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The Comprehensive Wound Healing Center at Pardee recognized as Center of Distinction

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

The Comprehensive Wound Healing Center at Pardee has been recognized with the Wound Care Center of Distinction Award by Diversified Clinical Services, Inc. (DCS), the world’s leading wound care management company.

Anne Campbell, clinical coordinator, said, “We are very proud of this award. We have an extraordinary team here at Pardee and are evidence-based in our practice. We work very hard to provide a positive experience for each of our patients.”

“We’re honored,” said Rachel Beal, program director of the Comprehensive Wound Healing Center at Pardee. “It’s a privilege to be part of a great collaborative effort between the hospital, physicians, and DCS. Together, we are able to heal patients in our community, getting them get back to living happy, healthy lives.”

This award is presented in honor of exceptional patient outcomes the center has achieved, including a patient satisfaction rate of 98 percent, and a 98 percent wound healing rate within 27 median days to heal. The only wound center in Western North Carolina to receive this recognition, Pardee is also one of only three centers in the state, and 54 centers across the country acknowledged as a Wound Care Center of Distinction. Wound centers throughout the United States are eligible for this award by achieving high benchmarks for quality and patient satisfaction, and maintaining them for a full calendar year.

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WLOS features Comprehensive Wound Healing Center at Pardee

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

Victoria Dunkle, with WLOS, visits the Comprehensive Wound Healing Center at Pardee to see how they are using Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers to increase patient healing rates.

Paul Martin, CHT, of The Comprehensive Wound Healing Center at Pardee Hospital receives certification as a Hyperbaric Technologist

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

Paul Martin, CHT, received national certification as a Hyperbaric Technologist from the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology.

Martin joined Pardee Hospital in May 2011 with the addition of the Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers at The Comprehensive Wound Healing Center at Pardee. He currently serves as the Lead Hyperbaric Technologist and Safety Director at the Center. Martin is a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician and has worked in Emergency Medicine and rural health care for over 30 years.

The National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology is a non-profit certifying organization designed to meet the clinical, technical and safety needs of the discipline of undersea and hyperbaric medicine.

Comprehensive Wound Healing Center

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

In preparation for the opening of the new Comprehensive Wound Healing Center at Pardee, Richard Zollinger, M.D., visited to work one-on-one with Michael Jones, M.D. and Charles Albers, M.D.

Dr. Zollinger, a nationally renowned wound care physician and educator, maintains an active wound care practice at the Wound Care Center of Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte where he also acts as Medical Director. He is board-certified in Hyperbaric Medicine and Undersea Medicine, as well as Thoracic Surgery and General Surgery. With 33 years of experience, Dr. Zollinger travels the country teaching problem wound management and hyperbaric medicine. He recently presented at UNC Hospitals’ Wound Symposium Southeast, with Desmond Bell D.P.M., founder of the Save a Leg Save a Life Foundation.

“I believe the community will come to recognize the superb gem they have in the Wound Care Center at Pardee,” said Dr. Zollinger. He continued, “Pardee has outstanding and compassionate doctors, nurses and leadership from top to bottom. A great new service for your city and the surrounding area.”

The Comprehensive Wound Healing Center at Pardee looks forward to the installation of two new Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers (HBO) in the beginning of August. “The addition of HBO means many patients will experience high healing rates faster,” said Dr. Albers, Medical Director of the Comprehensive Wound Healing Center at Pardee. “We are excited to offer this needed service to our community.”

The Comprehensive Wound Healing Center at Pardee is dedicated to serving patients with chronic or non-healing wounds of all types. Pardee’s highly specialized team includes individuals who are nationally certified in wound and ostomy care. When specialists are involved in treatment, wounds heal faster and more completely with less likelihood of returning.

Wound Care team with Special Guest Dr. Zollinger

Wound Center under construction as of the end of June.

Future home of the new Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers that are planned to be installed the first part of August.

Anne Campbell receives advanced practice wound care training in Edinburgh, Scotland

Monday, February 28th, 2011

Anne Campbell, RN, clinical coordinator of the Comprehensive Wound Healing Center at Pardee, has received advanced practice nurse training through the Napier University School of Nursing in Edinburgh, Scotland. During her academic tour, Campbell studied wound care at both the Royal Infirmary and the Royal Hospital for Sick Children. In addition to clinical formation, Campbell received training in nursing leadership and care management. Her studies in Scotland will advance Campbell toward the final phase of a Master of Science Degree in Nursing, which she expects to complete in 2012.

“We are thrilled for Anne,” said Rachel Beal, the center’s program director. “Not only will she be stronger for the experience, but as our nurse leader, what Anne learns will enrich the care all our clinicians provide to our patients.”

Campbell works closely with Charles Albers, M.D., FACS, and Michael Jones, M.D., FACS, at the Comprehensive Wound Healing Center, a partnership between Pardee Hospital and Diversified Clinical Services, the leading national provider of wound care services that touts an 88 percent healing rate within 31 median days-to-heal and a 95 percent patient satisfaction rate.

