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WOCTalkExpanding Global Impact: The International Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Education ProgramOn this inspiring episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Dr. Charleen Singh, Founder and Program Director, and Annie Ocampo, Philippines Liaison, for the International Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Education Program (IWOCNEP) to explore the growing global reach of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) nursing specialty through IWOCNEP. IWOCNEP is a WOCN Society Accredited WOC Nursing Education Program whose philosophy is to build a supportive and collaborative community that utilizes innovation to disseminate the unique body of wound, ostomy, continence nursing knowledge to improve quality of life across the globe. Tune in as they discuss the u...2025-07-0157 minWOCTalkStarting an Independent Ostomy Clinic—A WOC Nurse-Led Business ModelAbout the Speakers:Dr. Thureiyya K. Rodriguez, DHA, MSN, CWOCN, has over two decades of experience in healthcare and specializes in wound, ostomy, and continence nursing. Dr. Rodriguez’s experience spans beyond inpatient and outpatient nursing. She has an extensive range of knowledge and expertise in staffing methodology and leadership nursing. Dr. Rodriguez’s experience in nursing practice and healthcare administration, combined with her tenure in both federal and private healthcare sectors, equips her to offer comprehensive and tailored solutions. Dr. Rodriguez has peer-reviewed publications in Nursing Made Incredibly Easy and is an active peer reviewer for Wolt...2025-06-1754 minWOCTalkWhat to Expect at WOCNext® 2025In this episode of WOCTalk, we’re joined by Brooke Passy, Director of Meetings for the WOCN® Society, to give you a sneak peek into everything WOCNext® 2025 has to offer. Happening June 1–3, 2025, in sunny Orlando, Florida (with a virtual option, too!), this year’s event features a new streamlined schedule so you can learn more in less time.Tune in to hear what’s new, including:Interactive roundtable education sessions for more collaborationA Tuesday morning exhibit hall with breakfastExciting resort perks like pools, water parks, a golf course, spa, and nightly laser shows—plus, you’re just minutes f...2025-05-2043 minWOCTalkSparking Interest in Ostomy Care with a Hands-On Lab for ADN StudentsLisa Orowson has been a certified wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nurse since 2003. With a strong background in acute care, she has spent most of her career working as a CWOCN, caring for patients with ostomies and providing ongoing education to both nursing staff and students. About 13 years ago, what began as a classroom lecture for local nursing students transformed into a hands-on ostomy care lab—an interactive experience that continues today.Lisa currently serves as a nurse navigator in the Limb Preservation Program, working across both acute and ambulatory care settings. She remains passionate about education an...2025-04-2930 minWOCTalk(Bonus) EP 29: Shining Bright: Celebrating the WOC Nurse SpecialtyResources:Learn about the DAISY FoundationRead the blog about the WOCN® DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses with a Bright FutureExplore ways to get involved with the WOCN SocietyJoin the WOC Nurse Week 2025 celebrationsRegister for the free WOC Nurse Week 2025 WebinarListen to the WOC Nurses Spread Sunshine & Healing playlist on SpotifyRegister for WOCNext® 2025About the Guest:Vicky Pontieri-Lewis, MS, RN, ACNS-BC-CWOCN, has been a member of the WOCN Society for 31 years. She works as the Cl...2025-04-1128 min
RNHuddle Podcast - Nursing Hot TopicsNational Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) Podcast with Michele Deppisch, PT, CWS, FACCWS - Talking ECQMEpisode Notes:
Visit the NPIAP website: https://npiap.com/
If you wish to hear a particular pressure injury topic or expert, please email jblack@unmc.edu
Past episode recommended to listen to: https://rnhuddle.unmc.edu/national-pressure-injury-advisory-panel-npiap-podcast-with-lisa-grubb-dnp-rn-wocn-c-dona-cphq-implementing-pressure-injury-prevention-in-the-er/
Some resources from today’s guest:
https://ecqi.healthit.gov/ecqm/eh/2025/cms0826v2?qt-tabs_measure=measure-information [ecqi.healthit.gov]
https://ecqi.healthit.gov/ [ecqi.healthit.gov]
www.medisolv.com
