This special podcast is part of the brand-new Wound Talk Wednesday series. We sit down with Krissy Fawcett and Kurt Holifield to explore the clinical evolution of Hypochlorous Acid from a traditional soak to a versatile gel for wound care. Krissy and Kurt share how Vashe® wound solution is revolutionizing wound hygiene by mimicking the body’s natural immune response. They highlight the product’s unique ability to be gentle enough for sensitive areas like eyelids and neonatal skin, yet potent enough to disrupt stubborn biofilms and reset the wound’s pH balance.
Wound Talk Wednesday is a series proudly supported by leading innovators in wound care. The series delivers cutting-edge insights directly from the industry’s forefront on the latest products, services, and best practices that are shaping the future of WOC care.
This podcast is supported by Urgo. The WOCN® Society does not endorse or support products or services.
Resources:
Therapeutic wound and skin cleansing: Clinical evidence and recommendations by International Wound Infection Institute (IWII)
About the Speakers:
Dr. Kristina Fawcett, DNP, NP-C, CWS, has over two decades of specialized expertise in wound care. She has been a member of the WOCN for over 15 years. Dr. Krissy has been instrumental in developing outpatient programs while advancing evidence-based practices in hospital settings throughout our community. Her experience spans all areas of healthcare, giving her a comprehensive understanding of patient needs across different care environments.
Currently practicing at Valley Wound Care Specialists, Dr. Krissy is passionate about advancing wound care knowledge through education and collaboration. She works closely with industry leaders to evaluate innovative treatment modalities, always with an eye toward comprehensive patient care that addresses both clinical needs and individual treatment goals.
Kurt Holifield, FNP-C, CWS, is a highly experienced board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner Wound and Ostomy Nurse with more than 20 years of dedicated service in healthcare. Grounded in a passion for compassionate, patient-centered care, Kurt brings a comprehensive clinical background spanning cardiovascular intensive care, specialty hospital settings, subacute and long-term acute care (LTAC), and advanced outpatient wound management. Since joining Valley Wound Care Specialists in February 2024, Kurt serves as a Wound Medicine Advanced Practice Nurse, focused on treating the whole patient — not just the wound. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patients with complex chronic conditions. He is proficient in a broad range of advanced wound care modalities and is passionate about advancing the wound medicine specialty.
Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.