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Leading Excellence in Wound Care

Wound Care Services

The focus of our clinic is to extend wound care services locally and help address the unique  needs of individuals and families with chronic wounds in Northwestern Ontario and beyond.

Wound Care Services

Wound Care

This includes a comprehensive assessment and development of an individualized treatment plan to meet the needs of the individuals with wound. We provide follow-ups and self-management support from the first consultation until wound healing is achieved.  

Wound Education Services

Education

The focus of our educational program is to build capacity for advancing wound care in Northwestern Ontario by mentorship and training  healthcare providers and providing self-management education to patients and families.

Wound Care Research

Research

We provide consultation and support for healthcare organizations and professionals to structure their research projects related to wound management, self-care, outcome measures and quality indicators among others 

Welcome to Advanced Wound Care

A *NSWOC – led wound care clinic providing in-person and remote Wound Care management an Consultation   to the region of Northwestern Ontario and beyond.

* NSWOC –stands for “Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence”

At Advanced –  you will find a team of wound care nurses with extensive training in diabetic foot care and wound management. 

Advanced Wound Care Consultation

What We Do

  • We provide advanced and up-to-date wound care to optimize wound healing and prevent limb amputation  
  • We bridge the gap between clinical evidence, scientific knowledge, and wound care practice to improve wound healing and quality of life for people with wounds.
  • We offer the latest advanced treatments for wound healing that includes but are not limited to advanced dressings, compression therapy, sharp debridement, skin substitutes among others.

Key Features Of Our Wound Care Technology

Easy Access

EASY ACCESS

Patients/families call and book their own appointment for in-person care at Ridgeway clinic (our physical location). For those who live remotely they can book an online appointment and will receive a link to instantly connect with one of our experts. Our web-based and mobile-friendly virtual wound care is easy to access and works across all smartphones including – iPhone/iOS and Android.

Timely Access

TIMELY ACCESS

We are able to see patients within a week or less. Our goal is to establish timely access to Advanced Wound Care services for in person care or online from anywhere, anytime! Patients or caregivers will be able to send photographs of the wound with questions to one of our wound care experts any time and receive recommendations on what to do. This ensures they are not alone!

Documentation

DOCUMENTATION

Our platform provides standard assessment forms to document every encounter and wound assessment and stores all information, forms, and photos in a safe and secure place.

Safe and Secure

SAFE & SECURE

Patients and/or caregivers are ensured that their information are secured in our HIPPA complaint platform. Our clients also connect with confidence through our safe virtual platform that is fully HIPPA compliant and meets all HIPAA & PIPEDA regulations. Review our privacy policy here

The Numbers Speak More than Words

We offer wound care solutions that meet the needs of and add value to
health organizations, health professionals, patients and families.

30%

Of all people receiving home care and living in a nursing home (LTC) have wound care needs.

50%

Of services provided by home care programs in Canada involves wound management.

80%

Of ongoing management of hard-to-heal wounds occurs in the community.

Why Partner With Us?

Advanced – Diabetic Foot & Wound Care has a specific program to support the delivery of wound care in the community.

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We provide guidance to nursing staff on how to deliver evidence-based wound care .

We guide your nursing staff to provide wound care to your clients by developing an individualized treatment plan that is best suited to their specific type of wound.

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We are your wound care expert on call.

Our Wound Care Nurses works in collaboration with community healthcare team to develop the required processes, procedures, and documentation to achieve the desired wound care outcomes and client satisfaction.

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Wound care nurses to improve the quality of wound care in Northwestern Ontario.

Our expertise, skills, and collaborative approach to wound care have led our patients to achieve successful outcomes.

What Our Clients Say

“It is a pleasure to share my experience of having Dr. Ide Costa as a wound care nurse. About a year ago I had a small trauma on my left heel that led to a big wound and became hard to heal, especially because of my advanced age, diabetes and the circulation issues in my legs. After over four months of trying a variety of dressings and other products with no success, a dear friend of mine came to visit me and suggested that I contacted Dr. Costa as she had helped a few of his acquaintances and relatives to get their wounds healed. My daughter contacted her and booked a virtual appointment (Figure 1)…Read More

I am pleased to share my experience with Dr. Ide Costa and her excellent team of wound care experts. Caring for my grandmother at home presented many challenges and healing her complex wounds proved difficult. We consulted Advanced Wound Care and in collaboration with Ide and Cathy we were able to heal my grandmother’s multiples skin tears which caused her a lot of pain. Dr. Costa and Cathy visited virtually each week, assessing and offering personalized treatment. I strongly recommend the team at Advanced Wound Care as their compassionate, kind and evidence-based practice is unparalleled. Read More

Have Any Questions?

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Advanced Wound Care

ADVANCED is pleased to announce a partnership with The Ridgeway Clinic as we now offer in-person care along with virtual care publicly funded and covered by OHIP.