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Wound Care
Health Call has developed two versions of the Wound Care app. The app was initially developed for care homes so they could provide a detailed referral and up to four images of a resident's wound. The information is sent electronically to community nurses who can assess the information and appropriately triage and treat the patient.
The app was developed further for district nursing teams who complete a wound care assessment and can submit up to four photos directly into the patient's record.
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The two versions work in the same way. Once registered on the portal, the user is taken through a series of questions about the wound. In the district nurses case, this follows the existing wound assessment and review template. A shorter list of questions is on the care home version.
There is the ability to mark on a body map where the area of concern is, and with consent, take photos of the wound. This can be used for any concerns regarding skin such as for pressure area assessments, rashes, or concerns about dressings. In both cases, the application allows up to four images to be taken. The images are not saved locally on the device. The data captured, including the photographs, is integrated into the patient’s existing clinical record and can be viewed by appropriate healthcare professionals.