https://www.cms.gov/medicare/regulations-guidance/promoting-interoperability-programs/electronic-clinical-quality-measures-basics
2025-03-2724 minWOCTalkFinding Joy in your WOC Work and the Science Behind Everyday HappinessResources:Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness by Ingrid Fetell LeeHow To Practice Three Good Things - University of Utah Health Health and happiness go hand in hand - Harvard HealthThe happy secret to better work TEDTalk by Shawn AchorWhat Makes You Grateful? by Anne KubitskyAbout the Guests:Suzanne Lord, BSN, RN, CWOCN, BCMAS, has been a registered nurse for 31 years and Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse, for the past 13 years. She also holds a board certification in Medical A...2025-03-1848 minWOCTalk(Bonus) EP 28: Supplies Made Simple: Demystifying DME for Ostomy PatientsResources mentioned in this episode:E-ordering options that make it faster and easier for HCPs to order and alter patients’ suppliesUOAA Resources LibraryAccess to Supplies with Medicare words of Advice from UOAA Advocacy teamThe Critical Need to Provide Ostomy Supplies Specific to Patient Need to ImproveLCD-Ostomy Supplies (L33828)UOAA non-medical switching of ostomy supplies campaignUOAA’s Roadmap to establish outpatient ostomy services. About the Guest:Yelena Brusilovsky is the National Vice President of Sales for E...2025-03-1455 minWOCTalkSupplies Made Simple: Demystifying DME for Ostomy PatientsResources mentioned in this episode:E-ordering options that make it faster and easier for HCPs to order and alter patients’ suppliesUOAA Resources LibraryAccess to Supplies with Medicare words of Advice from UOAA Advocacy teamThe Critical Need to Provide Ostomy Supplies Specific to Patient Need to ImproveLCD-Ostomy Supplies (L33828)UOAA non-medical switching of ostomy supplies campaignUOAA’s Roadmap to establish outpatient ostomy services. About the Guest:Yelena Brusilovsky is the National Vice President of Sales for E...2025-03-1441 minWOCTalkCatching the Wound Care Bug: How WTA Program Sparked Hospital-Wide InterestResourcesWound Treatment Associate (WTA®) ProgramHow to become a certification wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nurseOstomy Care Associate (OCA®) ProgramAbout the GuestLaurie Wooley, MSN, RN, CWCN, COCN, is an experienced inpatient wound and ostomy nurse with a decade of expertise in the field. As a WTA Course Coordinator and Ladder III nurse at AHN-St. Vincent Hospital, she focuses on quality improvement initiatives to reduce hospital-acquired pressure injuries. Holding both a BSN and a master's degree in nursing education, Laurie has earned two national board certifications—Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) and Certified Ostomy Care...2025-03-0442 minRNHuddle Podcast - Nursing Hot TopicsNational Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) Podcast with Lisa Grubb, DNP, RN, WOCN, C/DONA, CPHQ - Implementing Pressure Injury Prevention in the ERIn today's episode, Dr. Joyce Black sits down with Lisa Grubb, an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, who shares her journey demonstrating how to prevent pressure injuries starting in the ER. Instead of coming in as an outsider, Lisa immersed herself in the workflow, collaborating with nurses to implement practical solutions. She explains how using realistic images helped educate staff unfamiliar with pressure injuries and highlights the importance of simple interventions, like performing skin assessments on every admitted patient. Lisa also shares her approach to working with ER teams and offers advice on bringing back actionable ideas...2024-10-1015 min
Healthcare Experience MattersEngaging Healthcare Colleagues in Very Difficult ConversationsDenise Robinson, DNP, MPH, BSN, RN, WOCN, is a celebrated nursing executive with more than two decades of nursing experience. She joins the Healthcare Experience Matters Podcast this week to discuss effective strategies for navigating difficult conversations with healthcare colleagues.
As a nursing executive, this subject matter is near and dear to her heart, and she has extensive communication experience in tackling tough conversations with patients, colleagues, and fellow nursing leaders over the years.
She currently serves as Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Loma Linda University Medical Center – Murrieta (LLUMC-Murrieta), in California.
