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Episode Resources:Click here to view Andrea’s poster “Decreasing Device Related Pressure Injuries from High Velocity Nasal Insufflation Device” from WOCNext 2023Click here to view the Interventions Post Catheter Removal (iPCaRe) free algorithmClick here to learn more about the Wound Treatment Associate (WTA®) ProgramClick here to learn more about the Ostomy Care Associate (OCA®) Program About the Speakers:Andrea Grove, BSN, RN, CWOCN, has been a registered nurse for just shy of a decade and a has been a certified wound, ostomy, and continence nurse for three years. Andrea is the recipient of the 2023 Barbara Braden Future Is Bright Award.

Click here to visit the World Council of Enterostomal Therapists® (WCET) websiteClick here to visit the International Ostomy Association (IOA) websiteClick here to find a WOC nurse in your area About the Speaker:Mary Mahoney, MSN, RN, CWOCN, CFCN, has been a nurse for more than 35 years and certified WOC nurse for over 25 years with experience in acute, outpatient, and home care. Her current clinical practice is based at UnityPoint at Home in Iowa, where she works with a team of WOC nurses to provide consultation for patients and education to clinicians in homecare and hospice in a large healthcare system using telehealth technology. She is adjunct professor at WEB WOC Nursing Education Program. She has served on numerous WOCN Society committees in the Iowa Affiliate and at the National level. She is past board member and President of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Certification Board (WOCNCB®). She has authored posters for WOCNext, the WOCN Society’s national conference, and articles for the Journal of Wo

This episode is related to the WOCNext® 2024 Call for Abstracts, which is accepting abstract submissions through November 1, 2023, at 11:00 AM ET. Visit wocnext.org/abstracts for the complete information.Episode Resources:Visit wocnext.org/abstracts for complete guidelines, an overview of the review process, scoring, formats, and more.If you are interested in the WOCNext Abstract Mentorship assistance, please send an email to abstacts@wocn.org and indicate what area in which you are seeking assistance: 1) development of content, 2) turning content into a poster, 3) distilling the story, or 4) something else.If you are interested in becoming a Mentor for WOCNext Abstract assistance and have had abstracts accepted in the past, email abstracts@wocn.org.If you are interested in becoming an abstract reviewer, keep an eye out for Volunteer opportunities with the WOCN Society.Click here to view scientific and clinical abstracts from WOCNext 2023 published in an online supplement of the Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and

This special podcast is part of the Ostomy Observations Series, a 6-part series included in the "Educating Today for Exceptional Outcomes Tomorrow" Program. During this episode, we sit down with Janice Beitz, PhD, RN, CS, CNOR, CWOCNAP, CRNP, ANEF, FNAP, FAAN, WOCNF, to discuss ostomy gas production and management, dietary management, gas pain, and additional tips.Both the Ostomy Observations podcast series and the Educating Today for Exceptional Outcomes Tomorrow Program are commercially supported through an educational grant from Hollister Incorporated. For additional information, please visit wocn.org/exceptionaloutcomes. The WOCN® Society does not endorse or support products or services. Episode Resources:Click here to browse the Cleveland Clinic Health Library for various ostomy-related articlesClick here to read an article on living with an ostomy and gas-causing foodsClick here to visit the WOCN® Society’s Patient Resources page About the Speaker:Janice Beitz, PhD, RN, CS, CNOR, CWOCNAP, CRNP, ANEF, FN

On this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Nicolien Wilder, BSN, RN, CWCN, CFCN, to discuss the ins and outs of starting and running a foot and nail care nursing practice to offer medical routine foot care to seniors at home. Episode Resources:Click here to visit the Heart and Sole Foot and Nail Care websiteClick here to visit the SCORE website that offers free business advice from experienced mentorsClick here to visit the American Foot Care Nurses Association About the Speaker:Nicolien Wilder, BSN, RN, CWCN, CFCN, has been a nurse since 1986, mostly working in different acute rehabilitation hospitals as a Certified Rehabilitation Nurse. She has also managed a skin and wound care program as a Certified Wound Care Nurse in this setting. She experienced first-hand the rise of seniors who needed foot care services. She saw how the effects of improper foot care can lead to increased pain and discomfort with walking, lower extremity infections, and even amputations. Nicolien became certified as a Foot and Nail

