Post-acute Clinical Chats

What’s the mystery behind biofilm? In this episode, Dr. Tod Brindle addresses some of the myths about what biofilm is and how it affects wound healing. What is your strategy for taking on the biofilm? Tune in to learn what you can do to meet the biofilm challenge. Kim McCarthy interviews Dr. Tod Brindle to learn more about the challenges of biofilm.  Have a clinical chat topic request?  Need more information? We want to hear from you! Please reach out to us at clinicalchats@molnlycke.com You can also check out other episodes at clinicalchats.buzzsprout.com/ or our educational page at connect2know.com.

Undisturbed wound healing cannot be achieved without products. Join this episode of Clinical Chats as Dr.Tod Brindle reviews performance capabilities with Mepilex Border Flex. Fewer dressings changes can have a benefit to wound care. What is Mepilex Border Flex? And, how can it change the way one delivers care for undisturbed healing?Have a clinical chat topic request?  Need more information? We want to hear from you! Please reach out to us at clinicalchats@molnlycke.com You can also check out other episodes at clinicalchats.buzzsprout.com/ or our educational page at connect2know.com.Speaker:  Dr. Tod Brindle is the United States Medical Director for Mölnlycke Healthcare. Tod’s doctoral research is focused on the etiology and prevention of pressure injuries in total artificial heart and ventricular assist device cardiac surgery patients. Prior to Mölnlycke , Tod’s clinical career included serving as the clinical lead of the wound care team at the Medical College of Virginia, VCU Medical Center in Richmond Virginia managing acute and chronic wounds in neonates and adults. He publishes, lectures and provides facility consultation internationally in his specialty area of complex abdominal wound and fistula management, ostomy care and pressure injury prevention in high risk populations. Tod recently served on the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Commission Board, the Board of Directors for the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) and as the co-chair of the wound track for the WOCN National Conference Planning Committee. He is the recipient of multiple awards for his clinical practice including the 2013 ANCC Magnet National Nurse of the Year for exemplary professional practice, the 2012 Magnet Consortium Award for the State of Virginia, the 2014 Alumni Transformer in Nursing and Healthcare as well as the 2011 Distinguished Alumnus Award, both from Ohio State University. Dr. Brindle received his bachelor’s degree in nursing from Ohio State University, an Enterostomal Therapy degree from the Cleveland Clinic, and his Master’s Degree and PhD from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Listen in to this episode of Clinical Chats with Dr.Tod Brindle as he shares further about Undisturbed Wound Healing. Tod continues his discussion of undisturbed wound healing as well as the application to Home Health. Join Chrystal and Tod for a discussion of the ’benefits of leaving it alone’ and techniques for the Post-Acute care setting. Have a clinical chat topic request?  Need more information? We want to hear from you! Please reach out to us at clinicalchats@molnlycke.com You can also check out other episodes at clinicalchats.buzzsprout.com/ or our educational page at connect2know.com.Speaker:Dr. Tod Brindle is the United States Medical Director for Mölnlycke Healthcare. Tod’s doctoral research is focused on the etiology and prevention of pressure injuries in total artificial heart and ventricular assist device cardiac surgery patients. Prior to Molnlycke, Tod’s clinical career included serving as the clinical lead of the wound care team at the Medical College of Virginia, VCU Medical Center in Richmond Virginia managing acute and chronic wounds in neonates and adults. He publishes, lectures and provides facility consultation internationally in his specialty area of complex abdominal wound and fistula management, ostomy care and pressure injury prevention in high risk populations. Tod recently served on the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Commission Board, the Board of Directors for the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) and as the co-chair of the wound track for the WOCN National Conference Planning Committee. He is the recipient of multiple awards for his clinical practice including the 2013 ANCC Magnet National Nurse of the Year for exemplary professional practice, the 2012 Magnet Consortium Award for the State of Virginia, the 2014 Alumni Transformer in Nursing and Healthcare as well as the 2011 Distinguished Alumnus Award, both from Ohio State University. Dr. Brindle received his bachelor’s degree in nursing from Ohio State University, an Enterostomal Therapy degree from the Cleveland Clinic, and his Master’s Degree and PhD from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Join this episode of Clinical Chats as Dr. Tod Brindle shares about Undisturbed Wound Healing. Tod discusses the history of undisturbed wound healing as well as the application to clinical practice. Listen in as Kim and Tod talk through the ’benefits of leaving it alone.Have a clinical chat topic request?  Need more information? We want to hear from you! Please reach out to us at clinicalchats@molnlycke.com You can also check out other episodes at clinicalchats.buzzsprout.com/ or our educational page at connect2know.com.Speaker:  Dr. Tod Brindle is the United States Medical Director for Mölnlycke Healthcare. Tod’s doctoral research is focused on the etiology and prevention of pressure injuries in total artificial heart and ventricular assist device cardiac surgery patients. Prior to Molnlycke, Tod’s clinical career included serving as the clinical lead of the wound care team at the Medical College of Virginia, VCU Medical Center in Richmond Virginia managing acute and chronic wounds in neonates and adults. He publishes, lectures and provides facility consultation internationally in his specialty area of complex abdominal wound and fistula management, ostomy care and pressure injury prevention in high risk populations. Tod recently served on the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Commission Board, the Board of Directors for the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) and as the co-chair of the wound track for the WOCN National Conference Planning Committee. He is the recipient of multiple awards for his clinical practice including the 2013 ANCC Magnet National Nurse of the Year for exemplary professional practice, the 2012 Magnet Consortium Award for the State of Virginia, the 2014 Alumni Transformer in Nursing and Healthcare as well as the 2011 Distinguished Alumnus Award, both from Ohio State University. Dr. Brindle received his bachelor’s degree in nursing from Ohio State University, an Enterostomal Therapy degree from the Cleveland Clinic, and his Master’s Degree and PhD from Virginia Commonwealth University.

