WoundCentrics to Participate in NALTH 2026 LTCH Education Conference 

WoundCentrics is proud to participate in the National Association of Long Term Hospitals’ 2026 Annual LTCH Education Conference, taking place April 7–9 in Orlando, Florida. 

The conference brings together clinical and operational leaders committed to advancing care across long-term acute care hospitals. Stuart Oertli, COO of WoundCentrics, will co-moderate the newly launched Wound Care Leaders Forum alongside Bob Desotelle, and Colleen DeGroot, PA-C, a wound care provider with WoundCentrics, will also attend. 

Advancing Wound Care Leadership in LTCH Settings

The new Wound Care Leaders Forum will create space for LTCH leaders to collaborate, share practical experience, and explore evidence-based approaches that strengthen clinical performance and patient outcomes. 

Discussion topics include: 

  • Pressure injury prevention 

  • Wound treatment standards 

  • Advanced wound care therapies 

  • Workforce education and training 

  • Length-of-stay optimization 

  • Operational efficiency 

For LTCHs caring for patients with medically complex wounds, a coordinated approach to wound management can support both quality of care and broader operational goals. The forum will encourage the kind of shared learning that helps leaders translate best practices into sustainable programs. 

Stuart Oertli to Co-Moderate New Forum

Stuart Oertli has been selected to co-moderate the newly launched Wound Care Leaders Forum at the conference. 

His role highlights WoundCentrics’ involvement in national conversations around wound care leadership, evidence-based practice, and operational excellence in LTCH settings. 

Colleen DeGroot to Attend

Colleen DeGroot, PA-C, a wound care provider with WoundCentrics, will join peers from across the country to exchange insights and advance best practices in wound care. 

Her participation reflects the value WoundCentrics places on connecting frontline clinical expertise with broader industry collaboration. 

WoundCentrics’ Longstanding NALTH Membership

WoundCentrics has been a member of NALTH for 11 years and values the organization’s work on behalf of the LTCH community. 

That longstanding relationship reinforces the company’s continued support for education, collaboration, and stronger wound care programming in long-term acute care settings. 

Support for Wound Care Programs

Organizations looking to build, expand, or strengthen a wound care clinic can partner with WoundCentrics for support. 

Suggested internal links for the website version: 

  • Physician-led wound care programs — services page 

  • Hyperbaric medicine support — hyperbaric medicine page 

  • Build or strengthen your wound care clinic — contact page 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NALTH 2026 Annual LTCH Education Conference?

The National Association of Long Term Hospitals will host its 2026 Annual LTCH Education Conference April 7–9 in Orlando. 

What is the Wound Care Leaders Forum?

The Wound Care Leaders Forum is a newly launched forum focused on strengthening clinical excellence in LTCH settings through collaboration, evidence-based practice, and shared expertise. Topics include pressure injury prevention, treatment standards, advanced therapies, workforce training, length-of-stay optimization, and operational efficiency. 

Who from WoundCentrics is participating?

Stuart Oertli, COO of WoundCentrics, will co-moderate the forum alongside Bob Desotelle, and Colleen DeGroot, PA-C, will also attend the conference. 

How long has WoundCentrics been a NALTH member?

WoundCentrics has proudly been a member of NALTH for 11 years. 

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