Wound Education for Healing at Home
Understand the causes, care, and prevention of wounds — one step at a time.
Step-by-Step Wound Care Education
Step 1: Learn the Wound Type
Understand whether your wound is venous, arterial, diabetic, or pressure-related. Each has different causes and treatments.
Step 2: Know the Risk Factors
Chronic conditions like diabetes or poor circulation can delay healing. Knowing your risks helps prevent setbacks.
Step 3: Recognize the Signs
Watch for swelling, redness, drainage, or odor. Early detection of problems means faster recovery.
Step 4: Follow Your Care Plan
Adhere to dressing changes, medication, and offloading instructions from your provider.
Step 5: Support Healing at Home
Stay hydrated, eat nutritious food, and avoid pressure or trauma to the area. Healing takes partnership.
Step 6: Prevent Future Wounds
With education and routine care, you can reduce recurrence and maintain long-term skin health.
When to Contact Us
Not sure if your wound needs urgent care? Here are signs to watch for. If any apply, reach out to our clinical team right away.