The Saint Elizabeth Regional Burn and Wound Care Center is internationally recognized
for outstanding research and for providing the latest treatments and procedures
for serious burns or for wounds that will not heal.
For Burn Care: The Saint Elizabeth burn center is the region’s first dedicated burn unit, continuing
to saves lives throughout the multi-state region. The medical team here helps
each burn patient, adult or child make a physical, emotional and psychological
recovery. From initial assessment through the ongoing healing process, a highly
skilled and caring multidisciplinary team uses the most current and effective
therapies.
Specially trained: The members of the burn team are specially-trained surgeons, nurses, physical
and occupational therapists, social workers, nutrition and pharmacy consultants,
respiratory therapists, pastoral care staff and volunteers. The Burn Center is
verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons. The center includes an outpatient burn clinic for less serious burns or follow-up
care for severe burns.
Homeland Security Nurses from the Saint Elizabeth Burn Center are on the Homeland Security national
bio-terrorism and disaster team. Our nurses were specifically requested to assist
at times of national need including with the Pentagon victims from 9/11 and one
year later for the Rhode Island nightclub fire.
Magnet facility
The excellent nursing teams in the burn center and throughout the medical center
at Saint Elizabeth have earned the prestigious Magnet award---the highest award in nursing.
For Wound Care: When it comes to wound care, the Saint Elizabeth center has an impressive record
of healing sores others thought incurable including many that would have resulted
in amputation. A team of doctors, specially trained nurses, foot care specialists
and lab technologists are experienced in all areas of wound management. Even patients
with long standing wounds may heal in a few months.
Mass Casualty Training Video Click the link below to watch a 35 minute training video demonstrating what can
happen during a mass casualty.