NE1 Wound Assessment Tool
- NE1 Wound Assessment Tool helps reduce errors and promotes accurate wound assessment1
- Standardizes wound documentation, which can be used for administrative review and can be of assistance in potential litigation1.
- Drives appropriate reimbursement due to more accurate wound assessments; clear, point-of-care instructions and use tips
- Horizontal and vertical rulers provide consistent, precise wound measurements in cm and mm
- Adhesive back gently holds the disposable, single-use tool in place
1. Young DL, Estocado N, Landers MR, Black J. A Pilot Study Providing Evidence for the Validity of a New Tool to Improve Assignment of National pressure injury Advisory Panel Stage to pressure injuries.Advances in Skin & Wound Care. April 2011:(24)4:168-75.
-
Hazardous: limited order quantity; no air shipments
-
Item Temperature Control
For your business
To view pricing and availability
Ordering Information
Report Incorrect Product InformationTo see product options, make selections below.
| Adhesive |
|
| Latex Free |
|
| Product Type |
|
| UNSPSC |
|
Consistent and Accurate Wound Assessment
Designed by a certified wound specialist, the NE1 Wound Assessment Tool helps clinical staff assess and document wounds. It encourages a consistent, useful, and thorough approach to this critical step in the treatment process.
NE1 is setting a new standard for wound assessment and has quickly become the go-to tool for wound specialists across the nation.
Measure the Benefits
- PRECISION: Horizontal and vertical rulers for consistent, precise wound measurements in cm and mm.
- CONSISTENCY: Clear point-of-care instructions and use tips.
- ACCURACY: Full color wound guide increases assessment validity
- ACCOUNTABILITY: Captures clinician’s signature, date and patient data
- FUNCTIONALITY: Adhesive back gently holds the disposable, single-use tool in place.
Hear from the inventor:
Click to view Clinical Support. | Watch an informational webinar featuring Daniel Young, PT, DPT and Nancy Estocado, PT, CWS
How It Works
Point-of-care instructions on the product packaging help ensure consistent and correct usage. Online training is also available to help make staff training easy and efficient.
Awards & Accolades
- HCA Innovators Award, Quality & Patient Safety category
- WOCN conference accepted abstract on wound identification
- NPUAP Research Committee: accepted abstract on wound identification
- Advances in Skin & Wound Care: manuscript accepted for publication
References:
1. Young DL, Estocado N, Landers MR, Black J. A Pilot Study Providing Evidence for the Validity of a New Tool to Improve Assignment of National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Stage to Pressure Ulcers. Advances in Skin & Wound Care. April 2011:(24)4:168-75.
2. Young, Daniel L. PT, DPT; Shen, Jay J. PhD; Estocado, Nancy PT, BS, CWS; Landers, Merrill R. PT, DPT, OCS. Financial Impact of Improved Pressure Ulcer Staging in the Acute Hospital with Use of a New Tool, the NE1 Wound Assessment Tool. Advances in Skin & Wound Care. Vol. 25 No. 4. April 2012.
-
/catalog/includes/play-video.jsp?url=http://player.vimeo.com/video/119776996