...2024-09-1217 minWOCTalkWOCNext® 2024 Keynote: Get Clarity to Identify Your Strengths and ImpactClick here to learn more about the Opening Keynote session, Getting Clarity: Identifying Your Strengths to Shape Your ImpactClick here to learn more about WOCNextAbout the Speaker:Debbie Peterson is a dynamic speaker and consultant who helps her audiences and clients make a bigger impact in their careers, businesses, and lives. Through her speaking and consulting business, Debbie travels the country, empowering professionals with the tools and strategies to go all in on who they are, what they do, and how they consistently show up to make a bigger impact in...2024-04-3031 minWOCTalk(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series S2E6: High Output: Using the WOC Nursing Skill Set to Impact Challenging SituationsClick 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 ManagementClick here to view the webinar Pharmacological Management of the Individual with a High Output StomaClick here to view the webinar Nutrition and Hydration Management of the Individual with a High Output StomaClick here to view the WOCNext® 2019 session High Output Ostomies: New Evidence and Best PracticeClick here to view the WOCNext® 2021 session Know about the Flow: Pathophysiology, Mo...2023-12-291h 01WOCTalk(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series S2E2: Managing Gas: Adjusting to the Winds of ChangeThis 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 product...2023-08-2528 minWOCTalk(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series S2E1: "What About Sex?" Common Issues for Single and Partnered Individuals with OstomiesThis 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 infor...2023-07-2852 min
The Nurses' Station by UCHealthWound care nursing changes expand servicesIn this episode we meet with Leslie Ward, RN WOCN and discuss her career path in wound nursing, advanced education needed for this specialty practice and program innovations that allow for expanded services to support both patients and nurses.
The Nurses Station podcast is proudly sponsored by the UCHealth Memorial Foundation. The generosity of the Foundation and its supporters enables us to amplify the voices of nurses and shed light on their invaluable contributions to health care. Together, we celebrate the indomitable spirit of nursing and the compassionate care it brings to our community...2023-07-2219 minWOCTalkWOCNext® 2023 Opening Keynote: Bring Your Soul To WorkWOCNext 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 evalu...2023-05-3037 minWOCTalkBonus EP 24: Patient Reported Outcomes on Living with an OstomyOn 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...2023-01-1033 min
Speaking of WoundsThe Past, Present, and Future of Negative Pressure Wound TherapyIn this podcast, with Peter Mason, CEO of Extricare, and Matt Cranfill, WOCN, offered in partnership with ExtriCARE USA, we will explore the history of NPWT, how NPWT is evolving in the wound care space, and the latest education regarding NPWT.2023-01-0930 minWOCTalk(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series S1E6: Is it A Wash? Colostomy Irrigation - Pros and ConsThis 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 Pro...2022-12-3041 minWOCTalkBonus EP 23: ICD-10-CM Codes for Irritant Contact DermatitisOn 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 endorse specific products and services. Episode Resources:Click here...2022-12-1352 minWOCTalk(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series S1E5: Let’s Talk About Sex: Sexual Function After Ostomy SurgeryThis 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-Chapel Hill and an MSN from Duke University with a primary focus in adult oncology. She later completed a Pos...2022-11-2540 minWOCTalk(Bonus) Ostomy Observations S1E4: Do It Myself - Promoting Independence in Pediatric Ostomy CareThis 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 currently practices at Duke University Hospital. Michelle's primary population is pediatrics and focuses on wound care and ostomy c...2022-10-2833 minWOCTalk(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series S1E3: In the Thick of It - Modifying Stool Consistency with Fecal StomasThis 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 Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She is a full-time provider in the Wound & Ostomy Clinic and has been instrumental in expanding the services there ove...2022-09-3053 minWOCTalk(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series S1E2: Culturally Competent Care (C3) Dietary Information for Patients with an IleostomyThis 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 working as a clinical dietician in outpatient nutrition services at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh, NC. She specializes in autoimmune diseases, GI issues an...2022-08-2652 minWOCTalk(Bonus) Ostomy Observations Series S1E1: More than Asparagus - Urine Odor with a UrostomyThis 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 Vashti Livingston, MS, RN, CWOCN, to speak about the topic, “More than Asparagus - Urine Odor with a Urostomy”.Vashti Livingston, MS, RN, CWOCN has been a member of the WOCN Society for 20 years. She works as a Certified WOC Nurse Ambulatory Urology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center NYC for the pas...2022-07-2954 minWOCTalkBonus EP 22: Wound Dressings and HealingClick here to view a closer look at the features that matter most when managing chronic wound exudate.This podcast was supported by an educational grant from Mölnlycke Health Care. Several brand-named products are mentioned throughout this episode. Please note the WOCN Society does not endorse or support specific products or services.
