Healogics Blog

How Healogics Wound Care Centers® are Responding to COVID-19

Written by Carolyn Shinn, Vice President, Clinical and Quality Process Excellence at Healogics.

There is nothing more important to Healogics than your health and safety. As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, Healogics is working closely with our hospital partners to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients and staff. Our Wound Care Centers® all over the country have made changes for those being seen in our Centers during this public health crisis. We are working to keep the environment safe for everyone. 

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Topics: Safety, COVID-19

Transferring Patients Safely

 

Tips for Caregivers Transferring Patients

Caregivers helping transfer patients safely, remember to:

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Topics: Vascular Disease, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Safety, Cancer

Personal Safety

 

Elder Abuse

Millions of older adults are abused each year. There are many kinds of abuse. Tell your health care provider if you experience any of the following, or call one of the numbers above if any of the following happens to you:

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Topics: Vascular Disease, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Safety, Cancer

Medication Safety

 

Keep a list of your drugs and allergies with you at all times. Take it with you to all of your doctor visits. Include all “over the counter” drugs that you take like Tylenol, Advil, vitamins, herbs and minerals, and any type of “supplements.” If you are allergic to a drug you should wear a bracelet or necklace to let people know. Ask your doctor or drug store how you can get one.

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Topics: Vascular Disease, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Safety, Cancer