristopher M. MurphyWashington, DC

DIRECTOR OF MARKETINGCarrie HoffmanWashington, DC

2010 - 2011 Board of Directors

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIONTrish CalamariWashington, DC

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATORTenisha FortsonWashington, DC

STAFF

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STAFF REPORTGrand opening ceremony for Central Texas Medical Center

Ambassadors from the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for Central Texas Medical Center (CTMC) Institute for Advanced Wound Healing earlier this month. Chamber ambassadors joined CTMC Vice President/Chief Financial Officer Richard Boggess, co-Medical Directors Patrick Kimbrell and Heather McKenzie, Clinical Director Valerie Larson-Lohr, Administrative Director of Ancillary Services Karen Morris and the nursing staff and administrative assistants to cut the ceremonial ribbon.

Physicians at the Institute for Advanced Wound Healing specialize in advanced therapies, using the most up-to-date approaches in the science of wound care. The Wound Care Center is located at 1305 Wonder World Drive, Suite 101 in San Marcos. For more information on the institute’s services, visit http://www.ctmc.org, or call (512) 353-6431.

The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce recently helped to open the Institute for Advanced Wound Healing at Central Texas Medical Center.

Pioneers wound centertakes honors again

By IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS STAFF

Robert Warriner III, M.D., CWSSunday, July 11, 2010 2:45 AM PDT

BRAWLEY — Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District was recently granted the Robert Warriner III, M.D., Center of Excellence Award to the Wound Care Center at PMHD in recognition of its high patient satisfaction rates, exceptional healing results, and outstanding clinical outcomes over the past 24 months. The honor was awarded by the center’s partner in wound healing, Diversified Clinical Services, the nation’s leading wound care management company. The award is named for Dr. Robert Warriner III, who is recognized nationally and internationally as an expert in wound care and hyperbaric medicine. Leo Haggarty, president of the PMHD Board of Directors, said: “DCS brings our hospital’s Wound Care Center enormous resources and expertise, enabling us to meet the increasing need for specialized wound care. We are thrilled to accept this award and proud to offer this quality center to our community. We are doubly proud of a second recognition for our staff.” Non-healing wounds of the diabetic foot are considered one of the most significant complications of diabetes, representing a major worldwide medical, social and economic burden that greatly affects patient quality of life, according to a press release. To support the physician staff led by medical director Dr. Francisco Tirol, both Rosario Araguas, DPM, and Federico Hernandez, DPM, have recently joined the team to provide medical treatment. Of the award, Tirol said, “We’re honored. It’s a privilege to be part of a great collaborative effort between the hospital and Diversified Clinical Services. Together, we are able to heal patients in our community, letting them get back to living happy, healthy lives.”

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The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), have just produced a new patient brochure available for download entitled, Palliative Care: The Relief You Need When You Are Experiencing the Symptoms of Serious Illness, developed exclusively to increase awareness of the treatment and benefits of palliative care.

To download, visit www.ninr.nih.gov/PalliativeCareBrochure

Hard copies are available by emailing info@ninr.nig.gov or call 301-496-0207. For quantities more than 25, please include your shipping account number (ex: FedEx, UPS, USPS) in your order.

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THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE “Save A Leg, Save A Life”™ FoundationBy Desmond P. Bell, Jr., DPM, CWS, FACCWS

nity Outreach

While education is central to our Mission, Community Outreach is the essence of what makes “Save A Leg, Save A Life™ a true patient advocacy organization. The “SALSAL” annual National Meeting on September 2-4 brought together a multi-disciplinary group whose make up includes: Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurses, Physical Therapists, Nutritionists, Students and laypersons. Tracks highlighted the team approach to wound healing and limb salvage. Interactive workshops included topics relating to creation and growth of successful “Save A Leg, Save A Life”™ Chapters. The organization has grown from a local Jacksonville, Florida “lunch and learn group” whose focus was on improving wound healing outcomes, to a National Foundation with nearly 50 Chapters and counting. One of the highlights of the past few months was the invitation by the Louisiana Department of Health to have “Save A Leg, Save A Life”™ participate in screenings during the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans. Over 200,000 people converged on New Orleans for the annual festival over the July 4th weekend. SALSAL members performed 200+ screenings for Peripheral Arterial Disease and Diabetes over 2 days. Additional screenings throughout SALSAL Chapter communities are having a positive impact and a 25% reduction in amputations in each community is an achievable goal that has been set forth by the Organization. Information on how to become a member or to create a “Save A Leg, Save A Life”™ chapter can be found on our website.

www.SaveALegSaveALife.comOur phone number is (904) 551-0841.

AAWM Wants to Hear From You!

Have you written an article? Received a promotion? Been appointed to a board? Volunteered your wound care expertise in an underserved areas? Gone on a medi-cal mission trip?

If so, we want to hear from you!

AAWM is always looking to hear about what our Diplo-mates, CWSP Physicians, and Associates are doing in the field.

Your work and dedication to providing the highest quality of care to your patients within your facility and commu-nity are a testament to the standards of excellence which AAWM seeks to instill into wound management.

Send us your story and remember ...

• Add your CWCA/CWS/CWSP credential to your business cards, bylines and email signature!

• Wear your CWCA/CWS/CWSP pin or patch!

• Display your CWCA/CWS/CWSP Certificate with pride!

• Encourage others to become CWCA/CWS/CWSP certified!

For information on how to obtain a pin, patch, or ad-ditional certificate, please contact Trish Calamari at tcalamari@aawm.org.

MISSION STATEMENT

“To Reduce the Number of Lower Extremity Amputations and Improve the Quality of Life of Our Fellow Citizens Who Are Afflicted with Wounds and Complications from Peripheral Arterial Disease”

We Will Accomplish These Goals by Using Advanced Evidence Based Methods, by Educating Fellow Practitioners and Patients, and Through Community Outreach

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