This special podcast is part of the Ostomy Observations Series, a 6-part series included in the "Educating Today for Exceptional Outcomes Tomorrow" Program. During this episode, we sit down with Dorothy Doughty, MN, RN, CWOCN, CFCN, FAAN, to discuss the ostomy nurse’s role in offering patients counseling for sexual function after ostomy surgery, helping patients maintain intimacy, and addressing common sex and intimacy concerns for heterosexual and LGBTQ+ patients.Both the Ostomy Observations podcast series and the Educating Today for Exceptional Outcomes Tomorrow Program are commercially supported through an educational grant from Hollister Incorporated. For additional information, please visit: wocn.org/exceptionaloutcomes. The WOCN® Society does not endorse or support products or services. Episode Resources:Click here to visit the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) website. About the Speaker:Dorothy Doughty has been a wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nurse since 1980 and has worked primarily i

On this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Jill Cox, PhD, RN, APN-C, CWOCN, FAAN and Rachele Durango, MSN, RN, APN-C, CWOCN, two of the authors of the article titled, “Predictors of Hospital Readmission in Patients Undergoing Creation of an Intestinal Ostomy” published in the May/June 2023 issue of the Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (JWOCN®), the official journal of the WOCN® Society.The purpose of this study was to identify predictors of 30- and 60-day hospital readmission in patients undergoing ileostomy or colostomy creation.To learn more about the Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (JWOCN), the official journal of the WOCN Society, click here. Episode Resources:Click here to read the JWOCN article titled, Predictors of Hospital Readmission in Patients Undergoing Creation of an Intestinal Ostomy About the Speakers:Jill Cox, PhD, RN, APN-C, CWOCN, FAAN, has as been a WOC nurse for 30 years in the acute care setting, caring for patients with all types of wounds and ostomies.

Click here for all the latest Public Policy and Advocacy updates and documentsClick here for information on the Lymphedema Treatment ActClick here to learn more about the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders (The AllianceClick here to learn about the Ostomy and Continent Diversion Patient Bill of RightsClick here to learn about the WOCN Society’s Voter Voice platformClick here to see the Public Policy Hot TopicsClick here to visit the WOCN members-only Public Policy Community discussionClick here to visit the America Nurses Association (ANA) Advocacy pageClick here to see the CMS Coronavirus waivers and flexibilitiesClick here to learn more about the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS)Click here to learn more about the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) About the Speakers:Kate Lawrence, MSN, RN, CWOCN, has had a lifelong love of nursing. Her career has included acute care, medical surgical nursing, home care, hospice, and over 30 years as a wound, ostomy, continence (WOC) nurse deli

WOCNext 2023 will take place from June 4-7, 2023, both in Las Vegas and virtually. WOCNext is the ONLY educational event of the year hosted by healthcare professionals for healthcare professionals that delivers what’s new, what’s needed, and what’s next in wound, ostomy, continence, and foot and nail care. Whether you plan to attend in-person or virtually, if you are a first-time attendee or a conference veteran, there is something for everyone.Both in-person and virtual attendees will have access to the event’s on-demand recordings for most of the content, including the including the ability to evaluate sessions and receive credits, through December 31, 2023. Episode Resources:Click here to learn more about the Opening Keynote session Bring Your Soul To workClick here to listen to Ryan’s podcast Champion Your Culture About the Speaker:Ryan McCarty is an author, international renowned speaker, and the co-founder of Culture of Good, Inc. After creating and implementing a wildly successful Culture of Good movem

WOCNext 2023 will take place from June 4-7, 2023, both in Las Vegas and virtually. WOCNext is the ONLY educational event of the year hosted by healthcare professionals for healthcare professionals that delivers what’s new, what’s needed, and what’s next in wound, ostomy, continence, and foot and nail care. Whether you plan to attend in-person or virtually, if you are a first-time attendee or a conference veteran, there is something for everyone.Both in-person and virtual attendees will have access to the event’s on-demand recordings for most of the content, including the including the ability to evaluate sessions and receive credits, through December 31, 2023. Episode Resources:Visit wocnext.org to check out all of the event informationClick here to register onlineClick here to reserve a hotel room in the WOCNext blockCheck out the Linq Promenade—a section of shops, restaurants, and entertainment near the WOCNext event space and hotel blockClick here for information on the First-Time Attendee Meet & Greet