In this episode of Clinical Chats, Kim McCarthy and Chrystalbelle Rogers dive into the question ”What is a Deep Tissue Pressure Injury (DTPI)?” There is a prevalence of heel DTPI in the Post-Acute population. Join this episode to learn what ”is not a bruise” and about management and prevention to these injuries. Have a clinical chat topic request?  Need more information? We want to hear from you! Please reach out to us at clinicalchats@molnlycke.com You can also check out other episodes at clinicalchats.buzzsprout.com/ or our educational page at connect2know.com.About the Speaker: Kim McCarthy is a Clinical Director for the Post-acute Division of Mölnlycke where she has proudly worked for 6 years. A native of Mississippi, Kim received her Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Southern Mississippi, holds dual board certification as a Certified Wound and Ostomy Nurse (CWON), and a Master of Science in Nursing Administration (MSN) from the University of Mississippi.Kim is passionate about wound care, empowering nursing practice, and raising awareness for clinicians and caregivers in the Post-Acute care setting. 

In this episode of Clinical Chats, Kim McCarthy and Chrystalbelle Rogers discuss the common challenges with skin tears and also solutions for management. The two WOCNs explain what skin tears are, contributing factors in high risk populations, and new methods with treatment. After listening to this podcast, the user should be able to have access to new tools and evidence practices in skin tear management. Have a clinical chat topic request?  Need more information? We want to hear from you! Please reach out to us at clinicalchats@molnlycke.com You can also check out other episodes at clinicalchats.buzzsprout.com/ or our educational page at connect2know.com.Speaker: Kim McCarthy is a Clinical Director for the Post-acute Division of Mölnlycke where she has proudly worked for 6 years. A native of Mississippi, Kim received her Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Southern Mississippi, holds dual board certification as a Certified Wound and Ostomy Nurse (CWON), and a Master of Science in Nursing Administration (MSN) from the University of Mississippi.Kim is passionate about wound care, empowering nursing practice, and raising awareness for clinicians and caregivers in the Post-Acute care setting.

Does antiseptic skin cleansing have a place in the contiuum of care? How can CHG be applied beyond the perioperative area? Kim McCarthy interviews Pete Gross to learn more about HIBICLENS®, an antiseptic skin cleanser. Join this episode to learn answer the question “What is HIBICLENS®?” Have a Clinical Chat topic request? Need more information? We want to hear from you! Please reach out to us at clinicalchats@molnlycke.com. You can also check out other episodes at clinicalchats.buzzsprout.com/ or on our educational page at www.connect2know.com. HIBICLENS® is approved for use to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease, for skin wound and general skin cleansing, as a surgical hand scrub, and as a healthcare personnel handwash.  It is an integral part of many hand hygiene and infection prevention protocols, but it is not approved as a standalone therapy to treat or prevent any specific infections. About the speakers: Host: Kim McCarthy is a Clinical Director for the Post-acute division at Molnlycke where she has proudly worked for 7 years. A native of Mississippi, Kim received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Southern Mississippi, holds dual board certification as a Certified Wound and Ostomy Nurse (CWON), and a Master of Science in Nursing Adminstration (MSN) from the University of Mississippi.  Guest: Pete Gross is currently the Senior Product Manager of Antiseptics and Staff Clothing at Molnlycke. Pete has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and has been in the medical device industry for over 15 years. In prior role and organizations, Pete has served as Sr. Global Marketing Manager, Surgical Sealants & Hemostats and as a former Supervisor and Technical Trainer / Aseptic Trainer with Tissue Processing Laboratory. 

Are basins still a part of your patient or resident bathing protocol? How can you prevent additional bio-burden through bathing? What if you could get the benefits of antiseptic skin cleansing, a true bath, and a simple delivery system? Tune into this episode to see why facilities are changing their bathing strategies to help prevent infection. Kim McCarthy interviews Pete Gross to learn more about HIBICLENS Universal Bathing System, Join this episode to learn more. Have a clinical chat topic request?  Need more information? We want to hear from you! Please reach out to us at clinicalchats@molnlycke.com You can also check out other episodes at clinicalchats.buzzsprout.com/ or our educational page at connect2know.com.About the Speakers: Host: Kim McCarthy is a Clinical Director for the Post-acute division at Molnlycke where she has proudly worked for 7 years. A native of Mississippi, Kim received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Southern Mississippi, holds dual board certification as a Certified Wound and Ostomy Nurse (CWON), and a Master of Science in Nursing Administration (MSN) from the University of Mississippi. Guest: Pete Gross is currently the Senior Product Manager of Antiseptics and Staff Clothing at Molnlycke. Pete has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and has been in the medical device industry for over 15 years. In prior roles and organizations, Pete has served as Sr. Global Marketing Manager, Surgical Sealants & Hemostats, and as a former Supervisor and Technical Trainer / Aseptic Trainer with Tissue Processing Laboratory. 

What is the potential impact of PDGM on wound care? Home Health Patient-Driven Groupings Model is not going away.  What is your strategy for providing effective and efficient wound healing?  In this episode, Tayo Clemmons explores some of the challenges as we move further into PDGM.Chrystalbelle Rogers interviews Tayo Clemmons, Director of Government Affairs and Payer Relations to get the scoop on PDGM.  Join this episode to learn more. Have a clinical chat topic request?  Need more information? We want to hear from you! Please reach out to us at clinicalchats@molnlycke.com You can also check out other episodes at clinicalchats.buzzsprout.com/ or our educational page at connect2know.com.