Improving Value of Care for Patients With Severe Stasis Dermatitis

Inpatient order set and ambulatory care guide offer guidance on initial compression to decrease edema, obtaining gradient compression stockings, how to access evaluation by vascular medicine for pain or dermatology for evaluation of allergic contact dermatitis if itch persists, etc

"Home Care aides trained about use of compression stockings and use of motivational interviewing as a tool to help patients make behavior changes to reduce leg swelling. This is part of our 'tool kit'.~There will be a focus group comprised of providers. This focus group will explore the perceptions of the providers and what unmet needs remain for the patients."

Engaged physical therapists to evaluate patients for ability to don stockings, to assess need for strengthening exercises or leg exercises to improve venous return. This is part of our 'tool kit'