What began as a provincial evaluation, quickly became something much bigger for residents of Carewest. 

 Together with Carewest - one of Alberta’s largest public care providers and a HealthPRO Canada member - and NanoTess, one of our innovative partners, the NanoSALV™ Catalytic Advanced Wound Care Treatment Matrix moved beyond pilot testing to deliver remarkable results: 

• Chronic wounds that had stalled began to heal, 

• Staff embraced new practices, and  

• Residents experienced meaningful improvements in comfort and quality of life. 

Carewest operates several long-term care and rehabilitation facilities across Calgary, supporting seniors and adults with complex health needs. Their commitment to advancing best practices in care made them an ideal partner to evaluate and integrate this innovation. 

Real Healing, Real Impact 

For one resident at the Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre, a slow-to-heal wound brought fear of infection and the possibility of losing his ear. Those fears eased as healing took place— quietly, steadily, and sooner than expected. For him, NanoSALV meant more than a treatment. It meant relief, reassurance, and a chance to return to simple pleasures such as sharing meals, enjoying visits, and moving forward without constant concern. 

Impressive Clinical Results 

“During the pilot project, Carewest monitored six residents with stage three and four pressure injuries in the four weeks before integrating NanoSALV. During that time, the wounds grew on average by 3%,” said Carol Anne Friesen, Director of Care at Carewest. “After introducing NanoSALV, all six residents showed positive healing—with an average wound area reduction of over 45% in just four weeks. That’s huge for the people in our care.” 

Staff and Family See the Difference

For staff, the change was tangible. Nurses described the joy of seeing wounds visibly improve from one dressing change to the next — daily reminders that their efforts were making a real impact. Leaders noticed how once time-intensive routines, requiring multiple staff hours each day, became more efficient, freeing up time for other aspects of care. And families took comfort knowing their loved ones had access to the latest innovation. 

Small moments became milestones: residents leaving their rooms more often, enjoying time outdoors, and reconnecting with daily life.  

A Model for Success 

For NanoTess, these results confirm the power of partnership. 

What began as a pilot has become a proven model for: 

• Accelerating wound healing 

• Improving quality of life 

• Reducing staff workload 

• And enhancing care across the board at Carewest 

 By combining clinical expertise with advanced technology, Carewest and NanoTess are showing what’s possible when collaboration leads the way. 

Want to Learn More? 

This article is Part 2 of our Carewest–NanoTess series. Read Part 1 to see how the pilot began and the early results that inspired these healing stories. 

Interested in bringing NanoSALV to your organization? This next-generation wound care solution is available through HealthPRO Canada’s Innovation Accelerator Program with a pre-negotiated price. 

Contact our Innovation Solutions Advisor, Brenda Brugos, at bbrugos@healthprocanada.com to learn more.