WOCTalk
180 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsWelcome to WOCTalk, a podcast courtesy of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society. WOCTalk is your opportunity to learn more about advocacy, education, and research that support the practice and delivery of expert healthcare to individuals with wound, ostomy, and continence care needs.
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The Legal Side of WOC Care: Nursing Documentation Insights
April 16, 2024 14:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBClick here to view the article Skin failure: A historical perspective published in the American Nurse Journal. Click here to view the article Skin Failure: An Emerging Concept published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association (JAMDA) Click here to view the article Skin Fails Too: Acute, Chronic, and End-Stage Skin Failure published in Advances in Skin & Wound Care About the Speakers: Mario C. Giannettino is a partner in the law office of Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan, LLP ...
Exploring Cleveland: A Guide for WOCNext® 2024 Attendees
April 03, 2024 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBClick here for everything you need to know about places to visit and things to see in Cleveland, including access to the Cleveland Experience Passports. Click here to learn about exhibits and tours at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Purchase a ticket for the WOCNext 2024 WOC n Roll Welcome Party taking place at the Rock Hall on Saturday, June 8. Click here to book a Cleveland walking tour. Click here to book a Cleveland food tour. Click here to book a water tour on the Good Time III, and c...
Navigating the Role of a WOC Nurse in Uncharted Territory
March 19, 2024 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBClick here to view Vickee’s WOCN® Member Spotlight blog. About the Speaker: Victoria (Vickee) Ramik, MS, APRN, ACNS-BC, CCRN, CWOCN, has been a nurse for four decades, predominately as a bedside nurse and clinical nurse specialist in critical care. In 2010, she became tri-specialty certified in wound, ostomy, and continence care. Vickee retired from nursing in 2023 and does not have formal plan yet, but she will miss taking care of her patients.
Head to Toe Assessment of Community Health Nursing Foot Care Education
February 13, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBClick here to view the abstract for the poster “Put the toes in head to toe assessment” Click here to view the interactive ePoster for “Put the toes in head to toe assessment” About the Speaker: Ivy Razmus, PhD, RN, CWOCN, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Detroit Mercy where she is currently teaching in the BSN Nursing program. Her research focuses on pressure injury prevention for pediatric patients including neonatal patients. She has experience as a Manager of Pediatric p...
Palliative Prowess: The Role of Specialist-Level WOC Nurses
January 30, 2024 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBEpisode Resources: Click here to view the article “Impact of Co-occurring Cancer-Related and Wound-Specific Symptoms on Functional Performance Among Patients With Advanced Cancer and Malignant Fungating Wounds” published in the Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (JWOCN) Nov/Dec 2023 issue. Click here to learn about the Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN®) certification. Click here to learn about the Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN®) certifica...
WOCN Fellows of Excellence: Shaping the Future of WOC Nursing
January 09, 2024 18:26 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBEpisode Resources: Click here to learn more about the WOCN Fellow Program Click here to apply for the 2024 WOCN Fellow Class until March 4, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET Click here to access the WOCN members-only online Communities Click here to read Dr. Buscemi’s WOCN member spotlight blog Click here to read Dr. Pieper’s WOCN member spotlight blog About the Speaker: Dr. Pieper, PhD, RN, CWOCN, ACNS-BC, FAAN, WOCNF, completed her WOC education at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in 1989. She he...
(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series S2E6: High Output: Using the WOC Nursing Skill Set to Impact Challenging Situations
December 29, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBClick here to view the WOC Nursing Education Programs (WOCNEPs) accredited by the WOCN Society. Click here to listen to the WOCTalk podcast episode High Output Ileostomy Management Click here to view the webinar Pharmacological Management of the Individual with a High Output Stoma Click here to view the webinar Nutrition and Hydration Management of the Individual with a High Output Stoma Click here to view the WOCNext® 2019 session High Output Ostomies: New Evidence and Best Practice Cl...
(Bonus) EP 26: Mental Health and Well Being with Ostomy Surgery
December 15, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBEpisode Resources: Click here to find a United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) local support group throughout the United States Click here to download the handout from the session “Hopeless, Helpless, and Out of Gas: Mental Health and Well Being with Ostomy Surgery” Click here to view the WOCN Society’s Regions and Affiliates contacts and conference information Click here to view the online Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (JWOCN®) About the Speakers: Janice Be...