2022-07-0140 minWOCTalkBonus EP 21: The WOC Nurse: emPOWERing the Leader WithinOn this special 100th episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with WOCN® President, Dea Kent, DNP, RN, NP-C, CWOCN, to discuss the topic of leadership as reviewed during a previous WOCN webinar titled, “The WOC Nurse: emPOWERing the Leader Within”. How many times have you thought, “I am a nurse, not a leader!” Truth is, WOC nurses are indeed leaders just by virtue of our specialty practice. Leading people can be daunting, and so can finding your inner leader. Leadership is just another piece of the important role we have in facilitating care to our patients, and in the pra...2022-04-2247 minWOCTalkBonus EP 20: Covid-19 Impact on the WOC Nursing PracticeOn this special bonus episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Janice Beitz, PhD, RN, CS, CNOR, CWOCN-AP, CRNP, ANEF, FNAP, FAAN, to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nursing practice in conjunction with the recent webinar titled “My Favorite Perfume Scent is Hand Sanitizer: Covid-19 - Impact on Contemporary Ostomy Practice”. This webinar is available to view on-demand through the WOCN Continuing Education Center (CEC) and awards 1.0 Contact Hours. This webinar discussed the impact of Covid-19 on the American population, innovations growing out of the pandemic, and clinical implications for future ostomy care...2022-01-0731 minRNHuddle Podcast - Nursing Hot TopicsNational Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) Podcast with Dr. Joyce Black - End of Life & Skin
Check out the NPIAP website for essential information and guidelines: https://npiap.com
As an exciting announcement, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts signed a Proclamation on Wednesday, November 10th to acknowledge “Pressure Injury Prevention Day” throughout the state of Nebraska. Every third Thursday in November every year, worldwide, pressure injury prevention efforts are recognized in various health care settings as well as to bring awareness to the community that they can also play a role in prevention. Renee Paulin MSN, RN, CWOCN, President of the Nebraska affiliate of the WOCN Society provided a speech on behalf of the nurse...2021-11-2400 minWOCTalkBonus EP 19: Skin Assessment Conundrums: Pigment, Technology, and MoistureOn this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Joyce M. Black, PhD, RN, as she discusses WOCN’s webinar series Skin Assessment Conundrums: Pigment, Technology, and Moisture. On this episode Joyce addresses unanswered questions from the series and shares with listeners her insight into the latest evidence and adds her expertise to common skin assessment conundrums related to pigment, technology, and moisture. The Skin Assessment Conundrums Series and this podcast are supported by an educational grant from Hillrom. The WOCN® Society does not endorse specific products and services. Episode Resources:If you...2021-10-1543 min
Phelps HealthHealthy Living And Wound Care | The Scope | Phelps HealthThe Scope is dedicated to having open conversations about healthcare topics relevant to our patients and community. Whether you are trying to answer your own healthcare questions or want to be more informed when scheduling appointments for loved ones, this show is dedicated to helping you become more knowledgeable and involved.
In this episode, Candy Sadler, an adult geriatric nurse practitioner at Phelps Health, discusses healthy living and how it relates to wound care.
