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Healthpoint Biotherapeutics, Fort Worth, Texas, was named 2012 Bronze STEVIE Award Winner for the Video-Training category in the 10th Annual American Business Awards. The award was granted for the SENSES Program, a training DVD with accompanying poster, training card, and recognition pins, which was developed to educate caregivers in the long-term-care setting on how to recognize the signs of potential pressure ulcer development. The SENSES Program utilizes natural senses to identify pressure ulcer risks during routine patient care. These natural SENSES include Look, Listen, Smell, Touch, and, finally, Share observations with colleagues and in documentation.

 

[Black up-pointing triangle]Information:http://www.healthpointbio.com

 

Net Health Systems has acquired Wound Care Strategies, Inc, developers of the TPS Electronic Medical Record software for wound care providers. The combined companies are reported to support the clinical information systems of more than 50% of the wound clinics in the United States. Wound Care Strategies Founder and President, Cathy Thomas Hess, BSN, RN, CWOCN, will join Net Health Systems as Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, bringing more than 25 years of experience in wound care to the Net Health management team.

 

[Black up-pointing triangle]Information:http://www.woundexpert.com