Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care Services

OSF Home Care is proud to have certified wound, ostomy and continence nurses on staff. Our nurses can provide specialized care in the treatment of wounds, ostomy, continence, conservative sharp wound debridement and care of the diabetic foot.

What does WOCN support provide?

  • Phone consultation
  • Home evaluation and assessment visit
  • Individualized treatment plan recommendation

Who should be referred to WOCN services?

  • Wound care patients receiving second line wound therapies: Wound Vac, Warm-up, Regranex.
  • Wound care patients who have failed to progress after two weeks of therapy.
  • Wound care patients requiring debridement.
  • Ostomy patients who require more than 2 pouch changes weekly.
  • Ostomy patients with peristomal skin complications.
  • Patients with continent diversions requiring teaching.
  • Call 800-673-5288 to make a referral to OSF Home Care in Illinois.

    Call 800-786-2040 to make a referral to OSF Home Care in Escanaba, Michigan.

     

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