Please note that all parties have received COVID-19 vaccinations. Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated guidelines, all parties are wearing a mask...2021-09-0819 min
Psych Attack2 - Mathematical models of human decision makingThis episode explores mathematical models of how people make decisions with Dr Gabriel Tillman. Gabriel describes his research into why people are worse at driving when someone is talking to them, as well as the parts of speech sounds people use to understand what they are hearing. Dr Gabriel Tillman is a Lecturer in psychology at Federation University, based in Ballarat, Australia. If you want to keep up to date with Gabriel’s research, you can follow him on Google Scholar or Twitter. Research papers discussed in this episode Starns, J. J...2021-06-2257 min
Bowel and Bladder Matters PodcastYou're a new WOC Nurse...now what?!Being a new WOC Nurse can be daunting when you are brand new. In this podcast Mary Mahoney discusses how she would guide a novice WOC Nurse transitioning from a staff nurse role in their same facility as well as starting at a new hospital. Whether you are a new or experience WOC Nurse, this podcast can provide insight while you transition, or you are helping someone transition! Guest BioMary Mahoney is a Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) nurse at UnityPoint at Home, where she and her WOC team use their expertise...2021-04-2620 minWOCTalkBonus EP 17: Mindfulness & the Health Care ProviderOn this special WOC Nurse Week edition of WOCTalk, we sit down with Dr. Carla Haack for a sneak preview of a rebroadcasted session titled “Mindfulness & the Healthcare Provider” that will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, April 14, 2021. The rebroadcasted webinar will offer 1 contact hour and is available for free to members and non-members of WOCN. This session will look at the neuroscience behind mindfulness exercises and how the practice can serve as a useful tool for preventing burnout and compassion fatigue in providers. There will also be some discussion regarding the prescription of these techniques for patients and their family memb...2021-04-1331 minWOCTalkBonus EP 15: Diagnosis and Management of Parastomal AbscessesDuring this special bonus WOCTalk episode, we sit down with Virginia (Ginny) Hanchett, FNP, APRN-BC, DCNP, COCN, CWCN, to discuss content related to a recent webinar, “Parastomal Abscesses: Exploring the Differential Diagnoses and Treatment Options”. Ginny elaborates on the different pathologies and diagnoses of parastomal abscesses, underlying causes, and prevention and treatment options.This podcast and the original webinar were supported by Hollister Incorporated. The WOCN Society does not endorse specific products or services.Episode ResourcesClick here to view the recording of the webinar, “Parastomal Abscesses: Exploring the Differential Diagnoses and Treatment Option...2021-02-0237 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastQuality of life with an ostomy: How to manage leakageWhat impact does leakage have on the quality of life for an ostomate? What is the common cause for leakage from an ostomy pouching system? What accessories or barrier products are recommended for managing leakage? These questions and more are answered in this podcast. Guest BioJane Fellows received her bachelor and master’s degrees in nursing from Duke University. She attended the Emory University WOC nursing educating program and is certified as an Advanced Practice Wound Ostomy Continence nurse. She has done presentations on ostomy and fistula management regionally, nationally and in...2021-01-2511 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastHistory & evolution of WOC nursing and productsInterested in the history of Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) Nursing? In this podcast we hear from Mary Mahoney, who has been a licensed WOC Nurse since 1993. She discusses the changes in WOC nursing and the introduction of different products throughout the years. Guest BioMary Mahoney is a Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) nurse at UnityPoint at Home, where she and her WOC team use their expertise to consult and collaborate with field clinicians providing care to patients in their homes via telehealth. She is also adjunct faculty with the WEBWOC Nursing Education Program. Mary is...2020-12-2119 minWOCTalkBonus Episode 14: High Output Ileostomy ManagementDuring this special bonus WOCTalk episode, we sit down with Kelly Jaszarowski, MSN, RN, CNS, CWOCN, WOCN Past President, and Rose Murphree, DNP, RN, CWOCN, CFCN, Assistant Clinical Professor, to discuss the content of the recent webinar titled, “Slow Down: Management of the High Output Ileostomy.” Kelly and Rose explain complications associated with high output ileostomies, preventative and management strategies, and complimentary therapies.This podcast and the webinar were supported by Hollister, Incorporated. The WOCN Society does not endorse specific products or services. Episode ResourcesTo view a recording of the webin...2020-12-0124 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastTransitioning from a nurse to a WOC nurse, and what you need to knowJan has over 40 years of experience and in her current role she is a preceptor and mentors nurses training to become WOC Nurses. In this podcast she discusses how a nurse moves through the process to become a WOC Nurse and provides insight to the process. Guest bio:Jan has practiced as a WOC nurse for 40 years, working at the University of Chicago Medicine, a 900-bed academic inner city medical center. She directs and provides care to the outpatient ostomy population working in general surgery clinics. She is a past president of th...2020-11-2327 minWOCTalkBonus EP 13: Incontinence Management and Prevention TechnologyDuring this special bonus WOCTalk episode, we sit down with Dr. Waqaar Khawar, a physician with Hillrom, to discuss content related to a recent webinar on Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD) and Pressure Injuries. Dr. Khawar elaborates on the evidence behind the importance of incontinence management in the prevention of IAD and pressure injuries, with emphasis on how the WatchCare™ Incontinence Management System can help nurses address incontinence related problems.This podcast and webinar were supported by an educational grant from Hillrom. The WOCN® Society does not endorse specific products and services.To view a recording of...2020-11-2024 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastQuality of life with an ostomy: Finding the right systemHow do you choose a pouching system for an ostomy patient? In this podcast Jane Fellows, MSN, RN, CWOCN, discusses items that need to be considered when choosing a pouching system for your patient, such as: leakage, patient preference, body changes and much more. Guest BioJane Fellows received her bachelor and master’s degrees in nursing from Duke University. She attended the Emory University WOC nursing educating program and is certified as an Advanced Practice Wound Ostomy Continence nurse. She has done presentations on ostomy and fistula management regionally, nationally and in...2020-09-2814 minWOCTalkBonus EP 12: Medico-Legal Issues in WOC NursingOn this special bonus episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Edward Beitz, Esquire. Ed focuses his practice on medical malpractice defense. He defends doctors, nurses, physicians assistants, and hospitals at the trial and appellate levels, as well as general liability matters. He has successfully defended numerous medical malpractice cases at trial involving complex issues of the human anatomy, such as cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, nursing care, obstetrical complications, nerve injury and vascular injury. Ed has also tried multiple cases to defense verdicts before arbitration panels in Philadelphia County. His practice has involved a wide range of other m...2020-09-1843 minWOCTalkBonus 11: The Professional Development Road Trip: The Thrill of Hitting the Road in Your Heavy ChevyDuring this special bonus WOCTalk episode, we sit down with Janice M. Beitz, PhD, RN, CS, CNOR, CWOCN-AP, CRNP, MAPWCA, ANEF, FNAP, FAAN as she discusses the content of the recent webinar titled, “Jump Into Your Heavy Chevy For the Professional Development Road Trip: Bumps, Twists, and Fabulous Destinations.” During this discussion Janice explains target resume development, business technology including statistical analysis software, and the importance of specialty certification. This podcast and the webinar were supported by Medela LLC. The WOCN Society does not endorse specific products or services. For a list of WOC patient products and ser...2020-08-2859 minBowel and Bladder Matters Podcast2016 JWOCN outcome criteria for discharging the patient with a new ostomy from home healthToday’s podcast we talk about a publication in the Journal of Wound Ostomy & Continence Nursing (JWOCN), titled “Outcome criteria for discharging the patient with a new ostomy from home health care.” Janet Stoia Davis, RN, CWOCN, CFCN, was one of the consensus panel members of this WOCN Society consensus statement. Guest BioJanet Stoia Davis, RN, CWOCN, CFCN has 34 years’ experience in WOC nursing and has been certified as a CWOCN since 1985. In 1996, she began a private wound, ostomy, continence practice, first as a partnership and presently as sole proprietor practicing across t...2020-08-1019 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastQuality of life with an ostomy and expectationsEvery patient anticipates life with an ostomy differently. In this podcast Jane Fellows, MSN, RN, CWOCN, talks through ostomates expectations on quality of life and the role nurses and other healthcare providers can play in the continuum of care. Guest BioJane Fellows received her bachelor and master’s degrees in nursing from Duke University. She attended the Emory University WOC nursing educating program and is certified as an Advanced Practice Wound Ostomy Continence nurse. She has done presentations on ostomy and fistula management regionally, nationally and internationally and has published chapters in...2020-07-1312 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastManaging ileostomiesIn this podcast