ALC Health is delighted to announce the launch of a new specialty program, ALC Advanced Wound Care. Scott Zingsheim, DNP, FNP-BC will lead this new initiative, bringing years of expertise in this critical field to the ALC family of services.
Serious chronic wounds are a growing, costly concern across the U.S. As the population ages and other chronic conditions increase, the need for effective wound solutions is growing rapidly. Almost seven million Americans suffer from chronic wounds, at a cost of nearly $50 billion, with Medicare alone accounting for over $15 billion of that spending. Many of those wounds result from pressure injuries, diabetes, and peripheral artery disease, more common among older adults and those in long-term care communities. ALC Advanced Wound Care offers real solutions and healing to this vulnerable population.
Anthony Siciliano, ALC CEO and founder, had this to say, “We are thrilled to have Scott Zingsheim join our team and lead ALC Advanced Wound Care. His dedication to patient-centered care and his extensive experience in wound care align perfectly with our mission to provide high-quality, compassionate care to those who need it most. Scott’s expertise will be invaluable as we expand our services to address the growing need for effective wound care solutions among older adults and those in long-term care.”
Scott F. Zingsheim, DNP, FNP-BC, is a Family Nurse Practitioner with 9+ years of experience in wound care both in the home and hospital setting. He earned his Doctorate in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati, where his DNP project focused on reducing hospital-acquired pressure injuries.
We sat down with Scott recently to learn more about him and why he’s excited about working with ALC Health.
“ALC is as passionate about quality patient care as I am. It’s exciting to be able to bring these advanced care technologies to a population with such a high prevalence of serious, chronic wounds.”
Scott’s path to wound care practitioner is an interesting one. He served for 21 years in the Air Force as part of the Wisconsin Air National Guard as a mechanic on F-16 fighters. He followed in the footsteps of his father, who served on the medical side of the same unit.
Prior to obtaining his DNP, he created and ran a successful wound care program at a safety net hospital in Chicago that has since been translated into use at two other Chicago safety net hospitals as well. Scott is passionate about patient-centered care and patient engagement with a focus on involving his patients in their care. He enjoys exercise, camping, and time with family in his spare time.
Scott talked about the importance of connecting with patients, of understanding what’s important to them as a way to motivate them to take an active role in their healing process. Too often, he said, patients aren’t actively engaged in their own healing. “They’re seen through the lens of their problem, rather than as unique individuals. I work hard to change that and connect with them in a genuine way.”
He talked about a hospital patient he once saw who was viewed by others on the unit as difficult and uncooperative. His wounds were serious, and his lack of cooperation didn’t foretell a positive outcome. Over time, Scott was able to build a relationship with the patient who, although remaining uncommunicative beyond a few grunts, seemed to listen. A later encounter with the patient proved that to be true. “When I got home,” he told Scott, “I told my family everything they had to do to help me get better, and we all did it. You may not have realized it, but I listened to everything you said. And I got better.”
When asked about his approach to patient care, Scott highlighted three core principles: “My primary goal is always to heal. Beyond that, I strive to make every patient feel truly seen and heard, recognizing them as individuals rather than just their conditions. Ultimately, I aim to make a meaningful impact on their journey, helping them move toward a better, healthier life.”
Welcome, Scott. We’re excited to be on this journey together.