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Lake Pointe Wound Care Center recognized for healing wounds and changing lives
From Staff Reports
Lake Pointe Health Network physicians, leaders and clinicians gathered on April 29 to celebrate the Center of Distinction award, which was given to the Lake Pointe Wound Care Center in recognition of its high patient satisfaction rates, exceptional healing results, and outstanding clinical outcomes over the past 12 months. This prestigious honor was awarded by the Wound Care Center’s partner in wound healing, Diversified Clinical Services (DCS), the nation’s leading wound care management company.
For 12 consecutive months, the wound care center has achieved success in treating and curing chronic or non-healing wounds and in providing excellent care to more than 340 patients in 2009.
“DCS brings our wound care center the resources and expertise required to meet the increasing need for specialized wound care. We are thrilled to accept this award and look forward to continuing to provide our community the quality care they have come to expect from the Lake Pointe Wound Care Center," said Carolyn Jackson, CEO of the Lake Pointe Health Network.
Non-healing wounds of the diabetic foot are considered one of the most significant complications of diabetes, representing a major worldwide medical, social, and economic burden that greatly affects patient quality of life. Almost 24 million Americans—one in every 12—are diabetic and the disease is causing widespread disability and death at an epidemic pace, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of those with diabetes, 6.5 million are estimated to suffer with chronic or non-healing wounds.
The Wound Care Center works with the patient’s referring physicians to determine the most effective course of treatment. This comprehensive outpatient service will offer advanced healing therapies often unavailable in primary care offices. These services use an interdisciplinary approach to treatment involving a variety of therapies and techniques, including debridement, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, dressing selection, special shoes, and patient education. When wounds persist and resist conventional treatment, a specialized approach is required for healing.
The Lake Pointe Wound Care Center also utilizes systemic HBOT therapy which has been used to assist wound healing for more than 40 years, and is used as an adjunctive treatment for problematic, non-healing wounds that meet specific criteria. It is expected that 10 to 20 percent of the wound care cases will meet those criteria. These chambers will improve the already successful clinical results of the Wound Care Center.
“We are honored to receive this distinction, “ said Dr. Han Pham-Hulen, MD, Medical Director of the Lake Pointe Wound Care Center “It is a privilege to be part of a great collaborative effort between the physicians and staff of the Lake Pointe Wound Care Center and Diversified Clinical Services. Together, we are able to heal patients in our community, getting them back to living happy, healthy lives.”
Diversified Clinical Services is located in Jacksonville, Fla. and is the world’s largest wound care management company with over 300 hospital partners delivering excellent evidence-based care to patients with chronic wounds. DCS has been the leader in wound care for over 20 years, offering the most advanced modalities–including adjunctive hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Providing outstanding wound care is DCS’ entire focus. Our leaders are internationally recognized experts in wound care, who research, teach, and guide quality-improvement initiatives such as DCS’ Clinical Practice Guidelines. Based on our experience of treating more than two million wounds, DCS Centers achieve excellent outcomes as measured by our i-heal® clinical management system, including a high rate of limb salvage, an 88% heal rate, median days-to-heal of 31, and over 95percent patient satisfaction. Together, we heal wounds and improve patients’ lives. For information on DCS, visit www.diversifiedcs.com.
Lake Pointe Health Network is a locally focused health network developed by Lake Pointe Medical Center and designed to improve access to healthcare services in Rockwall, Rowlett, Royse City and the surrounding communities. The network currently comprises Lake Pointe Medical Center, a 112-bed acute care hospital located in Rowlett at 6800 Scenic Drive; Lake Pointe Imaging Centers, diagnostic imaging centers located in Rockwall at 1005 West Ralph Hall Parkway, Suite 121 and in Forney at 763 E. U.S. 80, Suite 120; Lake Pointe Sleep Centers, located in Rockwall at 1005 West Ralph Hall Parkway, Suite 145 and in Rowlett at 7501 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 140; Lake Pointe Wound Care Center, a comprehensive wound care center that includes hyperbaric oxygen therapy, located in Rowlett at 7501 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 240; Lake Pointe Urgent Care Center, located in Rockwall at 1005 West Ralph Hall Parkway, Suite 115; Lake Pointe Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, located in Rowlett at 7801 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 110; and Lake Pointe Fitness and Rehabilitation, located at 9400 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 124. Lake Pointe Health Network is committed to providing the same high quality health care found at Lake Pointe Medical Center. To learn about Lake Pointe Health Network, please visit www.lakepointemedical.com.
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