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Martha R. Kelso
Board Member Spotlight: Martha R. Kelso, a national expert in mobile wound care and regulatory strategy.
Martha R. Kelso, Founder and Chief Regulatory Officer of Wound Care Plus, LLC, is a national leader in mobile wound care. Her “trunk-to-bed” model brings advanced, on-site wound treatment to post-acute settings, improving outcomes and reducing costs. A passionate educator and regulatory expert, Martha has trained thousands of clinicians and advised on policies, reimbursement, and technologies. She serves as a legal expert, author, and nonprofit board member, all while advocating for patient-centered care and industry innovation.
From Trunk to Bedside: Revolutionizing Wound Care Delivery
Martha R. Kelso, RN, CHWS, DAPWCA, HBOT, is a trailblazer in mobile wound care and healthcare innovation.
As Founder and Chief Regulatory Officer of Wound Care Plus, LLC, she pioneered the “trunk-to-bed” model delivering advanced wound care directly to patients in post-acute and long-term care settings. This model reduces hospitalizations, improves outcomes, and makes high-quality skin and wound treatment accessible to medically complex and mobility-limited patients; a key priority for the Coalition for At-Risk Skin (CARS).
Role on the CARS Board
As a Board Member of CARS, Martha strengthens the coalition’s mission through:
• Insight on real-world challenges in post-acute wound care
• Guidance on compliance, reimbursement, and documentation
• Support for scalable, innovative skin care models
• Advocacy for underserved and at-risk populations
Her mobile care expertise aligns with CARS’ focus on equity, access, and prevention in skin health.
📘 Explore the full CARS Consensus Document and learn more about Catherine’s role in shaping the future of at-risk skin care.
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