For more information on the center, please call (828) 696-4284.

Words of thanks – Comprehensive Wound Healing Center

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

The Comprehensive Wound Healing Center recently received a very complimentary thank you note from a recent patient who received treatment at the center. Since this patient took the time to thank the staff of the wound center, we would like to take time to share their words of thanks with the readers of our blog.

“Doctors Albers and Jones, Leslie, Anne and Dusty: We gave up trying to find an appropriate card to express our deep appreciation for your treatment of wounds on my right leg and left foot. Your concern, care and thoroughness were major factors in efforts to increase recovery in record time. I now have the antibiotic prescribed by Dr. Jones which should help prevent any infection. We see wound center folks tomorrow. We were with y’all so frequently we even got to know Becky and Tom who administer the valet parking service. Cool in Florida, but 28 days left to warm up. Sincerely, the Hansons”

The Comprehensive Wound Healing Center at Pardee is dedicated to the provision of state-of-the-art, outpatient clinical wound care and hyperbaric medicine for acute and chronic wounds. If you have a wound that has not responded to treatment, contact the Comprehensive Wound Healing Center at Pardee by calling (828) 696-4284.

McEntire begins inpatient wound/ostomy care at Pardee

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Haley McEntire, BSN, RN, CWCN, CCCN, has joined Pardee Hospital as an inpatient wound/ostomy nurse. After working as a staff nurse on a medical/surgical unit, she has decided to make wound care her specialty.

McEntire received her bachelor’s degree in Biology and Nursing from Western Carolina University. She also attended The Emory University Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Education Program and is nationally board-certified in wound and continence care. She has also completed a hyperbaric medicine training course in Columbia, SC.

“Haley is a very delightful, caring and competent nurse. Her experience in wound care will provide excellent patient centered care to our patients,” said Michelle Jones, Nursing Director of Two West General Surgery and The Comprehensive Wound Healing Center at Pardee.

Comprehensive Wound Healing Center at Pardee welcomes new staff

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

Dusty McNabb

Leslie Cassell, RN

Charles Albers, M.D., FACS, and Michael Jones, M.D., FACS, are proud to welcome two new employees to the Comprehensive Wound Healing Center at Pardee.

Leslie Cassell, RN, recently joined the team after more than 25 years of experience in home health and medical-surgical nursing. Taking on the center’s first Registered Nurse position, Cassell will provide direct patient care and assist in the coordination of care between the center, each patient’s primary care physician, and other clinicians that may be involved in treatment.

“Leslie has a great attention to detail and demonstrates a commitment to improving quality of life for the people we serve every day,” said Dr. Jones.

Dusty McNabb joins the team as the front office coordinator. McNabb brings a substantial administrative background to her new role, as well as creative talents and an enthusiasm she has used in the service of our community as arts and events director of a local church for more than seven years.

“Dusty’s vibrant personality is a warm welcome to patients as they arrive at our center,” said Rachel Beal, program director of the Comprehensive Wound Healing Center at Pardee.

Cassell and McNabb join Dr. Albers and Dr. Jones at the center, a partnership between Pardee Hospital and Diversified Clinical Services, the leading national provider of wound care services with an 88 percent healing rate within 31 median days-to-heal and extremely high patient satisfaction rates.

For more information on the center, please call (828) 696-4284.

December Events

Monday, November 29th, 2010

December is a busy month, but be sure to check out our events going on at Pardee and the Health Education Center. Dr. Albers will be discussing wounds and Pardee’s Comprehensive Wound Healing Center. Come to the Center for Women’s Health to join in a discussion about menopause. Interested in learning how to make your own personal health record? Jean Sitton will be at the Health Education Center showing you how. As always the Health Education will host health screenings and support groups.

To register for any of our events, call 1-866-790-WELL (9355).

View our calendar anytime to see other upcoming events.

Words of thanks – Comprehensive Wound Healing Center

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

The Comprehensive Wound Healing Center recently received several thank you notes from recent patients who received treatment at the center. Since these patients took the time to thank the staff of the wound center, we would like to take time to share their words of thanks with the readers of our blog.

“Dear Wound Healing staff: Yes, yes, thank you all for your dedicated care and support. You are all the best. I am so thankful to have been in your skillful hands. Bless you all and may the new season be kind to you all.” – Joyce Maile and Jaye Peterson

“Thank you, Wound Center. To all the nurses and support staff for taking such good care of me. A special thanks to Dr. Albers and Anne Campbell for the extra attention to my health and well-being. You are all greatly appreciated. Best wishes in the future growth of your department.” – Katherine Fox

“Dr. Jones and Wound care staff: I just wanted to thank you so very much for the care you provided my mother. She has been dealing off and on with open sores on her leg for nearly two years. The miraculous treatment you provided healed her antibiotic resistant infection, and her sores are closed. I feel so thankful that there is a treatment out there for her should this occur again. Again, thank you all for most likely saving my mother’s leg!” – Sandy Camp