Katie Jackson’s Wound, Ostomy and Foot Care

02/18/2025

I will be helping to teach this course in just a few short weeks.

I was finally able to get this course in Boston this year. 🙌🏻
Want to learn how to properly debride wounds? Want to learn how to bill for debridement? Want to know what all the hoopla is about when it comes to effective wound management?
Want to be more confident in your abilities?
Just need a refresher in any of the above?
Look no further. Taught by Denise Kirkland Richlen and yours truly
Bill richlen would be proud to see Denise and I teaching together 🥰

The most comprehensive wound debridement and sharp debridement competency training course. This course is for anyone who wants to advance their knowledge in wound care.

02/13/2025

I was on the AFCNA website (American Foot Care by Nurses Association) for images and I realized that some may not know exactly what I do as a foot care clinician. Here is a brief description provided to you by the AFCNA.
Let me know if you have any questions.

What is a Foot Care Provider?

A Foot Care Provider is a nurse or other
specialist who has training in the care
of "routine" foot care problems.

Katie Jackson’s Wound, Ostomy and Foot Care, PLLC works independently within our community. I’ve had extensive training in wound management, conservative bedside debridement, ostomy and foot care with a background in physical therapy.

I currently hold the following certifications: Wound Care certification,
Ostomy management specialist
Diabetic wound specialist
Advanced wound care
Certified wound specialist
Fellow of American Academy of clinical wound specialists
Certified Footcare specialist

Below is some general information on the care I may provide.

Foot care treatment typically includes:
*filing nails
*trimming nails
*reducing thick nails if needed
*callouses and corns reduced or removed
*removing ingrown part of nail if required

Katie Jackson’s Wound, Ostomy and Foot care will take a brief history including:
*underlying disease
*history foot health
*current medications

Important Note:

I may make recommendations for you to visit your Podiatrist or Medical Doctor if problems are discovered during the brief history and physical examination.

****It is your responsibility to follow through on this recommendation for your best health and safety****

02/12/2024

A little late but better late than never.

Since the 1960s, Shriners Children’s Boston has been a leader in burn care, research and education. The first week of February marks National Burn Awareness Week, when Shriners Children’s Boston partners with the American Burn Association to share important burn awareness and prevention information. It is an opportunity to educate families and the community about the prevention of burn injuries in the home, where most preventable burn injuries occur.

Dr. Robert Sheridan, Chief of Staff and Director of Burn Service at Shriners Children’s Boston, has spent decades treating children with burn injuries and is the past president of the American Burn Association.

A few safety tips Dr. Sheridan encourages parents and caregivers to remember include turning pot handles toward the back of the stove so children cannot reach them, keeping electrical cords for items like curling irons or electric fryers out of reach, and setting household water heaters down to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

“If your child does experience a burn, the sooner we can see them, the better chance we have to get the best outcome,” said Dr. Sheridan. “This is what our team does every day, and we take pride in the care and support we provide for the entire family. The recovery process from burn injuries can sometimes be challenging, but we’re here to help every step of the way.”

Info from Shriners Hospital for Children
And the ABA

https://ameriburn.org/advocacy-and-prevention/burn-awareness-week/

https://t.e2ma.net/click/lvhqii/13eef0e/ttpxes

Shriners Hospitals for Children has been a leader in burn care, research and education since the 1960s.

12/06/2023

During one of my lectures/labs last week I decided to excite the students and leave them intrigued about the integ system. They designed their own wounds on each other. Check some of these out. Those “tendons” though!

11/30/2023

After informing a colleague today that you do NOT stage mucosal pressure injuries regardless of it being a pressure injury I figured I’d post this info on here too in case anyone reading this ever had this debate.

***Info taken directly from wound source and the NPUAP***

Mucosal membrane P*s manifest differently from P*s of the skin. The erythema present in stage 1 pressure injuries is not visible in a mucosal membrane PI, nor is wound depth, because of the anatomy of the tissue, but pain and swelling are present. To complicate assessment further, mucosal membrane P*s often bleed, leading to blood clots, or coagulum, which resemble the yellow, loosely adherent look of slough in the wound bed. Because of the anatomic properties of mucosal tissue, the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel classifies these injuries as non stageable.

The position of the NPUAP is that pressure ulcers on mucosal surfaces are not to be staged using the pressure ulcer staging system. It is understood that these ulcers may indeed be due to pressure, however anatomically analogous tissue comparisons cannot be made. Further, it is NPUAP’s position that mucosal pressure ulcers not be classified as partial or full thickness, because the clinical assessment of the tissue does not allow the distinction. Therefore, the position of NPUAP is that pressure ulcers on mucous membranes be labeled as mucosal pressure ulcers without a stage identified.

