Wound Care
Professional Treatment for Wound Healing
Partners in Community Nursing completes comprehensive wound assessments, which are then forwarded to physicians with our recommendations for best practice treatments.
Our wound care services include:
Conservative sharp debridement
Compression therapy
Diabetic wound management
Negative pressure wound therapy
Bedside vascular assessments via doppler studies
Utilization of appropriate medical products
Services: Wound Care
Frequently Asked Questions
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It is the goal of Partners in Community Nursing that all nurses are trained and educated through a wound care series put on and paid for by our wound consultants.
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The nurse will determine how often the dressing needs to be changed based on their assessment of the wounds. Some wounds do not require daily changes, and many products we use are effective if left on for several days.
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Yes, Partners in Community Nursing has certified compression stocking fitters available to measure for the appropriate stockings.
24/7 Availability Our nursing care is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us at 905.665.1711 or toll-free at 1.800.564.9534.
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General Inquiries & Service Requests
PICN provides nursing services throughout Durham Region, including Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa, Brooklin, Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle, and surrounding communities.
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For nursing positions and career inquiries, visit our careers page or call our main number to speak with our recruitment team.
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PICN Information
Partners in Community Nursing - Serving Durham Region families with excellence, compassion, and expertise since 1998.
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Nursing Care:
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Administrative Support:
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
After-hours support:
24/7 on-call nurse available for urgent concerns
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Most services are funded at no cost through Ontario Health at Home (OHaH) for eligible clients. Inquire with your doctor today.
Self Referral:
Anyone can make a referral to us on your behalf and with your consent – a family doctor, friend, family member, caregiver, neighbour and even you, yourself.
Simply give us a call at 310-2222 (no area code required).
or online at: https://ontariohealthathome.ca/document/central-east-request-for-assessment-form/Private Insurance
We also accept private insurance and private payment arrangements. Contact us to discuss funding options for your specific care needs.
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PICN is committed to accessibility and follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) guidelines. Our office and services are designed to accommodate individuals with diverse accessibility needs.
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We provide 24 hour/day service. In an emergency situation, please call 911, Otherwise please call 905.665.1711 and carefully listen to the voice message as it will provide you with the appropriate options.