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Wound Care Nurse metrics and KPIs

What are Wound Care Nurse metrics?

Finding the right Wound Care Nurse metrics can be daunting, especially when you're busy working on your day-to-day tasks. This is why we've curated a list of examples for your inspiration.

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Examples of Wound Care Nurse metrics and KPIs

Metrics for Wound Care Performance

  • 1. Healing Rate

    The percentage of wounds that heal within a specified timeframe

    What good looks like for this metric: 70-90% healing within 12 weeks

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Implement evidence-based treatment protocols
    • Provide ongoing staff training
    • Enhance patient education on wound care
    • Use advanced wound care products
    • Conduct regular wound assessments

  • 2. Patient Satisfaction Score

    Patients’ satisfaction levels with wound care services received

    What good looks like for this metric: Average score of 4.5 out of 5

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Enhance communication with patients and families
    • Reduce wait times for appointments
    • Improve clinic or hospital facilities
    • Offer personalised care plans
    • Gather regular feedback and act on it

  • 3. Infection Rate

    The percentage of wounds that become infected post-treatment

    What good looks like for this metric: Less than 5% infection rate

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Follow strict hygiene protocols
    • Use antimicrobial dressings
    • Educate patients on signs of infection
    • Perform regular wound monitoring
    • Ensure proper wound cleaning during dressing changes

  • 4. Rehospitalisation Rate

    The rate at which patients are readmitted due to wound-related complications

    What good looks like for this metric: Below 10%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Develop comprehensive discharge plans
    • Increase follow-up care and monitoring
    • Address any underlying health issues
    • Provide patients with detailed wound care instructions
    • Use technology to monitor patient progress remotely

  • 5. Cost per Treatment

    Average cost incurred per wound care treatment session

    What good looks like for this metric: $150-$300 per treatment

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Standardise treatment protocols
    • Use cost-effective supplies
    • Minimise unnecessary testing
    • Reduce treatment duration with effective interventions
    • Negotiate better pricing on supplies
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Tracking your Wound Care Nurse metrics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Having a good strategy is only half the effort. You'll increase significantly your chances of success if you commit to a weekly check-in process.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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