A Novel Mobile Application Facilitates Wound Consultations, Therapy Orders and Outcomes Management

Advancements in mobile technology have permeated many aspects of everyday life and are now being highly leveraged in the healthcare field.  Thus, a novel mobile app* has been recently developed for major mobile device platforms that provides useful features and tools for clinicians at their immediate disposal.

This mobile app is designed and developed based on clinician needs and input. Patient information is encrypted, securely transmitted, and stored via this mobile app, which meets the highest standards set by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The Connect and Consult function of this new app* streamlines communication between the clinician and industry wound care experts by sharing wound images and descriptions in a standardized manner, which enables a productive discussion regarding potential treatment options.  This can help alleviate frustrations caused by missed phone calls and possibly lessen the need for bedside consults.  The Order Therapy function offers a mobile solution that simplifies and expedites the ordering of negative pressure wound therapy^† with the ability to submit a valid prescription through the app.  The ease and simplicity of placing a therapy order via the app may help ease some day-to-day burdens.  The Manage Outcomes function allows clinicians to share patient wound healing information, required by payers for medical necessity, in a quick, simple and direct way.  Insurance companies require healing metrics at regular intervals to enable the patient to continue benefiting from current therapies.  Finally, the Product Guides feature gives clinicians instant access to the most current product information relevant to their needs. 

The combination of these features and tools in one easy-to-use mobile application is an industry first and is an example of recent technology advancements in the healthcare arena designed to positively affect the clinician experience.

*iOn Healing™ Mobile App, ^†V.A.C.® Therapy (KCI, an Acelity company, San Antonio, TX)