Podcasts about wound ostomy

Episode Resources:Click here to find a UOAA Affiliated Ostomy Support Group near you. People who have or will have surgery, caregivers, family, friends and medical professionals are invited to attend and benefit from lifelong learning and emotional support.Click here to access the article, The Role of the WOC Nurse in an Ostomy Support Group by Stephanie Mowdy, BSN, RN, C, CETN. Click “Download” on the left-hand side to get the PDF version of the original article that was published in the JWOCN® in 1998.Click here to access the article Starting and Maintaining a Hospital‐Based Ostomy Support Group by Heidi Huddleston Cross, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, published in the JWOCN in 2010.Click here to access the WOCN members-only online Ostomy CommunityClick here to access the WOCN members-only Professional Practice Community About the Speakers:Vashti Livingston, MS, RN, CWOCN, has been a member of the WOCN Society for 20 years. Vashti has been a WOC nurse co facilitator for an ostomy support group for 20 years. She currently works as a Certified WOC Nurse Ambulatory Urology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center NYC. Her educational background includes Emory University WOCNEP (2001); MS in Adult Health Nursing (2005); BSN (1990) and BS Biology (1984).Stacy Krakower, BSN, RN, CWON, has over 20 years of direct patient care working in the acute, long term, ambulatory and home care settings. Stacy completed her training in wound and ostomy nursing from the Emory University Wound and Ostomy Certification Program and has been certified wound and ostomy nurse for the past six years. Since 2019, Stacy has had the privilege of being one of the leaders of the Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center's Ostomy Support Group. She has helped grow this group over the years as it successfully pivoted from an in person support group to a virtual group. She is passionate about her role as a leader of such an important group as she feels that knowledge is acquired over time and support groups can offer the ostomy community life long learning, support and friendship.Rebecca Poleshuck, MSN, FNP-BC, CWOCN, presently practices as a Wound Ostomy and Continence Specialist and Colorectal Surgery Nurse Practitioner, with special certification in wound, ostomy and continence care. She has practiced in the field of nursing for over 19 years, providing care to pressure injury patients, and developing comprehensive educational programs for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and patient care assistants. As a wound care expert at an academic medical center, she routinely diagnoses and treats patients with pressure injuries based on the etiology and stage of the wound. She received a BS in Nursing from Hunter-Belleveue School of Nursing and certification as a Family Nurse practitioner from SUNY Downstate. She is currently employed at Mt. Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in New York as a nurse practitioner, wound, ostomy and continence specialist. Rebecca is Co-chair of the WOC Nurse Mount Sinai Health System Steering Committee for Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury prevention and provide a consultation service for wounds, ostomies and fistulas in the acute care setting as well as in a nurse practitioner run outpatient clinic for patients with recent ostomies and patients with long term concerns. She has also developed prevention strategies for patients at risk for pressure injuries in unit based quality improvement projects as well as developing a wound and ostomy continuing education program for Mount Sinai Beth Israel School of Nursing. Rebecca has created a staff development program for Registered Nurses and Patient Care Associates to prevent pressure injuries, moisture associated dermatitis, the care of lower extremity wounds and ostomies. She also created a staff development program for nurse practitioners for care of oncological wounds. Rebecca sits on Mount Sinai systemwide committees for pressure injury prevention and for credentialling of advanced practice providers.

Chronic wounds can be challenging to live with, but with the right knowledge and treatment, they can be effectively managed and cured. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy uses pressurized oxygen to promote tissue repair and reduce inflammation, making it an effective option for chronic wounds and non-healing injuries. Learn about how wounds develop and treatment options from Scott Zittel, D.O., Medical Director of Enloe Health's Wound/Ostomy & Hyperbaric Center.

Click here to review a case study “Intraoperative Use of Soft Convexity”Click here to see the Hollister CeraPlusTM Product PortfolioIf you have convexity-related questions for Rosemary, feel free to send an email to rosemary.Hill@vch.ca 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 Nurse Specialized in Wound Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC). Her past volunteer activities include President of NSWOC from 2016-2018. Rosemary participates as a member on the British Columbia provincial Skin and Wound committee, continues to chair the Provincial Ostomy committee, and is an expert speaker at national and international events. Most recently volunteer activities have taken her to Argentina where she worked to provide wound education.

