Wound Care
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Wounds are complex, unique, and are never a “one-size-fits-all-treatment.”
RAMC Wound Care strives for a multi-faceted approach to wound care which may involve a variety of disciplines including our outpatient infusion department (right across the hall!), registered dieticians, occupational therapy for lymphedema management, surgeons, physicians, and more.
We also provide infectious disease consults via telemedicine. Please note – not all insurances cover telemedicine services. Upon referral, coverage will be verified.
RAMC’s team of wound care professionals receive continuous education so they are always on the forefront of the latest treatments for wounds.
RAMC offers wound care treatment for the following:
- Ulcers
- Traumatic wounds
- Skin tears
- Diabetic wounds
- Pressure injuries
- Non-healing surgical wounds
- Burns
- Ostomies
- And more!
Some of the many treatment types we offer include (but are not limited to):
- Compression wraps
- Negative pressure wound therapy (wound vac)
- Advanced tissue product application
- Standard dressing changes
- Total contact cast application
- Ostomy cares
- Conservative sharps debridement
- And more!
Our Wound Care Team
Our Wound Care Team
Our Wound Care staff are certified to help our patients. Our team is made up of RNs and a patient care technician. We also work closely with Wound Medical Director, Dr. Anthony Ruzga MD general surgery & CMO Dr. Elizabeth Baker, podiatrist.
Certified staff include:
- Ostomy Management Specialist (OMS): Amy RN
- Diabetic Wound Certified (DWC) & Wound Care Certified (WCC): Jennifer (JT) RN, Jenny RN, Beth RN, and Emma RN
- Credentialed under the National Alliance of Wound Care (NAWCO)
- Trained by the Wound Care Education Institute (WCEI)
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
For an appointment, please reach out to your RAMC provider or outside provider for a referral. After insurance coverage is verified, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment by our outpatient scheduling team.
Phone Number: 608-402-5476
Fax Number: 608-524-2115
RAMC Wound Care Competency Day
On November 24, 2020, the Reedsburg Area Medical Center Wound Care team completed their annual competency day. Wounds are complex, unique and are never a “one treatment for all.” RAMC’s team of wound care professionals receive continuous education so they are always on the forefront of the latest treatments for wounds.
This years’ topics included treatment of burns, lymphedema, choosing the right wound cleanser and troubleshooting ostomy care. An ostomy changes the way urine or stool exits the body as a result of surgery. Body waste needs to be redirected from its usual path sue to malfunctioning parts of the urinary or digestive system. This team also continuously learns about the newest products to assist in wound care healing.
We are proud to now offer Veraflo therapy. Veraflow Therapy is a negative-pressure wound therapy (also known as a vacuum-assisted closure) that uses a suction pump, tubing and a dressing to remove extra drainage and promote healing. In addition, it allows the wound care team to deliver wound cleansers and other solutions to the wound bed in a controlled manner to assist with removing infectious material.
And, the team received training on the application of “total contact casting.” Total contact casting is a technique designed to heal diabetic foot ulcers by relieving pressure on the prominent areas of the foot that are prone to skin breakdown and ulcers. This method is known as the “gold standard” and RAMC is proud to offer it!
The Wound Care team members are diverse and multi-faceted in specialties and all are wound care certified. They include two physical therapists, four registered nurses, one diabetic certified registered nurse and one registered nurse certified in ostomy. The team is further expanded by two nurses currently obtaining their wound care certification, and three patient care professionals who have received additional wound care training and competencies.