we talk about managing ileostomies. Management of ileostomies are different because they have a more liquid output and that output includes enzymes and acidity which can cause skin problems if leakage occurs. Guest BioJane Fellows received her Bachelor and Master’s degrees in nursing from Duke University. She attended the Emory University WOC nursing educating program and is certified as an Advanced Practice Wound Ostomy Continence nurse. She has done presentations on ostomy and fistula management regionally, nationally and internationally and has published chapters in textbooks as well as...2020-06-1515 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastDifferent Roles of a WOC Nurse: Telehealth NurseIn this podcast, Mary Mahoney, MSN, RN, CWON, CFCN talks with us about Telehealth and the role of the WOC nurse. Telehealth and the use of technology is changing our world. Listen to this podcast to get Mary’s thoughts. Guest BioMary Mahoney is a Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) nurse at UnityPoint at Home, where she and her WOC team use their expertise to consult and collaborate with field clinicians providing care to patients in their homes via telehealth. She is also adjunct faculty with the WEBWOC Nursing Education Program. Mary is Past Presi...2020-04-2026 minWOCTalkBonus EP 10: How WOC Nurses Can Make A World of DifferenceDuring this special bonus WOCTalk episode, we sit down with Kim Fields, BSN, CPN, CWOCN, a certified wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) pediatric nurse at Hershey Medical Center, to discuss her international medical and mission work. Kim has provided WOC health care for underserved populations in places like Africa, the Amazon Jungle, Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and she has volunteered with The Youth Rally.Kim discusses how learning about different cultures has improved her health care and has helped her grow as an individual and a nurse. Kim discusses ways to get involved in international service-learning tr...2020-04-1440 minWOCTalkBonus EP 9: Dermostomy: Advanced Dermatological Conditions of the Parastomal RegionOn this bonus episode of WOCTalk we sit down with Virginia Hanchett, FNP, APRN-BC, DCNP, COCN, CWCN, a Program Director and Senior Nurse Practitioner at “UR Medicine Ostomy Services” at the University Of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York. She has 20 years of experience in the field of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing and 15 years experience in medical dermatology. She has been proudly employed at the University of Rochester Medical Center for over 30 years and for the past 5 years she has focused on the well being of ostomy patients throughout the continuum of care, with long-term management being her l...2020-03-2728 minWOCTalkBonus EP 8: The Gut Microbiota & Health: A Focus on Linking Intestinal Dysbiosis & Human DiseaseDuring this special bonus WOCTalk episode, we sit down with Dr. Mariana Byndloss. As an Assistant Professor in the Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology Department at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Mariana’s work examines how inflammation mediates changes in host physiology, and how these changes can cause disruption of the microbial ecosystem in our large intestine, leading to disease.In this episode, Mariana speaks to us about the content from a recent WOCN Society webinar, The Gut Microbiota & Health: A Focus on Linking Intestinal Dysbiosis & Human Disease, which introduced the exciting field of the microbiome and uncovered the rol...2020-02-1418 minWOCTalkBonus EP 7: Parastomal Hernias: A Surgeon and WOC Nurse PerspectiveParastomal hernia development is a common complication for a patient with a stoma. In this special bonus episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Janice C. Colwell, RN, MS, APRN, CWOCN, FAAN, to discuss this complication and the content she presented alongside her colleague, Neil Hyman, MD, at WOCNext 2019. Their session titled, “Parastomal Hernias: A Surgeon and WOC Nurse Perspective” reviewed the incidence, clinical presentation, risk factors, workup and surgical and non-surgical treatment of the ostomy patient with a parastomal hernia.This session, while presented onsite at WOCNext 2019, was also presented as an official WOCNext 2019 education rebroadcast. The reb...2020-02-1432 minWOCTalkBonus EP 6: Creative Strategies to Manage Female Urinary Incontinence and Reduce Urinary Catheter UtilizationOn this special bonus episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Carmen Davis and Terrie Beeson to speak about the content from a recent WOCN Society webinar, “Creative Strategies to Manage Female Urinary Incontinence and Reduce Urinary Catheter Utilization”, which focused on alternatives used to disrupt the lifecycle of the indwelling urinary catheter.The webinar and this podcast were both supported by an educational grant from Stryker. The WOCN® Society does not endorse specific products and services. To view a free recording of the webinar “Creative Strategies to Manage Female Urinary Incontinence and Reduce Urinary Catheter