Wound Ostomy surgery is one of the most delicate and difficult of procedures—not only in the surgery portion but during the recovery, which can be psychologically traumatic and physically challenging Wound, ostomy, and continence nurse Emily Dean shares her expertise in this complex area of medicine. Throughout this interview, she accompanies her explanations and descriptions with guidance for the legal nurse consultant who has to evaluate the standard of patient care from preop to postoperative care.. She begins by describing the different kinds of ostomies and what factors make them temporary or permanent. Emily touches on the area of patient consent. The patient needs to understand, as well as possible, what will occur. Although each specific procedure is individual, she emphasizes that surgeons should always aim for the least invasive method and a placement that assures the patient can care for the ostomy. Post-surgical care is critical. The nurse or caretaker must tailor the care to the special needs of the patient. Those with visual difficulties or arthritic hands may need special assistance. It's also essential to address the patient's emotional needs. This podcast is packed with essential information for the LNC. You will want to save and review it. Join me in this episode of Wound Ostomy Continence Challenges & the LNC - Emily Dean What are the different kinds of ostomies? What determines whether an ostomy is temporary or permanent? How should a legal nurse consultant review an ostomy case? Why must an LNC be fully aware of the emotional and physical consequences of postoperative recovery—and where a caretaker can make errors? Do ostomy patients have a bill of rights?? Listen to our podcasts or watch them using our app, Expert.edu, available at legalnursebusiness.com/expertedu. https://youtu.be/8VgRFY0llpI Announcing LNC Success™ Virtual Conference 8 October 26,27 & 28 LNC Success™ is a Virtual Conference 3-day event designed for legal nurse consultants just like you! Pat Iyer and Barbara Levin put together THE first Legal Nurse Consulting Virtual Conference in July 2020. They are back with their 8th all-new conference based on what attendees said they'd find most valuable. This new implementation and networking event is designed for LNCs at any stage in their career. Build your expertise, attract higher-paying attorney clients, and take your business to the next level. After the LNC Success™ Virtual Conference, you will leave with clarity, confidence, and an effective step-by-step action plan that you can immediately implement in your business. Your Presenter of Wound Ostomy Continence Challenges & the LNC - Emily Dean RN since 2014, started in pediatric pulmonology then transitioned over 5 years ago to adults/geriatrics to do wound and ostomy care. Certified wound ostomy nurse (CWON)training completed at Emory University and acted as sole CWON at >200 bed hospital that is part of a large local system-performing direct patient care-(hands on wound care, making recommendations, establishing treatment plans, etc), educating patients and staff, writing and updating policies and procedures for system, sitting on many multidisciplinary teams promoting prevention and acting as expert in field. Currently, I am pursuing LNC full time, subcontracting as an expert witness in the field of wound and ostomy litigation. Connect with Emily https://bio.site/emilydeanPLNC Or connect on LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/emily-dean-377408171

US listeners: Click Here Listeners outside the US: Acelity.com and 3M.com References: 1. Miller-Mikolajczyk C, MStat RJ. Real world use: comparing early versus late initiation of negative pressure wound therapy on wound surface area reduction in patients at wound care clinics. Poster presented at The Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society Annual Conference, June 22-26, 2013. Seattle, Washington. 2. Baharestani MM. Driver VR. Optimizing clinical and cost effectiveness with early intervention of V.A.C.® Therapy. Ostomy Wound Manage. 2008;54(11 Suppl):1-15. 3. Baharestani MM, Houliston-Otto DB, Barnes S. Early versus late initiation of negative pressure wound therapy: examining the impact home care length of stay. Ostomy Wound Manage. 2008; 54(11 Suppl):48-53. 4. Driver VR, de Leon JM. Health economic implications for wound care and limb preservation. J Managed Care Med. 2008; 1(11):13-19.

