Wound Care Program
Winter Haven Hospital’s Wound Care Program is designed to enhance the person’s ability to manage acute or chronic wounds. Our goal is to promote wound healing and aid in discharge planning for a continuum of care.
Hours of Operation
Our hours of operation are 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday for outpatient and seven days per week for inpatient.
Services
Our team provides an individualized and specialized rehabilitation assessment with the person and family’s input. Goals are set accordingly to YOUR specific needs.
Your satisfaction is important to us!
We appreciate any feedback regarding our Wound Care Program. Please direct any comments to the Administrative Director of Rehabilitation Services at (863) 293-1121 extension 3545.
All feedback is thoroughly reviewed by our administration. Any actions or outcomes resulting from your comments are communicated to you. Serving your rehabilitation needs with top quality, ethical care, and services is our most important goal. We also study outcomes and satisfaction trends, and include them in our quarterly and annual reports.
Inpatient/Outpatient Wound Care
Individuals who would benefit from the wound care services have the following diagnoses:
- Infected Wound/Cellulitis
- Burns
- Diabetic Ulcers
- Post Surgical Wounds
- Venous Stasis
- Arterial Wounds
- Pressure Ulcers
- Other wounds that resist healing
The Wound Care Programs provide services that:
- Evaluate wounds and identify risk factors
- Provide comprehensive interdisciplinary treatment
- Stress education for prevention and wellness
- Provide follow up and photo documentation of wound progress
A licensed physical therapist provides a thorough evaluation of the person and the wound care concerns. Communication remains constant with the person, the family, physician and payer throughout treatment.
Treatment is tailored to meet each person’s needs.
Family Services
Family members are important to us, and to the healing of the person served. Our staff provides education to help the person and the family manage the wound care as independently as possible.
