In the world of Infection Control in Wound Care and Healing, numbers tell a story. They measure progress, benchmark excellence, and reveal truths about how care is delivered. At Encompass Healthcare, there’s one number we hold above all others: zero.
For more than 30 years, we have treated thousands of patients with complex wounds, chronic illnesses, and immune-compromised conditions—yet in all that time, we have never had a single case of:
- Patient-to-patient transmission
- Employee-to-patient transmission
- Patient-to-employee transmission
Not once. Not in three decades.
How Does That Happen?
It’s not luck. It’s not coincidence. It’s the result of building safety into every layer of our practice—long before “infection control” became a healthcare buzzword. While others scrambled to adopt new protocols during public health crises, we were already living them, day in and day out.
At Encompass Healthcare, safety is not a checklist—it’s a culture. From the moment a patient enters our facility, every interaction, every treatment, and every surface is part of a seamless infection-prevention system. This includes:
- Private treatment rooms to eliminate cross-contamination risk
- Meticulous sterilization of all equipment and surfaces between every patient
- Staff training that exceeds national standards, with constant refreshers and updates
- Proactive screening for symptoms or risk factors before a patient even walks in the door
Why It Matters to Our Patients
When you come to Encompass Healthcare, you’re not just seeking Infection Control in Wound Care and Healing—you’re entrusting us with your health, and in many cases, your recovery from serious illness or injury. We take that responsibility personally. For immunocompromised patients or those with chronic wounds, avoiding even a minor infection can mean the difference between healing and setback.
This zero-transmission record means our patients can focus entirely on their treatment and recovery without the added worry of contracting something new during care.
A Legacy of Infection Control in Wound Care and Healing Worth Preserving
Thirty years of zero transmissions isn’t just a milestone—it’s a promise. It’s a testament to our philosophy that patient safety and successful outcomes are inseparable. Every policy we design, every training we complete, every extra minute we take to clean and prepare a room is part of that promise.
We’re proud of our record. But more importantly, we’re committed to protecting it—for the next 30 years and beyond.At Encompass Healthcare, your health is never compromised. Not by chance. Not by oversight. Not on our watch.
