The Wound Care Center at Northern Nevada Medical Center Earns National Recognition as Center of Distinction
The Wound Care Center at Northern Nevada Medical Center has received three Healogics Awards for their outstanding care of wound care patients. The clinic was recognized as a 2023 Center of Distinction and honored with the Clinical Excellence and President’s Circle Awards.
“Our team is committed to providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients and these awards are a testament to that commitment,” said Todd Inman, MD, Wound Care Center Medical Director. “We are proud to continually meet national standards of care for the well-being of our patients.”
Wound Care Services at Northern Nevada Medical Center
All three awards were based on various metrics and the Wound Care Center met certain thresholds to receive the awards. The Center was recognized as a Center of Distinction for achieving outstanding clinical outcomes for 12 consecutive months, including a patient satisfaction rate higher than 92 percent. Being recognized with the Clinical Excellence and President’s Circle Awards required the Center to score in the top 10 percent of eligible Healogics centers, and achieve clinical and operational excellence through various metrics.
The Wound Care Center at Northern Nevada Medical Center offers advanced treatments for patients with chronic wounds, including two hyperbaric chambers for oxygen therapy to treat slow- and non-healing wounds. A variety of wound care issues are treated, including venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, non-healing surgical wounds, trauma wounds and more.
“Healogics is a leader in providing and abiding by national standards for wound care services and we are proud to have been recognized by the organization as a Center of Distinction for 11 years in a row,” said AJ Flock, RN, Wound Care Clinic Director at Northern Nevada Medical Center. “Maintaining these standards is important because it shows a commitment to quality for the safety of our patients and community.”