To learn more about The Value of the WOC Nurse: A WOCN® Quality Improvement Project, click here.To view the Value of the WOC Nurse resource page, click here.To begin showcasing your value on the WOC Nurse Value Dashboard, click here.Members of the WOCN Society may download the WOC Nursing Salary & Productivity Survey here.About the Speakers:Joyce Pittman, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FNPBC, CWOCN, FAAN is the Chair of the WOCN Quality Indicators Task Force and an Associate Professor for the College of Nursing at the University of South Alabama Health Sciences. Jen Hurley, CHCP, CPHQ, is a support staff member of WOCN® where she serves as a Continuing Education & Accreditation Services consultant.

Visit the SALSAL Foundation website at thesalsal.orgThe SALSAL Scholarship information can be found hereInformation about the SALSAL White Sock Campaign can be found hereInformation about SALSAL Patient Assistance can be found hereView the SALSAL Resources here About the Speakers:Dr. Desmond Bell is the Founder and President of “The Save A Leg, Save A Life” Foundation, a multi-disciplinary non-profit organization dedicated to the reduction in lower extremity amputations and improving wound healing outcomes through education, evidence-based methodology and community outreach.He also serves as Chief Medical Officer of Omeza, an evidence-based medical technology company and consumer healthcare products company initially focused on healing chronic wounds and preventing their recurrence. In 2020, he joined MD Coaches as an Executive Physician Coach, serving as a peer to peer mentor. Dr. Bell was awarded the Frist Humanitarian Award by Specialty Hospital Jacksonville for 2009 and Memorial Hospital Jacksonville in 2

Episode Resources:The WOCN® Society Community platform provides an online support network for questions, inquiries, and professional networking – Join the Continence Community to view discussions, post, and reply to othersThe Community platform is a WOCN members-only benefit. You must be logged in with your WOCN membership username and password to view access the online discussions.Click here to view and download the poster “The WOC Nurse Role in Post-Operative K-Pouch Care” created and presented by Erin and VanessaClick here to visit the Quality of Life Association websiteClick here to visit the K-Pouch Korner online forum provided by The J-Pouch GroupClick here to view and download the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) Ostomate Bill of Rights resources pageClick here to visit the Patient Resources section of the WOCN Society’s websiteClick here to purchase the Core Curriculum Ostomy Management, 2nd Edition About the Speakers:Vanessa Marra, BSN, RN, CWOCN, has 10 years of nursing experience and ha

Episode Resources:To learn more about the Better Health Ostomy Peer Support Program, click here.To refer your patient to Better Health, visit trybetter.com. About the Speaker:Emily Gray, MSN, CRNP, CEN, is a nurse practitioner and ostomate who directs the Peer Support program at Better Health. After realizing that ostomates have far more to learn than just pouch changes and basic troubleshooting, she became a peer coach. Now Emily and her team work to provide a holistic approach to patient care that includes product expertise, patient education, and emotional support to help ostomates adjust to their new normal and to reduce the burden on clinical staff.

About the Speakers:Colleen Drolshagen, BSN, RN, APRN, CWOCN, is a board-certified wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nurse with over 35 years of experience caring for individuals with these specific needs. She has worked in both acute care and outpatient settings. She has enjoyed many opportunities to speak internationally and to volunteer within her professional organizations. Colleen served on the Wound, Ostomy Continence Certification Board (WOCNCB®) exam committee, served as chair of that committee and is currently on the WOCNCB exam preparation committee. Colleen has also served as Director for the WOCN® Society. Colleen served on the National Conference Planning committee and was also selected as chair for that committee and served 4 years. Currently, Colleen is in the global research department as Principal Clinical Scientist at Hollister. This transition has allowed her to continue her passion of assisting individuals with ostomy and continence needs but now on a global level. She contributes to scie

