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We are living in unprecedented times At the time of writing, the World Health Organization declared the 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a public health emergency of international concern Before COVID-19, in any health care setting, engaging face-to-face with wound care patients was considered preferable and important to evaluate and manage the patient's wound In the outpatient wound care department, as one example, patients would travel to be seen by the wound care provider However, based on the severity of COVID-19, healthcare workers must now implement alternative "virtual services" to treat their patients Here, Hess talks about the smart wound care workflows presented by expanded telehealth services Telehealth, telemedicine, and related terms generally refer to the exchange of medical information from one site to another through electronic communication to improve a patient's health There are three main types of virtual services physicians and other professionals can provide to Medicare beneficiaries: Medicare telehealth visits, virtual check-ins, and e-visits

Purpose To provide an overview of the steps needed to prepare the wound bed for healing. Target audience This continuing-education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in learning about the process for preparing the wound bed for healing. Learning objectives After reading the article and taking the test, the participant will be able to: 1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skin. 2. Describe the wound healing process, the local and systemic factors that may impair healing, and the parameters that assess the wound status. 3. Describe the steps in the process to prepare the wound bed for healing.