Wound Care

What wound care services does Partners In Community Nursing (PICN) provide?

TL;DR: PICN’s Wound Care service includes conservative sharp debridement, compression therapy, diabetic wound management, negative pressure wound therapy, bedside vascular (doppler) assessments, and use of appropriate medical products delivered as part of PICN’s community nursing and home care offerings. Partners In Community Nursing (PICN) lists Wound Care as a specialized service and an application of its community nursing and home care programs. The PICN nursing team and visiting nurses perform comprehensive wound assessments, forward recommendations to physicians, and provide in-home or community-based care across Durham Region, including Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, and Oshawa.

Who performs wound care at PICN and are they trained in wound management?

TL;DR: PICN’s visiting nurses and nursing team deliver wound care, and PICN states that nurses are trained through wound care education series provided by wound consultants. Visiting nurses who belong to PICN deliver wound care and other community services. The landing page explains PICN’s goal that all nurses are trained via a wound care series put on and paid for by wound consultants; assessments and treatment recommendations are forwarded to physicians. For individual nurse certification details, contact PICN via the main phone or Careers/Career Opportunities pages.

How often will a nurse come to change my wound dressing?

TL;DR: Frequency of dressing changes is determined by the nurse based on wound assessment; some products used by PICN remain effective for several days and do not require daily changes. During a Wound Care visit, the PICN nurse completes a comprehensive assessment and decides the dressing-change schedule appropriate for the wound type and product used. PICN’s wound care is delivered in homes and community settings across Durham Region, so visit frequency is tailored to clinical need rather than a fixed daily schedule; call PICN or use the service request form to discuss visit cadence.

Does PICN provide compression stocking measurement and fitting?

TL;DR: No — PICN does not provide compression stocking measurement or fitting through its nursing services. Compression stocking measurement and fitting are provided by certified compression stocking fitters at the TMSS store, not by PICN nurses. PICN nurses may recommend compression therapy as part of wound care or vascular-related care, but all compression stocking fittings are completed in-store by TMSS certified fitters. Individuals in Durham Region—including Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Bowmanville, Courtice, Port Perry, Uxbridge, and surrounding communities—can visit TMSS for professional compression stocking measurement and fitting. If compression therapy is recommended as part of a care plan, PICN nurses may guide clients toward appropriate services, including certified fitters at TMSS for accurate measurement and proper compression garment selection.

Where does PICN deliver wound care in Durham Region?

TL;DR: PICN delivers wound care throughout Durham Region, explicitly naming Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa, Brooklin, Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle, and surrounding communities; services are delivered in homes and community settings. Partners In Community Nursing serves the Durham Region and lists specific municipalities where wound care is available. Wound care is delivered in client homes and other community locations, and PICN can confirm service availability for a specific address via the online service request form or by phone.

How do I request wound care, make a referral, or start service with PICN?

TL;DR: You can start a service request via PICN’s online JotForm service request form, call the main phone 905.665.1711 or toll-free 1.800.564.9534, or follow Ontario Health at Home referral pathways for funded assessments. PICN maintains a Start Service Request form linked from the Wound Care page and a Contact page; this is the explicit access path for wound care and other services. Most services can also be accessed through Ontario Health at Home referrals; PICN’s contact points can explain next steps and funding options.

Is wound care funded by Ontario Health at Home or private insurance?

TL;DR: Most PICN services, including wound care, are funded at no cost for eligible clients through Ontario Health at Home (OHaH); PICN also accepts private insurance and private payment arrangements. The landing page notes that most services are funded through Ontario Health at Home for eligible clients and provides the OHaH referral link and telephone pathways. When eligibility or coverage is not specified, PICN can discuss private insurance or private payment options via phone or the online request form.

What accessibility and emergency protocols apply to PICN’s wound care services?

TL;DR: PICN follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) via a published AODA Plan and maintains a 24/7 emergency protocol instructing clients to call 911 for emergencies and PICN’s main number for non-urgent needs. PICN publishes an AODA Plan and commits to following AODA guidelines to make services accessible across settings. For urgent or life‑threatening events, PICN’s emergency protocol directs callers to 911; for non-emergencies PICN’s 24/7 contact numbers provide options and guidance. If you have specific accessibility needs, note them when you contact PICN or use the service request form.

Why choose Partners In Community Nursing (PICN) for wound care?

TL;DR: PICN is a community-based nursing provider serving Durham Region since 1998, offering family-centred, flexible in-home and community wound care delivered by visiting nurses with targeted training and links to regional referral and funding partners. PICN emphasizes values such as flexibility, compassion, and family-centred care and provides wound care as part of its community nursing and home care services. The organization coordinates with Ontario Health at Home for funded access when appropriate and highlights comprehensive assessments, physician communication, and specialized therapies as practical strengths.

Does PICN offer specialized wound therapies like negative pressure wound therapy or IV support?

TL;DR: Yes — PICN’s Wound Care service explicitly lists negative pressure wound therapy and bedside vascular (doppler) assessments; when IV therapies are required, PICN also provides home IV services as part of its community nursing scope. The Wound Care page names negative pressure therapy and bedside vascular assessments among clinical offerings. PICN also provides Intravenous (IV) Therapy as a separate home-based service that can be coordinated with wound care if clinically indicated; visiting nurses coordinate care and liaise with physicians during assessment.