Beautiful Tiny Stomas: Neonatal Ostomy Models
November 28, 2023 18:15 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBEpisode Resources: Click here to view the abstract “Beautiful Tiny Stomas: Neonatal Ostomy Models” Click here to view the interactive ePoster for “Beautiful Tiny Stomas: Neonatal Ostomy Models” About the Speaker: Nikki Bruster has been a nurse for 13 years, and a wound/ostomy nurse for more than 7 years. Nikki is currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Nikki’s nursing background includes pediatric and neonatal bedside and flight, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and ...
(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series S2E5: Ileostomy Blockage: Prevention, Common Culprits, and Techniques for Resolution
November 24, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBClick here to view the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society Core Curriculum: Ostomy Management Core, 2nd Edition Click here to view handout on how to treat ileostomy blockage from the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) Click here to view all the WOCN-accredited WOC Nursing Education Programs (WOCNEPs) About the Speaker: JoAnn is a CWOCN since 1989 and FNP since 1999. She currently is President, Co-Director, and faculty for WEB WOC® Programs in Minneapolis, MN since 2...
(Bonus) EP 25: Soft Convexity in the Operating Room
November 10, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBClick here to review a case study “Intraoperative Use of Soft Convexity” Click here to see the Hollister CeraPlusTM Product Portfolio If you have convexity-related questions for Rosemary, feel free to send an email to [email protected] About the Speaker: Rosemary Hill, BSN, CWOCN, WOCC(C), has been a nurse for over 35 years and is the recipient of the Award of Excellence in Practice from the Association of Registered Nurses of British Columbia. She works at Lions Gate Hospital as a...
WOC Certification Review: Prepping Nurses for Success
October 31, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBSign up to get notified when the NEW certification review courses launch! Browse 70+ CE courses on the WOCN Society’s Continuing Education Center (CEC). Click here to visit the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Certification Board (WOCNCB®) website for the certification exam information and resources Subscribe to the weekly WOCNow weekly e-newsletter updates for information on additional education opportunities. About the Speaker: Meghan C. Smith has been a member of the WOCN Society for...
(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series S2E4: Ostomy Support Your Way: More Options Now Than Ever Before
October 27, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBVisit ostomy.org to learn about the United Ostomy Associations of America Click here to find a nearby UOAA Affiliated Support Group throughout the United States Click here to learn about the Emory University Wound, Ostomy, And Continence Nursing Education Center Click here to learn about the Cleveland Clinic - R.B. Turnbull, Jr. Md WOC Nursing Education Program Facebook support groups: The Real Ostomy Support Group Stoma & Ostomy Support Group Ladies Ileostomy Group Double Baggers Os...
Deep Dive into Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
October 17, 2023 16:01 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Kristin Smith, MSN, RN, CWCN, CNML, for a deep dive into the world of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for wound healing. Kristin discusses in detail different therapy treatments, hyperbaric chamber types, understanding dive medicine, common patient populations, contraindications, safety procedures, patient concerns, and so much more! Episode Resources: Learn more about the National Board of Diving & Hyperbaric Medical Technology Learn more about th...
Empowering Excellence: An Interview with the 2023 Barbara Braden Future Is Bright Award Recipient
October 03, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBEpisode Resources: Click here to view Andrea’s poster “Decreasing Device Related Pressure Injuries from High Velocity Nasal Insufflation Device” from WOCNext 2023 Click here to view the Interventions Post Catheter Removal (iPCaRe) free algorithm Click here to learn more about the Wound Treatment Associate (WTA®) Program Click 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...
(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series S2E3: Traveling with an Ostomy: Don’t Say No to “Let’s Go”!
September 29, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBClick here to visit the World Council of Enterostomal Therapists® (WCET) website Click here to visit the International Ostomy Association (IOA) website Click 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 WO...
Developing Abstracts and Posters for WOCNext® 2024
September 19, 2023 14:36 - 42 minutes - 29 MBThis 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 [email protected] and indicate what area in which you are se...
(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series S2E2: Managing Gas: Adjusting to the Winds of Change
August 25, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBThis 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 ...
Heart and Sole of Starting a Foot and Nail Care Practice
August 15, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBOn 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 website Click here to visit the SCORE website which offers free business advice from experienced mentors Click here to visit the American Foot Care Nurses Association About the Speaker: ...
(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series S2E1: "What About Sex?" Common Issues for Single and Partnered Individuals with Ostomies
July 28, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBThis 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 Observati...
Predictors of Hospital Readmission in Patients Undergoing Creation of an Intestinal Ostomy
July 04, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBOn 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 readmis...