Utilization”, visit the w...2020-01-1022 minWOCTalkBonus EP 5: Convexity: Where Did it Come From and Where are We Now?During this special bonus WOCTalk episode, I sit down with Jan Colwell to speak about the popular topic of convexity. Jan has practiced as a WOC nurse for 40 years at the University of Chicago Medicine and is currently the advanced practice nurse in the outpatient ostomy clinic. She is a Past President of the WOCN Society and Friends of Ostomates Worldwide USA, is the co-section editor of the ostomy section of the Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing and has edited several text books on ostomy care.In this episode, Jan speaks to us about the c...2019-12-2026 minWOCTalkDeep Dive into the Continent Ileal Reservoir (EP.31)Today’s WOCTalk podcast topic was suggested by one of our WOCN members! During this episode we sit down with Karen O’Brien, CWOCN, from the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, OH. Karen is part of an experienced nursing team that has been awarded the best nursing team in the entire Cleveland Clinical Nursing System twice in the last five years. Listen to this episode to learn about the Kock Pouch surgical procedure, more commonly referred to as “continent ileal reservoir”, “Barnett pouch”, and “K-pouch”, and to learn about the types of patients that are appropriate candidates for this procedure...2019-12-0358 minWOCTalkBonus EP 3: Convex Product Choices to Improve CareDuring this special bonus WOCTalk episode, we sit down with Donna Sellers, BSN, RN, CWON and Jill Hammond, BSN, RN, CWOCN of Convatec to speak about the content from the recent supported webinar, Convex Product Choices to Improve Patient Care. This session discussed the what and when of choosing convex product choices to improve patient care along with the potential risks and contraindications for using convexity. Listen in to learn more and on this topic and additional knowledge not covered during the original webinar recording.
This podcast and the webinar were supported by Convatec. The WOCN Society...2019-08-0924 min
WOCTalkBonus EP 2: Progressive Mobility and Pressure Injury: What’s The Link?During this special bonus WOCTalk episode, we sit down with Joyce M. Black, PhD, RN, CWCN, FAAN, Professor, College of Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center. During this episode, Dr. Black speaks about the content from her webinar presentation, Progressive Mobility and Pressure Injury: What’s The Link?
Progressive mobility is the graded application of positioning and mobility techniques to return patients to prior levels of function. With critical or prolonged illness, recovery of function is slow and increases the duration of risk for pressure injury. This webinar addressed pressure injury prevention, at all levels of progressive mo...2019-05-1741 min
WOCTalkBonus EP 1: Guiding Your Professional Future with the Scope and Standards for the WOC NurseDuring this special bonus WOCTalk episode, we sit down with Kathleen Lawrence, MSN, RN, CWOCN, Scope and Standards Task Force Chair to speak about the Scope and Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition and the content from the special WOC Nurse Week 2019 rebroadcast, Guiding Your Professional Future with the Scope and Standards for the WOC Nurse: Practical Application of the 2nd Edition of the Scope and Standards.
This session focused on care coordination and collaboration by WOC nurses; ethics in WOC nursing, current issues and trends that influence WOC nursing; future considerations and challenges for WOC nursing; and...2019-04-1929 min
WOCTalkA Unique Approach to Neonatal Wound Care (EP.09)Stephanie Furtado, BScN, RN, ET MClScWH, SWO
Neonatal wound care often presents unique challenges. In this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Stephanie Furtado, BScN, RN, ET MClScWH, SWO, to discuss her unique approach to a micropreemie patient born at just 24 weeks. Stephanie outlined her approach within her merit award winning poster at the WOCN Society’s 50th Annual Conference in 2018.
To view a description of Stephanie’s poster, “A Unique Approach to Heal a Neonate’s Open Abdomen Using Gentian Violet/Methylene Blue Polyurethane Antimicrobial Foam”, click here.
An image of Stephanie...2019-01-2916 min
Today's Wound Clinic's showEpisode 19: Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Detection, and AssessmentIn this podcast episode, Stephen G. Bergquist, MD, CWSP, discusses the latest information connected to the science and research of pressure ulcer care, as well as the responsibility that wound care clinicians have to match new findings to their wound clinic practice, with Barbara Bates-Jensen, PhD, RN, WOCN, FAAN.2018-06-0717 min
Today's Wound Clinic's showEpisode 19: Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Detection, and AssessmentIn this podcast episode, Stephen G. Bergquist, MD, CWSP, discusses the latest information connected to the science and research of pressure ulcer care, as well as the responsibility that wound care clinicians have to match new findings to their wound clinic practice, with Barbara Bates-Jensen, PhD, RN, WOCN, FAAN.2018-06-0717 min