Overview
Children’s Minnesota has a team of Nurse Practitioners who are board certified in wound, ostomy and continence care. They are available for consults 24/7 and partner with all sub-specialties, parents and children to expedite the best wound healing possible. Interventions include prevention products to consider, family education for ostomy home care and severe wound management techniques.
- Minor to complex wounds of all types
- Colostomy, ileostomy and other stomas
- Pressure injuries-prevention and treatment
- Irritations, skin damage or wounds that results from medical devices
- Various types of common dermatitis
- Mild to moderate acute and chronic skin conditions
- Prevention and treatment of skin breakdown in hospitalized patients
- Medical and surgical wound care
- Family education while inpatient
- Education on the care of wounds, stomas, and various acute and chronic skin conditions
- Patient Name
- DOB
- Referring provider
- Primary care provider
- Insurance information
- Diagnosis and isolation requirements
- Special needs requirements
- Patient’s city and state
