Tips for faster care and a happier patient!
Here are a couple of tips on procedures that will allow you to complete your foot care visit faster while still providing excellent care!
Guidelines for Hemostasis and Infection Control.
This is an explanation of appropriate procedures, resources and documentation on these issues. Keep up to date on the medical and legal issues surrounding the important topics.
The Business of Foot Care.
This is an in-depth description of the critical issues in running your own foot care business/practice. Learn about: Scope of Practice; WOCN Certification; Malpractice Insurance; Reimbursement issues and venues who need you to provide this care.
Infection Control.
In this Newsletter we review the CDC and APMA Guidelines on instrument disinfection in routine foot care. This is critical information that we must all comply with.
Foot Exams - Part Two
This is an in-depth case study with findings, interpretations and treatment recommendations. See how much you can anticipate in this fun exercise.
Foot Exams - Part One
There is so much that you can learn from a visual examination of the foot. Learn to interpret what you are seeing. Your clinical judgment needs to be part of your patient evaluation. Follow this case study to see what I mean.
Mycotic and Dystrophic toenails.
How to diagnose them & how to treat them conservatively. Learn the instruments and techniques to use to debride them effectively and safely. Lots of pictures here to learn from.
Rainier Medical Education Programs
Dr. Julia Overstreet, DPM, FAPWCA Podiatric Physician & Surgeon Wound Care Specialist High Risk Foot Specialist
