The Wound Care Center^® case management program helps collaborate efforts between the nursing staff and wound specialist and focuses on healing the patient's wound without interfering with the physician’s  responsibilities for the overall care of the patient.  Under this system, a specialized team evaluates and treats the wound, establishes measures to prevent its recurrence and informs the primary care physician of the patient’s progress.  Some of the benefits of the case management approach include a high level of limb salvage in severe wounds, earlier recovery, less hospitalization and prevention of prolonged and/or permanent disability.