Voices in Action: WOCN Public Policy & Advocacy Insights
June 20, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBClick here for all the latest Public Policy and Advocacy updates and documents Click here for information on the Lymphedema Treatment Act Click here to learn more about the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders (The Alliance Click here to learn about the Ostomy and Continent Diversion Patient Bill of Rights Click here to learn about the WOCN Society’s Voter Voice platform Click here to see the Public Policy Hot Topics Click here to visit the WOCN members-only Public Policy Community disc...
WOCNext® 2023 Opening Keynote: Bring Your Soul To Work
May 30, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBWOCNext 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 hav...
What to Expect at WOCNext® 2023
May 09, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBWOCNext 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 hav...
The Value of the WOC Nurse: A WOCN® Quality Improvement Project
April 18, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBTo 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 Co...
Save a Leg, Save a Life
April 11, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBVisit the SALSAL Foundation website at thesalsal.org The SALSAL Scholarship information can be found here Information about the SALSAL White Sock Campaign can be found here Information about SALSAL Patient Assistance can be found here View 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 imp...
Continent Ileostomy and the WOC Nurse Role
March 28, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBEpisode 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 others The 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...
Ostomy Peer Support Program
March 14, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBEpisode 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 ...
WOC Nurse Transition from Traditional Clinical Practice to Industry
February 28, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBAbout 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 ...
WOC Nurse Council: Collaboration and Consolidation
February 14, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBOn 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 off...
Corporate Compliance in Healthcare
January 24, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBOn 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 complian...
Bonus EP 24: Patient Reported Outcomes on Living with an Ostomy
January 10, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBOn 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 pr...
(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series S1E6: Is it A Wash? Colostomy Irrigation - Pros and Cons
December 30, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBThis 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...
(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series EP 6: Is it A Wash? Colostomy Irrigation - Pros and Cons
December 30, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBThis 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...
Acute Care Foot & Nail Care Program
December 27, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBOn 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...
Bonus EP 23: ICD-10-CM Codes for Irritant Contact Dermatitis
December 13, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Laurie McNichol, MSN, RN, CNS, GNP, CWOCN, CWON-AP, FAAN and Mikel Gray, PhD, FNP, PNP, CUNP, CCCN, FAANP, FAAN. Laurie and Mikel share their ongoing work with the ICD-10-CM Codes and what to know about the new ICD-10 CM Codes for Irritant Contact Dermatitis Resource Center. This podcast episode and the ICD-10 CM Codes for Irritant Contact Dermatitis Resource Center are supported by an educational grant from 3M. The WOCN® Society does not endors...
BONUS EP 23: ICD-10-CM Codes for Irritant Contact Dermatitis
December 13, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Laurie McNichol, MSN, RN, CNS, GNP, CWOCN, CWON-AP, FAAN and Mikel Gray, PhD, FNP, PNP, CUNP, CCCN, FAANP, FAAN. Laurie and Mikel share their ongoing work with the ICD-10-CM Codes and what to know about the new ICD-10 CM Codes for Irritant Contact Dermatitis Resource Center. This podcast episode and the ICD-10 CM Codes for Irritant Contact Dermatitis Resource Center are supported by an educational grant from 3M. The WOCN® Society does not endors...
(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series EP 5: Let’s Talk About Sex: Sexual Function After Ostomy Surgery
November 25, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBThis 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 month’s episode we sit down with Stephanie Yates, MSN, RN, ANP-BC, CWOCN, and Janet Stoia Davis, RN, CWOCN, FCN, to discuss sex and sexual function with people living with ostomies. Stephanie Yates holds a BSN from UNC-Chape...
(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series S1E5: Let’s Talk About Sex: Sexual Function After Ostomy Surgery
November 25, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBThis 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 month’s episode we sit down with Stephanie Yates, MSN, RN, ANP-BC, CWOCN, and Janet Stoia Davis, RN, CWOCN, FCN, to discuss sex and sexual function with people living with ostomies. Stephanie Yates holds a BSN from UNC-Chape...
Implementation of an Evidence-based, Content Validated, Standardized Support Surface Algorithm Tool in Home Health Care: A Quality Improvement Project
November 22, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Jerri Drain, BSN, RN, CWON and Monica Timko-Progar, BSN, RN, ET, CWS®, FACCWS, two of the authors of the WOCNext® 2022 ePoster, “Implementation of an Evidence-based, Content Validated, Standardized Support Surface Algorithm Tool in Home Health Care: A Quality Improvement Project.” Jerri and Monica share with us the initiatives that caused them to develop the quality improvement project, the process of implementing and managing the use of the algor...
