Haywood Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center Earns National Award for Quality Wound Care

Haywood Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center, a department of Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC), has been recognized as a Center of Excellence recipient by Healogics, the nation’s leading provider of advanced wound care services.

This distinguished award recognizes wound care centers that demonstrate exceptional clinical outcomes, strong patient satisfaction, and a commitment to clinical excellence. Centers earning this recognition must meet rigorous performance standards, including patient satisfaction scores of 92% or higher, an adjusted comprehensive healing rate of 83% or higher, and completion of annual clinical competency requirements.

“We are proud of the outstanding work being done by our team at Haywood Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center,” said Sue Shugart, FACHE, CPPS, CEO of HRMC. “This recognition reflects their dedication to delivering high-quality, compassionate care and helping patients heal from wounds that can have a significant impact on their health, mobility, and quality of life.”

Haywood Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center provides advanced, specialized treatment for patients suffering from chronic or non-healing wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, infections, and other complex wounds. The center offers a comprehensive range of advanced therapies, including negative pressure wound therapy, total contact casting, bioengineered tissue products, advanced dressings, growth factor therapies, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

“Chronic wounds can be painful, disruptive, and difficult to manage without specialized care,” Shugart said. “We are grateful to have this service available locally for patients in Haywood County and the surrounding region, and we are thankful for the physicians, clinicians, and staff who make this level of care possible.”

The multidisciplinary team at Haywood Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center is dedicated to providing personalized, evidence-based care to promote healing, reduce complications, and improve quality of life for patients.