On this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Mary Jo Conley, BSN, RN, CWOCN, to discuss the implementation of a WOC nurse council that consolidates policy and practice across a large hospital network. Mary Jo goes into detail of how the idea of the council was born, the structure of the council, projects, challenges, and so much more. She addresses how the council serves as a great forum for networking, questions, feedback, and support for new WOC nurses and various departments. She also offers advice for nurses who want to start out on this path. The topic of WOC nurse councils has received a lot of engagement in the WOCN Communities, a WOCN Society members-only online platform for professional networking and questions. About the Speaker:Mary Jo Conley, BSN, RN, CWOCN has been a member of the WOCN Society for more than 30 years. She has recent experience leading a WOC nurse council comprised of WOC nurses from 10 facilities within a hospital network to consolidate policy and practice across the network. Mary

On this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Sara Coverstone, RN, MA, CHC, CWON, Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer, for an inside look into the role of healthcare compliance and privacy. Sara breaks down the difference between corporate compliance vs. risk management, common compliance misconceptions, important areas that WOC nurses and clinicians should be aware of, and she offers strategies for WOC nurses to promote positive compliance and ways to enhance knowledge of corporate compliance. About the Speakers:Sara Coverstone has worked in an integrated health system for more than fifteen years, serving as a Certified Wound and Ostomy Nurse (CWON) for eight of those years. She has had roles in the clinical practice department of post-acute care providing oversight to the wound care team, wound protocols and processes, wound education, and the medical supply program. She now serves as the Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer, addressing rules and regulations for the health system. Sara has facilitated wound

On this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Renee Malandrino, MSN, RN, CWOCN, Margaret Goldberg, MSN, RN, CWOCN, and Lisa Peacey, BSN, RN, NSWOC, three of the authors of the WOCNext® 2022 ePoster, “Patient Reported Outcomes on Living with an Ostomy: Reporting on Three Years of Data.” Renee, Margaret, and Lisa discuss the Observational Study of Ostomy Consumers (OSO™) registry, the registry collection tools, and their thoughts on the current OSO registry survey results. The OSO registry provides an opportunity to collect prospective, observational, patient-reported outcomes data and explore the experiences of living with an ostomy over a 5-year period. This information will aid in directing future research to support or challenge current knowledge and therefore guide future clinical practice, clinical research, and new product innovations.This podcast episode is supported by an educational grant from Hollister Incorporated. The WOCN® Society does not endorse specific products and services. Episode Resources:C

This special podcast is part of the Ostomy Observations Series, a brand-new 6-part series that is included in the "Educating Today for Exceptional Outcomes Tomorrow" Program and is commercially supported through an educational grant from Hollister Incorporated. On this final series episode, we talk with Jan Colwell, APRN, CWOCN, FAAN, to discuss colostomy irrigation management and best practices.This podcast is part of the OstomyObservations Podcast Series, a brand-new 6-part series that is included in the "Educating Today for Exceptional Outcomes Tomorrow" Program. Both the podcast series and the Educating Today for Exceptional Outcomes Tomorrow Program are commercially supported through an educational grant from Hollister Incorporated. For additional information, please visit: wocn.org/exceptionaloutcomes. The WOCN® Society does not endorse or support products or services. Episode Resources:Read the JWOCN® Evidence-Based Report Card Does Colostomy Irrigation Affect Functional Outcomes and Quality of Life in

On this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Mary Ann Whaley, BSN, RN, CWON, CFCN, and Stephanie Stokes, BSN, CWOCN, CFCN, to discuss their facility’s new inpatient foot and nail care program. Services include basic foot assessment, foot/nail cleaning, toenail trimming, callus removing, moisturizing, and more. They also discuss the potential to turn this into a billable service and expand the lower extremity assessments. About the Speakers:Mary Ann Whaley became certified in wound care in 1999 through the WOCNCB. In 2005, I obtained my Certified Wound Specialist (CWS). In 2015, Mary Ann became certified in wound, ostomy, and foot. Her practice includes assessment and treatment of lower extremity wounds in patients with diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and other comorbidities. Toenail trimming is a service that she has recently been providing to inpatients with excessively long toenails, nails impinging on adjacent toes, and for nails that are inhibiting ambulation.Stephanie Stokes, BSN, CWOCN, CFCN, has