A major problem when caring for wounds is the high risk of infection. It is very easy for bacteria to enter the body through broken or damaged skin and spread. Bacteria can colonize wounds within the first 48 hours of injury; leading to infection and prolonging the inflammatory phase of wound healing 8. Ideally, agents […]
Wound healing is among the most complex processes that occur in the human body. It involves many cell types, pathways, and systems working together efficiently to manage the task. The physiological effects of advanced age paired with the co-morbidities that often accompany aging have been observed to impact every step of the wound healing process. […]
Collagen is a major structural component of skin tissue. It is the most abundant fibrous protein in higher vertebrates because it is the principal constituent of skin and connective tissue as well as being present in bones and teeth (Milano). More than a third of the proteins synthesized by the living cells of the human […]
In July 2019, more than 45,000 Scouts from 169 countries gathered for the 24th World Scout Jamboree held in West Virginia. Over the course of 12 days, attendees camped and adventured across the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve experiencing troop teambuilding, educational workshops, campfire gatherings and more. AMERX Health Care had the privilege of […]
Clarification in Order Requirements for DME Dispensing In a MLN Matters article dated October 12, 2018, CMS announced a clarification in order requirements for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS). Effective November 13, 2018, “when the prescribing practitioner is also the supplier, and is permitted to furnish specific items of DMEPOS, a separate […]
Noridian Issues a Clarification Notice About Updated Collagen Dressings Coverage Prior to the latest LCD changes, DME providers who dispensed collagen for patients at-home use, could only receive coverage for full-thickness wounds. Since the middle of 2017, however, the guidelines for coverage have been amended. Full-thickness wounds Wounds with light to moderate exudate Wounds that […]