Faculty/Planning Committee

Jeanine Maguire

PhD, MS, MPT, FAAC, CWS
President, PAWSIC; SeekingWhole, LLC
PAWSIC

Jeanine Maguire, a Physical Therapist and Certified Wound Specialist is a visionary leader and PhD scholar dedicated to connecting and building high-performing teams to dramatically improve health care and patient outcomes. With nearly three decades in wound management, Dr. Maguire previously held the impactful role of VP of Skin Health and Wound Management Integrations at Genesis HealthCare, managing a program that scaled technology and standardized care across 500 nursing homes nationwide. Her innovative spirit led her to serve as a Chief Clinical Delivery Officer for a Value Based Care Wound Start-up, where she was a pioneer in building sophisticated care pathways and collaborating with AI engineers to develop evidence-based clinical guidance rules. Her commitment to integrated, patient-centered care culminated in her role as President and co-founder of the rising global non-profit, the Post-Acute Wound Skin Integrity Council (PAWSIC), driving advocacy and educational excellence across the post-acute sector and beyond.

2026 Sessions

PAWSIC: Back to Basics: Selecting the Right Dressing for Every Wound

A return to the essentials of dressing selection—foams, alginates, hydrogels, and more. This foundational session will clarify the role of each dressing type in moisture balance, absorption, and protection. Attendees will leave with renewed confidence in making cost-effective, evidence-based dressing choices.

Moderator

Speaker

Friday, March 20 9:10–10:10 AM
Faculty/Planning Committee

Jeanine Maguire

PhD, MS, MPT, FAAC, CWS
President, PAWSIC; SeekingWhole, LLC
PAWSIC

Jeanine Maguire, a Physical Therapist and Certified Wound Specialist is a visionary leader and PhD scholar dedicated to connecting and building high-performing teams to dramatically improve health care and patient outcomes. With nearly three decades in wound management, Dr. Maguire previously held the impactful role of VP of Skin Health and Wound Management Integrations at Genesis HealthCare, managing a program that scaled technology and standardized care across 500 nursing homes nationwide. Her innovative spirit led her to serve as a Chief Clinical Delivery Officer for a Value Based Care Wound Start-up, where she was a pioneer in building sophisticated care pathways and collaborating with AI engineers to develop evidence-based clinical guidance rules. Her commitment to integrated, patient-centered care culminated in her role as President and co-founder of the rising global non-profit, the Post-Acute Wound Skin Integrity Council (PAWSIC), driving advocacy and educational excellence across the post-acute sector and beyond.

Faculty

Wendy Hooker

BSN, RN, CWS
Clinical Reviewer
Verse Medical

Wendy Hooker is a registered nurse with specialized expertise in wound care and advanced wound dressing utilization. She brings a clinically grounded, evidence-based perspective when collaborating with physicians and nursing teams to support effective wound management and improved patient outcomes.

With extensive hands-on experience in wound assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing evaluation, Wendy has worked across a broad spectrum of acute and chronic wounds. She is well-versed in the appropriate selection and application of wound care dressings, including moisture management, infection control, and advanced therapies. Her clinical background allows her to align product selection with wound etiology, patient condition, and care setting, ensuring dressings are used appropriately and efficiently.

In addition to direct clinical practice, Wendy has significant experience educating healthcare professionals on wound care products and protocols. She excels at translating clinical evidence and product features into practical guidance that supports consistent, high-quality care at the bedside. Her approach emphasizes clinical relevance, ease of use, and outcomes-driven decision-making.

Wendy also brings a strong understanding of documentation standards, utilization considerations, and workflow integration related to wound care dressings. This enables her to engage in meaningful, solution-focused conversations with both physicians and nurses, bridging clinical practice with operational realities.

Overall, Wendy is recognized for her collaborative communication style, clinical credibility, and commitment to advancing best practices in wound care through education, partnership, and evidence-based product utilization.

PAWSIC: Skin Substitutes in Post-Acute Care: A Practical Guide for Providers

This session provides actionable guidance for the use of cellular and tissue-based products in long-term and post-acute settings. A structured checklist will help clinicians determine when and how to apply substitutes, ensuring compliance with regulations and payer expectations. Case-based discussion will emphasize patient selection, documentation, and coordination of care.

Speaker

Friday, March 20 10:25–11:25 AM
Faculty/Planning Committee

Jeanine Maguire

PhD, MS, MPT, FAAC, CWS
President, PAWSIC; SeekingWhole, LLC
PAWSIC

Jeanine Maguire, a Physical Therapist and Certified Wound Specialist is a visionary leader and PhD scholar dedicated to connecting and building high-performing teams to dramatically improve health care and patient outcomes. With nearly three decades in wound management, Dr. Maguire previously held the impactful role of VP of Skin Health and Wound Management Integrations at Genesis HealthCare, managing a program that scaled technology and standardized care across 500 nursing homes nationwide. Her innovative spirit led her to serve as a Chief Clinical Delivery Officer for a Value Based Care Wound Start-up, where she was a pioneer in building sophisticated care pathways and collaborating with AI engineers to develop evidence-based clinical guidance rules. Her commitment to integrated, patient-centered care culminated in her role as President and co-founder of the rising global non-profit, the Post-Acute Wound Skin Integrity Council (PAWSIC), driving advocacy and educational excellence across the post-acute sector and beyond.