Mucosal membrane pressure injuries are device-related pressure injuries (DRPI) of the mucous membrane. These hospital-acquired injuries are generally considered preventable.

08/17/2023

August is Ostomy awareness month!!

Patients with ostomies are often at risk of complications. The degree of risk is especially high for patients with ileostomies. Depending on ostomy type, complications can include peristomal skin complication, dehydration, and obstruction. Educating patients on how to care for their ostomy is vital for positive outcomes. With a basic understanding of how to support ostomy patients, we can reduce complication rates and improve our patients' quality of life. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

**Copied from WoundSource Practice Accelerator**

07/19/2023

Guess what?? I was asked to speak not only once but TWICE at this years WOW conference in Hollywood, FL. What is WOW you ask? It is the biggest national wound care conference clinicians go to in order to LEARN from their colleagues and peers. The knowledge we as clinicians take home from this conference will greatly benefit our patients (weird concept, right?) 😉 and our communities.

06/09/2023

A clinician with a good soul. 😃

One of the worst things about having lymphedema is having to purchase bandages and products to keep the swelling at bay. Let us pray that the Lymphedema Treatment Act that has recently passed covers supplies to treat patients with the appropriate products ! 🦋

06/03/2023

June is officially Wound Healing Awareness Month!

Wound Healing Awareness month was created by the American Board of Wound Management Foundation (ABWM). The ABWM Foundation’s goal of Wound Healing Awareness month is to expose the need for certified wound care professionals and promote proper wound care for all.

By knowing more about wound management, these professionals also facilitate better outcomes for patients suffering with difficult or hard-to-heal wounds.

Certified wound care professionals distinguish themselves among their colleagues by showing a dedication to wound care.

A certified and experienced wound professional can make all the difference in helping fight this growing statistic. Wound care specialists are knowledgable on multiple wound management procedures, which in turn helps patients with better wound healing outcomes.

If you know of anyone that is in need of a wound specialist, please provide them my info so I can help them heal!!

Info obtained from ABWM

05/24/2023

May is diverse populations month. This info obtained through wound source.

Quick Facts - Diverse Patient Populations
The ability to provide care to a diverse range of patients is valuable. The management of wounds in diverse patient populations can come with seemingly unexpected obstacles. However, some knowledge on how to prevent and treat wounds in these populations may mitigate possible complications.

This fact sheet reviews effective wound care strategies through the lens of treating diverse patient populations.

05/19/2023

In need of FREE CEUs? Aren’t we all? I get a lot of my CEUs through here (approx 60 a year) for absolutely FREE if you listen to the sessions on demand within 14 days of them going live!

This summer, WoundCon returns with a fresh agenda featuring free, accredited, and practical wound care education designed for all experience levels and care settings.*
By attending WoundCon, you'll have access to over 15 accredited sessions on clinically relevant topics, an interactive Product Education Center to connect with industry and learn about new tools and services, 2 weeks of on-demand access, and much more.
Event Details:
• Friday, July 14, 2023
• 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM EST
• 15.75 Free CME/CE Credits Available
Register today to secure your spot at the world's largest virtual wound care conference!

https://www.woundcon.com

What's New for WoundCon Summer?
This summer, we are covering new topics such as:
• Wound Culturing
• Bioactive Glass Dressings
• Maggot Therapy for Chronic Wounds
• Factitious Ulcers
• Micronutrients in Wound Healing
Register for Free* or Purchase a Paid Pass for Additional Benefits�Our standard pass for registration is free. Need more time to earn while you learn? Upgrade your registration to an Extended Access Pass, a PowerPass, or an All Access Pass, each of which includes additional on-demand access and digital education resources. Explore each of our pass options here.
Can't attend the live day (July 14)? By registering today, you'll secure 2 weeks of on-demand access, available July 15 - July 28.

WoundCon Summer 2023 Friday, July 14, 2023 Based on the latest evidence and innovations in wound care, WoundCon Summer 2023 offers practical strategies you can immediately implement into your practice. Featuring free registration for licensed healthcare professionals and the convenience of interacti...

05/06/2023

To say I work alongside 1000s of nurses is an understatement. Thank you to all of the nurses I have met, who have cared for my patients and to those who have made a difference in the lives of their own patients. Happy Nurses week.

National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale's birthday.