Higher Risk Foot Care
A comprehensive lower limb and foot exam for patient with diabetes and/or peripheral vascular disease to determine their potential risk of foot complications secondary to diabetes and/or peripheral vascular disease.
Ask about a referral to our Foot Care Clinic if you have any of the following:
- Have poor circulation in your legs
- Are diabetic
Our Foot Care nurses work collaboratively with:
- Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
- Our Wound Management Nurse
- Our Diabetic Educator
- Quinte Health Care Corporation (QHC)
- Community services providers
Goals
The goals of the Foot Care Clinic are to:
- Promote comfortable and safe mobility
- Reduce the risk of skin breakdown, skin ulcers and toe or foot amputation
- Improve your ability to manage your own foot care if possible
- Provide competent foot care for eligible patients who are unable to manage their own foot care
Services
Our Foot Care Clinic Nurses will:
- Monitor your skin condition and circulation
- Provide foot care as needed
- Review information with you about footwear
- Refer you for pressure relief and orthotics as needed
- Provide education to help you take care of your feet at home if appropriate
- Arrange follow-up appointments or referrals as needed
Higher Risk Foot Care Team
TEAM: Kate Martin, Lynn Hastings RPN/FCN,
Shanon D'Attoma RPN/FCN, Dr. Cliff Rice
Link of Interest
Stepping Forward Plan - Re-opening plan
Foot Care Community Resources List
Foot Care - Community Care for Seniors
Foot Care - Canadian Diabetes Association
Location and Days of Operation
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Harbourview Clinic
35 Bridge Street Suite 1, Picton, ON
Sandbanks Medical Centre
12 Prince Edward Drive, Wellington, ON
Contact Information
Shanon D'Attoma RPN/FCN
613-476-0400 ext. 216 (Picton)
613-399-1281 (Wellington)
Lynn Hastings, RPN/FCN
613-476-0400 ext. 216 (Picton)
613-399-1281 (Wellington)