Faculty

Julie Rhodovi

MBA, CWCA, LBBH
Consultant
GHH Advisors, LLC

Julie Rhodovi is an accomplished, senior executive level professional, with health care strategy development, revenue cycle, payor and government relations, and contract relations experience. Her experience includes managing contract negotiations, field-based services, oversight of the cross-functional network service experience, and working with interdisciplinary management teams across the country to determine needed relations with payor organizations. She has worked in the post-acute care setting and the payor field for over 30 years, with direct experience in the building and launching of a Medicare Advantage plan. Throughout the past 20 years, Julie's direct focus has been in the wound care space of post-acute care, with specific concentration on the regulations and coverage.
Ms. Rhodovi is a Certified Wound Care Associate (CWCA) with the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM) and the current treasurer with the ABWM Foundation, as a Board of Trustee. She is a founding executive member and treasurer of the Post-Acute Wound and Skin Integrity Council (PAWSIC) and a Board Member on the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders. Ms. Rhodovi holds a master’s in business administration with a concentration in health management and is a certified six sigma lean black belt in healthcare (LBBH).

The Healing Intersection: An Integrated Approach to Nutrition, Sleep, Stress, and Mobility

Optimal wound healing extends far beyond dressings and procedures. Growing evidence supports the essential roles of targeted nutrition, restorative sleep, stress management, and therapeutic mobility in supporting collagen synthesis, angiogenesis, immune function, and tissue regeneration. Conversely, inadequate rest and unmanaged stress can disrupt inflammatory balance and delay recovery, while structured physical therapy interventions enhance circulation, oxygen delivery, and overall function. Framed through an integrated approach to wound care, this session translates science into practical application.

Speaker

Friday, July 10 6:55–7:55 PM
Faculty/Planning Committee

Jeanine Maguire

PhD, MS, MPT, FAAC, CWS
President, PAWSIC; SeekingWhole, LLC
PAWSIC

Jeanine Maguire, a Physical Therapist and Certified Wound Specialist is a visionary leader and PhD scholar dedicated to connecting and building high-performing teams to dramatically improve health care and patient outcomes. With nearly three decades in wound management, Dr. Maguire previously held the impactful role of VP of Skin Health and Wound Management Integrations at Genesis HealthCare, managing a program that scaled technology and standardized care across 500 nursing homes nationwide. Her innovative spirit led her to serve as a Chief Clinical Delivery Officer for a Value Based Care Wound Start-up, where she was a pioneer in building sophisticated care pathways and collaborating with AI engineers to develop evidence-based clinical guidance rules. Her commitment to integrated, patient-centered care culminated in her role as President and co-founder of the rising global non-profit, the Post-Acute Wound Skin Integrity Council (PAWSIC), driving advocacy and educational excellence across the post-acute sector and beyond.

Faculty

Ziad Mirza

MD, MBA, CMD, FACP, CPE
Medical director
Genesis

A highly experienced Medical Officer with over 30 years of leadership in healthcare delivery across the continuum of care. Served as Chief Medical Officer for a community based woundcare clinic for nine years, establishing the first and largest multi-clinic operations specializing in wound care and hyperbaric therapy. Directed one of the largest hospital-based wound care and hyperbaric centers for a decade, where I implemented advanced clinical protocols and multidisciplinary care models. Currently serves as Medical Director for multiple nursing homes, consistently ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality patient outcomes. Active as a Certified Disability Analyst and NCQA Surveyor, contributing to national standards in healthcare quality and disability evaluation. Upholding a rigorous track record in consulting across acute, post-acute, and long-term care settings, with a focus on optimizing clinical operations and advancing patient-centered care. Additionally, I serve as an active board member of the SIREN/DSMB NIH board, contributing to national research oversight and data safety monitoring

PAWSIC: Evaluating Global Health using Wounds and Amputations as a Metric

This presentation explores how limb preservation can serve as a global health metric, examining the relationship between wound care infrastructure, multidisciplinary care, health policy, and amputation rates across diverse healthcare settings. Attendees will gain a broader perspective on how improving wound prevention, timely intervention, and coordinated limb preservation strategies can reduce disparities, improve population health, and provide meaningful benchmarks for evaluating health system performance worldwide.

Speaker

Friday, November 06 10:25–11:25 AM
PAWSIC SESSION
Faculty

Mohamed Magdy Badr

MD, WCSP
Faculty/Planning Committee

Jeanine Maguire

PhD, MS, MPT, FAAC, CWS
President, PAWSIC; SeekingWhole, LLC
PAWSIC

Jeanine Maguire, a Physical Therapist and Certified Wound Specialist is a visionary leader and PhD scholar dedicated to connecting and building high-performing teams to dramatically improve health care and patient outcomes. With nearly three decades in wound management, Dr. Maguire previously held the impactful role of VP of Skin Health and Wound Management Integrations at Genesis HealthCare, managing a program that scaled technology and standardized care across 500 nursing homes nationwide. Her innovative spirit led her to serve as a Chief Clinical Delivery Officer for a Value Based Care Wound Start-up, where she was a pioneer in building sophisticated care pathways and collaborating with AI engineers to develop evidence-based clinical guidance rules. Her commitment to integrated, patient-centered care culminated in her role as President and co-founder of the rising global non-profit, the Post-Acute Wound Skin Integrity Council (PAWSIC), driving advocacy and educational excellence across the post-acute sector and beyond.

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