The Life of a WOC Nurse: Transitioning from Adult to Pediatric WOC Care
November 08, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with MaryAnne Lewis, BSN, RN, BSN, CWOCN as she shares insights into her experience transitioning from adult to pediatric wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) care. Mary discusses how she went from adult to pediatric care, what surprised her the most with the transition, and the biggest similarities and differences between the two patient populations. Episode Resources: Click here to access the WOCN Clinical Tools. About the Speaker: MaryAnn...
(Bonus) Ostomy Observations EP 4: Do It Myself - Promoting Independence in Pediatric Ostomy Care
October 28, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThis 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 month’s episode we sit down with Michelle Rice, MSN, RN, CWOCN to speak about the topic, “Do It Myself - Promoting Independence in Pediatric Ostomy Care” Michelle Rice, MSN, RN, CWOCN, has been a WOC nurse since 1999 and cur...
(Bonus) Ostomy Observations S1E4: Do It Myself - Promoting Independence in Pediatric Ostomy Care
October 28, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThis 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 month’s episode we sit down with Michelle Rice, MSN, RN, CWOCN to speak about the topic, “Do It Myself - Promoting Independence in Pediatric Ostomy Care” Michelle Rice, MSN, RN, CWOCN, has been a WOC nurse since 1999 and cur...
Nurse Driven Skin Tear Protocol in Long-Term Care
October 11, 2022 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we talk with Holly Hovan, MSN, APRN, GERO-BC, CWOCN-AP, presenting author of the poster titled, “Implementing and Sustaining a Nurse Driven Skin Tear Protocol in Long-Term Care” presented at WOCNext® 2022. Holly shares insights about this nurse-led protocol to prevent and treat skin tears. Episode Resources: View the abstract for the poster “Implementing and Sustaining a Nurse Driven Skin Tear Protocol in Long-Term Care” or view the interactive ePoster View ...
(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series S1E3: In the Thick of It - Modifying Stool Consistency with Fecal Stomas
September 30, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBThis 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 month’s episode we sit down with Christine Berke, MSN, APRN-NP, CWOCN-AP, AGPCNP-BC to speak about the topic, “In the Thick of It- Modifying Stool Consistency with Fecal Stomas”. Chris is a Nurse Practitioner at Nebraska Med...
(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series EP. 3: In the Thick of It - Modifying Stool Consistency with Fecal Stomas
September 30, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBThis 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 month’s episode we sit down with Christine Berke, MSN, APRN-NP, CWOCN-AP, AGPCNP-BC to speak about the topic, “In the Thick of It- Modifying Stool Consistency with Fecal Stomas”. Chris is a Nurse Practitioner at Nebraska Med...
Long-term Suprapubic Catheter–Related Care
September 27, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we talk with Alyson Sweeney, DHlth, MNg, RN, author of the article titled, “Long-term Suprapubic Catheter–Related Care Requirements When Living at Home: Development of a Best Practice Guide” published in the Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (JWOCN®), the official journal of the WOCN® Society. The purpose of this study was to develop a best practice guideline specific to the health care needs of adults living at home with a long-term suprapubic cat...
Developing Abstracts & Posters
September 13, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBThis episode is related to the WOCNext® 2023 Call for Abstracts, which is accepting submissions through November 1, 2022, at 11:00 AM EST. Everyone is encouraged to submit an abstract for the chance to showcase their work in the biggest WOC care Poster Hall at WOCNext® 2023. Visit wocnext.org/abstracts for complete information on the abstract submission process. Episode Resources: Learn more about the WOCNext 2023 call for abstracts process View a PowerPoint on abstracts FAQs Click here ...
Guideline for Management of Patients with Lower-Extremity Wounds Due to Diabetes Mellitus and/or Neuropathic Disease
August 30, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Phyllis A. Bonham, PhD, MSN, RN, CWOCN, DPNAP, FAAN, WOCN Society Past President, and the Chair of the WOCN Wound Guidelines Task Force. Phyllis joins us to discuss the newest updated clinical guideline, Guideline for Management of Patients with Lower-Extremity Wounds Due to Diabetes Mellitus and/or Neuropathic Disease. Phyllis covers the 14-step process for revisions to the guideline, the updates the task force made to the guideline, and tips for...
(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series S1E2: Culturally Competent Care (C3) Dietary Information for Patients with an Ileostomy
August 26, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBThis 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 month’s episode we sit down with Parul Kharod, MS, RD, LDN, to discuss various cultural dietary practices and dietary information for patients with an ileostomy. Parul is a registered dietician and licensed nutritionist work...