Wound Care and Ostomy Care
All team members are fully trained to be on the cutting edge with the new methods and approaches to patient care. Criminal background checks and medical screenings are also performed on a regular basis. Our caring staff of highly experienced professionals provide quality care which is suitable to your individual needs. We provide professional services with great pride and maximum care.
Wound Care
Platinum Home Health Care nurses evaluate many factors when examining a wound. They look at the type, size, depth, drainage, odor, surrounding skin condition, pain level, and check for signs it may be infected. All information is documented by the nurse.
Treating the Wound
Ongoing Management
Caring for an Ostomy at Home
Assessment of the Ostomy Site
Nurses from Platinum check the stoma size, appearance, and consistency. Skin nearest the stoma is checked for any redness or other problems. The fit of the patient’s external ostomy pouching system is also evaluated. Measurement of the stoma is taken so a custom pouch opening size can be ordered if needed.
Replacing the Ostomy Pouch
Managing Ostomy Care
Documentation on the stoma appearance and any skin problems are noted by the nurse at each visit. The nurse communicates with the physician as needed about the ostomy site. Pouch orders are placed and supplies delivered so the patient does not run out. The care plan is followed for ostomy care management under Platinum until put on routine status.
Exceptional Wound Care and Ostomy Care in Chicago, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Lemont, New Lenox, Oak Lawn, Frankfort, Mokena, Chicago Ridge, Homer Glen, Boone County, Cook County, DuPage County, Kane County, Lake County, McHenry County, Will County, and Winnebago County.
Platinum Home Health Care, Inc. is a leading provider of home health care services throughout the Chicagoland Area including McHenry, Lake, Boone, Winnebago, Kane, Cook, Will and DuPage counties. Our company was established in 2004. We are licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health and certified by Medicare.
Our caring staff of highly experienced professionals provide quality care which is suitable to your individual needs. We provide professional services with great pride and maximum care.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wound Care and Ostomy Care at Home
What is an ostomy?
How often does the nurse come to help with ostomy care?
Does insurance cover home nurse ostomy care?
What supplies are provided?
What types of wounds can nurses treat?
How long until my wound heals with nursing care?
Will the nurse pack my wound?
Packing a wound with special medicated dressing strips helps stimulate improved healing in deeper or infected wounds. Nurses are trained on proper techniques to do this.
