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Wound Care
Dealing with a wound after surgery or an injury is much easier when a skilled nurse comes to you. Our registered nurses bring sterile supplies to your home, care for the wound gently, and keep your doctor updated at every step.
- Provided by
- Registered nurses and your Royal care team
- Ordered by
- Your physician or allowed practitioner
- Availability
- Mon to Fri, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with a nurse on call after hours
- Where
- In your home, across 4 Southern California counties
Overview
About Wound Care
Whether you are healing from a recent operation, treating a pressure injury, or tending to a slow-healing diabetic foot ulcer, having a wound at home can feel stressful. Our nurses examine the wound carefully, follow your doctor's treatment orders, and watch closely for early signs of infection.
Because we see you regularly, we can spot subtle changes right away and let your doctor know if your dressing or treatment needs an update. We also pay attention to the bigger picture, including your nutrition, blood sugar, skin pressure, and daily comfort, since all of those play a big role in how well your skin heals.
What's included
- Careful wound measurement and progress tracking at every visit
- Gentle cleaning, irrigation, and sterile dressing changes ordered by your doctor
- Post-surgical incision care, including staple and suture checks
- Pressure injury treatment, skin checks, and prevention strategies
- Diabetic foot ulcer and venous leg ulcer care
- Ostomy and stoma care, including surrounding skin protection
- Close monitoring for signs of infection and direct updates to your doctor
- Clear, hands-on guidance so you and your family know how to protect the dressing between visits
Who it helps
- Patients recovering at home with a new surgical incision
- Anyone healing from a pressure injury or bedsore
- People managing diabetic foot ulcers or circulation-related leg wounds
- Patients with fragile skin tears or traumatic wounds
- Individuals adjusting to a new or existing ostomy
What to expect
Your care, step by step.
Step 1: Assessment
Your nurse reviews your doctor's orders, gently examines and measures the wound, and checks your vital signs.
Step 2: Treatment
We clean and dress the area using the exact sterile supplies and technique prescribed by your physician.
Step 3: Family guidance
We walk you and your loved ones through how to keep the dressing clean, dry, and comfortable between visits.
Step 4: Doctor updates
We document your healing progress, share updates with your doctor, and adjust the routine as the skin closes.
Staying safe
When to call us or your doctor
Our office is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. A registered nurse is always on call by phone after office hours, on weekends, and on holidays.
Call us or your physician if you notice:
- Redness, warmth, or swelling that starts spreading around the wound
- New or heavier drainage, pus, or an unusual odor
- A fever, chills, or feeling generally unwell
- Incision edges pulling apart, or bleeding that does not stop with light pressure
For chest pain, trouble breathing, signs of stroke, severe bleeding or any emergency, call 911.
How often will a nurse come to care for my wound?
Your visit schedule depends on the type of wound and what your doctor orders. Many patients start with several visits a week and taper down to fewer visits as the wound heals.
Can my family learn to change the dressing?
Definitely. Teaching family caregivers is a natural part of what we do. Our nurses demonstrate each step at a comfortable pace and stay right beside you while you practice until you feel confident.
Ask us about Wound Care.
Call us with questions, to make a referral, or to check whether you qualify. A real person answers during office hours, and a registered nurse is on call after hours.