BOX 1. WOC Nursing Team Process for Use of Telehealth Consultations.

Provider will use facility-approved photography software to capture the area(s) of concern for the patient electronic medical record. A device with measurements in centimeters should be placed next to the wound for dimensional purposes. Provider initiates orders for a WOC nurse consult with the reason for consult indicated. Provider will ensure the photographs are clear images. WOC nursing team member will review the patient EMR, including photographs incorporated into the patient record. The WOC nursing team member performing the consult will complete via face-to-face or technology. This can include obtaining information from the bedside nurse regarding wound or ostomy specifics such as, but not limited to, size, wound measurements in length × width × depth in cm, odor, drainage, erythema, and warmth, induration. Documentation of the WOC nurse consult within the patient EMR will be completed per established requirements. Communication with nursing staff and providers to occur via facility-approved methods (ie, text to physician, phone conversations, etc).