Typically, when patients present to a wound clinic, they have been experiencing their chronic wound(s) for a substantial amount of time. For the wound care clinician, biofilm presents an obstacle in helping the patient to achieve rapid wound closure. The more realistic of a timeline that is shared with patients, the more optimistic they are likely to be. In this podcast episode, Today’s Wound Clinic continues its series on “The Emerging Science of Biofilm Debridement.” Featuring guests Dr. Matthew Myntti, PhD, chief technology officer at Next Science, and Patricia Stevenson, MSN, ACNS-BC, CWS, clinical consultant at Next Science. Hosted by Stephen G. Bergquist, MD, CWSP

Podcast host Stephen G. Bergquist, MD, CWSP, is joined by TWC clinical editor Caroline E. Fife, MD, FAAFP, CWS, FUHM; Kathleen D. Schaum, MS; and Emily Greenstein, APRN, CNP, FACCWS, CWON; to discuss how wound care providers can impact wellness throughout the continuum — and get paid for it.

As part of our Careers Edition, podcast host Stephen G. Bergquist, MD, CWSP, raises awareness about the pay gap that exists between men and women in the workplace, including healthcare, with Amy Turnquist of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association. The discussion also includes how healthcare providers can successfully negotiate salary.

In this podcast episode, Stephen G. Bergquist, MD, CWSP, discusses current trends in stem cell utilization for chronic wounds, as well as the evolution of regenerative medicine and its impact on patient care in general, with Matthew Regulski, DPM, ABMSP, FASPM, FAPWH(c).

In this podcast episode, Stephen G. Bergquist, MD, CWSP, discusses the latest information connected to the science and research of pressure ulcer care, as well as the responsibility that wound care clinicians have to match new findings to their wound clinic practice, with Barbara Bates-Jensen, PhD, RN, WOCN, FAAN.

In this podcast episode, Stephen G. Bergquist, MD, CWSP, discusses the challenges faced by today’s wound clinics when trying to control infections, as well as the current guidance on clinical and pharmacological best practices for prevention and treatment, with Daniel B. Chastain, PharmD, AAHIVP.

In this episode, Dr. Stephen G. Bergquist, MD, CWSP, joins a panel to discuss offloading and providing pressure relief for patients in the wound care clinic.

In this podcast episode, Stephen G. Bergquist, MD, CWSP, discusses a recent report that found claims for HBOT services were denied due to a lack of medical documentation, and other important factors in the delivery of hyperbaric medicine affecting today’s wound care, with James (Jim) Wilcox, RN, BSN, ACHRN, CWCN, CFCN, CWS, WCC, DWC, FCCWS, DAPWCA, president of The Wound Care Experts LLC.

In this podcast episode, Stephen G. Bergquist, MD, CWSP, discusses new quality recording capabilities (and responsibilities) that wound care clinicians can expect with TWC clinical editor Caroline Fife, chief medical officer at Intellicure Inc. and executive director of the U.S. Wound Registry.

In this podcast episode, Stephen G. Bergquist, MD, CWSP, discusses new and emerging technologies and their impacts on the wound care industry with guest Joe Smith, technology innovation leader at Healogics Inc.