{"product_id":"practical-wound-dressings-for-long-term-liz-nolan-9798199991940","title":"Practical Wound Dressings for Long-Term Care: A Practical Decision Guide for Nurses and Wound Teams","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical Wound Dressings for Long-Term Care: A Simple, Comprehensive Guide for Clinicians and Nursing Staff \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eBy Mikhail Novikov, MD, Jennifer Hilgenberg PA-C, Briana Jackson PA-C, Kimberly Noe PA-C, Carolyn Moran RN, and Liz Nolan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWound care in long-term care facilities is not complicated - but it is unforgiving. The wrong dressing, a missed assessment, or a documentation gap can stall healing, trigger a survey deficiency, or turn a manageable wound into a crisis. This book was written to prevent exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePractical Wound Dressings for Long-Term Care\u003c\/i\u003e is a hands-on clinical reference for nurses, physician assistants, and bedside clinicians who assess and manage wounds in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. Drawing on decades of real-world practice across dozens of facilities, Dr. Mikhail Novikov and his team distill complex wound science into clear, actionable guidance that works at the bedside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You'll Find Inside\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross 17 comprehensive chapters, this guide covers every essential dimension of LTC wound care: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe biology of healing\u003c\/b\u003e - a practical review of wound healing phases and why wounds stall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDressing selection\u003c\/b\u003e - a full toolkit covering foams, hydrocolloids, alginates, silicones, antimicrobials, and advanced dressings, with clear guidance on when to use each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWound-type management\u003c\/b\u003e - dedicated chapters on pressure injuries, venous\/arterial\/lymphedema ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, MASD, and skin tears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInfection and biofilm\u003c\/b\u003e - recognizing the hidden reasons wounds stop healing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDebridement\u003c\/b\u003e - what to remove, what to leave, and why it matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNutrition\u003c\/b\u003e - how to support the repair process and which deficiencies to watch for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdvanced therapies\u003c\/b\u003e - collagen, NPWT, and emerging options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/b\u003e - how to write a complete, defensible clinical record\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSurvey readiness\u003c\/b\u003e - what CMS surveyors look for and how to stay prepared\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpecial populations\u003c\/b\u003e - palliative wound care, bariatric patients, and cognitively impaired residents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTeam communication and clinical reasoning\u003c\/b\u003e - seeing the whole patient, not just the wound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery chapter opens with a real-world bedside scenario and includes practical frameworks your team can use immediately. A full glossary of wound dressing terminology is included for quick reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guide is written for RNs, LPNs, physician assistants, and wound care coordinators in skilled nursing and post-acute settings. It is also an ideal resource for Directors of Nursing and clinical educators looking to standardize wound care practices and improve outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Novikov's wound care program serves over 40 long-term care facilities across Massachusetts and New Hampshire, with healing rates consistently above industry benchmarks and a hospital readmission rate below 1% - compared to a national average of nearly 25%. The clinical philosophy behind those results is now in one practical guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are new to wound care or an experienced clinician looking to sharpen your practice, \u003ci\u003ePractical Wound Dressings for Long-Term Care\u003c\/i\u003e gives you the foundation, the frameworks, and the confidence to make better decisions at the bedside - every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Liz Nolan,Carolyn Moran,Briana Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798199991940\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/04\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 376\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.11lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.78d","brand":"Liz Nolan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874706632959,"sku":"9798199991940","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/practical-wound-dressings-for-long-term-liz-nolan-9798199991940","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}