Six Sticky Wickets that Commonly Occur in Wound Care Litigation©

With wound care litigation on the rise, it is prudent for healthcare professionals and facilities to engage in preventive legal care (1).  One approach is to analyze common problems that occur in wound care lawsuits.  Based on a review of over forty legal cases, Six Sticky Wickets are identified and approaches for managing them are elaborated in this poster.
The Six Sticky Wickets include:
1.    24/7 coverage, holidays & vacations
2.    Scope of practice
3.    Symptom management
4.    SCALE (2)
5.    Communication to the patient’s circle of care & other healthcare professionals
6.    Documentation