SLP's and Wound Care
Working in a hospital or in a school setting it is easy to categorize our skill sets and to think only within our own "scope of practice." Though it is critical to practice within our scope of practice we must also think about how our skill set and interventions can play into the bigger picture of our patients plan of care. For instance today I was fortunate enough to follow a Wound Care RN. This is the second time in approximately three years that I have had this opportunity and I would highly recommend it. I recommend it for three main reasons... 1. You will have a stronger appreciation for your patient. Often times we forget about the pain and other issues that our patients are going through. We focus on our own plan of care and stick to it. Though it is good to focus on our own plan of care it is also equally, if even more important to look at the patient as a whole. Empathize with this patient - most likely they are enduring more emotional and physical pain then w...
