What is Nursing Foot Care:
•
A
foot care nurse is a Registered Nurse or a Registered Practical Nurse, who has
taken in addition to their formal training as a nurse, specialized training in
foot care. They usually collaborate with
a team of health care professionals to help keep a person mobile and pain-free.
• Advanced
Foot Care Nurses can provide treatment to high risk clients including those
with arthritis, autoimmune disorders and diabetes.
• Foot
Care Nurses are primary health care providers and there is no medical referral
necessary to access these services.
• The
College of Nurses of Ontario governs the profession and is responsible for
protecting the public, standards of practice, disciplinary issues, quality
assurance and maintenance of competency.
• Foot
Care Nurses in general deal with the nails and skin of the foot.
• Nursing
foot care is considered a “dry treatment”, which means, there is no soaking of
the feet as per the College of Nurses guidelines due to infection control
purposes. The Foot Care Nurse uses an
approved cleanser and nail/callus softener to achieve the same affect as soaking
the feet in a basin.
• Each
individual will have a specific care plan tailored to their foot care needs but
it is most common for clients to have scheduled foot care treatments every 4-8
weeks.
If
you have Extended Health Care (EHC) insurance you may be eligible for all
or part of your treatment to be reimbursed. Your employer, human resource
representative, or union will be able to provide information as to the details
of your coverage for Nursing Foot Care under your EHC plan. Your receipts may
also be applied as a tax deduction where applicable.
Common Conditions That Can Be Successfully
Treated With Regular Foot Care Treatments:
•
Reducing
thick, hard, and fungal nails
•
Reduction
of calluses
•
Removal
of corns
•
Treatment
of ingrown toenails
•
Reducing
serious complications that often arise in diabetic clients
•
Health
teaching to promote healthy feet
About Jessica Hecktus:
·
Registered
Practical Nurse - RPN
·
Advanced
Foot Care Nurse - AFCN
Jessica
is a Registered Practical Nurse and is a member in good standing with the
College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), and the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO). She
graduated from Conestoga College in 2008 and is certified in Basic and Advanced
Foot Care.
With
her extensive years of nursing experience, Jessica has seen many cases of
neglected feet. These cases are often due to problems with accessibility, poor vision, circulation problems or
diabetes. Fortunately, most foot problems are avoidable with the proper
preventative care and maintenance. Jessica believes that the option to have
regular foot care treatments offers the potential for improved mobility,
reduced pain, and a higher quality of life. Her main focus is to provide the highest quality of
foot care as the first line of defense against foot issues that can ultimately
affect someone’s overall health and wellness.
NEW PATIENTS WELCOME!
Jessica is currently available Mondays and Wednesdays.
No referral required.
Call 519-662-4441 to schedule your appointment today.
