Wound Care

Caring for wounds is more complex than just cleaning the skin and applying a bandage. Wound care is one of the most expensive complications of illness that may occur. Not only does the wound potentially cause pain or discomfort but scarring may also result. The occurence of infection can cause life-threatening complications as well. The treatment of wounds requires many hours of care and many supplies as well. Progress has been made in recent years to improve wound treatment thus reducing healing time, the occurence of infection, and the frequency of dressing changes. Understanding various types of wounds and the specific treatment options now available requires specialized training.

Roberta Futrell, RN

Bobbi Futrell, RN, began working for our agency in 1994 as a hospice nurse and most recently a staff nurse caring for home health and hospice patients. After spending a week in Cleveland to advance her knowledge on assessing different types and treatments of wounds she then completed and passed the test for certification in wound care.

As a Certified Wound Care Specialist, Bobbi's responsibilities include the assessment of the patient's overall health including nutrition, mobility, medications, and skin condition. Any indication of infection, the size, location of the wound and contributing factors will be observed. The treatment options appropriate for the patient will then be discussed with the physician and a plan of care completed. Bobbi will then oversee the treatment of the wound, provide education to improve nutrition, decrease risk of infection, and improve mobility or position changes to reduce pressure to the skin surface.

Types of Wounds Cared For:

Arterial Ulcers         Venous Stasis Ulcers          Diabetic Ulcers Pressure Ulcers      Surgical Wounds                 Traumatic Wounds Complicated Wounds 

Consultation Available:

Wound Management             Ostomy Management   
Wound Vacs                          Specialized Skin Care    
Specialized Dressings


What about cost?

HomeCare Matters Home Health and Hospice is a not-for-profit organization, and costs are based on services used. Care can be paid for completely or partially by: 

Medicare             Private Pay       Medicaid 
PASSPORT           Insurance         WAIVER