Biofilm plays a significant role in delayed wound healing. Estimates suggest that 65-80% of chronic wounds have a biofilm phenotype, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Institute of Health.^1,2 

Chronic and hard-to-heal wounds negatively impact patient quality of life, increase nursing resource utilization, and result in high costs for patients and healthcare systems. Experts are considering earlier implementation of biofilm-based wound care and what this means for wound care providers and patients.³ Understanding biofilm, its recognition, and management is crucial for addressing hard-to-heal wounds.