US listeners: Visit the 3M Beyond the Hospital website to learn how we can help! Helpful Resources: •Contact 3M 24/7 at 1-800-275-4524 •KCIExpress.com •iOnHealing.com •3MWoundTherapyGuide.com •ACTIV.A.C.™ Therapy System •SNAP™ Therapy System Related Podcasts: •Real-World Use: Comparing Early Versus Late Initiation of NPWT (PRA-PM-ALL-00406) References: 1.Miller-Mikolajczyk C, MStat RJ. Real world use: comparing early versus late initiation of negative pressure wound therapy on wound surface area reduction in patients at wound care clinics. Poster presented at The Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society Annual Conference, June 22-26, 2013. Seattle, Washington. 2.Baharestani MM. Driver VR. Optimizing clinical and cost effectiveness with early intervention of V.A.C.® Therapy. Ostomy Wound Manage. 2008;54(11 Suppl):1-15. 3.Baharestani MM, Houliston-Otto DB, Barnes S. Early versus late initiation of negative pressure wound therapy: examining the impact home care length of stay. Ostomy Wound Manage. 2008; 54(11 Suppl):48-53. 4.Driver VR, de Leon JM. Health economic implications for wound care and limb preservation. J Managed Care Med. 2008; 1(11):13-19.

On this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Mary Harris, BSN, RN, CWON, who is a Wound and Ostomy Travel Nurse and the President-Elect of the New England Region. Mary shares her journey as a nurse, tips and tricks for anyone interested in becoming a travel nurse, and her experiences as a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Travel Nurse. 

Guest: Kate Zimnicki, DNP, RN Associate Professor (Clinical) Wayne State University College of Nursing Detroit, MI --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wsu-nightintales/message

Kimberly shares insight and discusses the challenges that clinicians and patients face with PMARSI, the complications of these types of skin injuries, and the importance of keeping peristomal skin intact. In addition, she discusses how peristomal skin complications should not be normalized. Guest bio: Kimberly LeBlanc is known globally as an innovative nurse leader. She is the current Academic Chair of the Association for Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy and Continence Care's (NSWOCC) Wound Ostomy and Continence Institute (WOC Institute) and an Advanced Practice and Certified Wound Ostomy Continence nurse working with KDS Professional Consulting. She holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing from Queen's University. Kimberly is an Adjunct Professor with the University of Western Ontario Masters in Wound Care Program and an Affiliate Lecturer at McGill University. Kimberly is a past president and founding member of the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel and the co-chair of the Canadian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel.  Visit https://www.coloplast.us/professional/ for more educational offerings.

On this episode of WOCTalk we sit down with Barbara Dale, RN, CHHN, CWOCN. Barbara started her career as a nursing assistant in long term care in 1985. She has worked in a variety of settings from acute care to psychiatric prisons but found her niche in home health after obtaining her RN in 2000. She obtained her WOC nurse certification from Emory University in 2003. In her current role she does patient evaluations and maintains all medical supplies for her home health, hospice, and private duty locations. Barbara has actively volunteered on a National level for WOCN over 10 years and has participated in several CMS technical expert panels on issues pertaining to wound ostomy continence patients. She has several publications including “What is an LCD and why do I need to know?”, has presented on a national and international basis and co-authored the Palliative Care section of the WOC Core Curriculum wound textbook with Kevin Emmons,DrNP, RN, APN, AGPCNP-BC, CWCN, CFCN.During this episode, Barbara discusses her various national-level volunteer roles with WOCN, her career, her current role and supply expertise as a Director of WOC Services Quality Home Health & Hospice in Tennessee, and the topic from her session at WOCNext 2021, Successful Transitions of Care: Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Supplies. The session will be available on-demand soon!Episode ResourcesIf you registered for WOCNext 2021, you can access the handouts, resources, and chat log from Barbara's session, “Successful Transitions of Care: Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Supplies by selecting the handouts tab on the event site.To view additional information about sessions from WOCNext 2021, please click here to view the Final Program.WOCN Members: to network with other members please utilize the WOCN Forums by clicking here.To monitor when volunteer opportunities are available through WOCN, navigate to wocn.org/volunteer.

Jan is an Advanced Practice WOC Nurse working in an outpatient setting. In this episode she talks about her role at the University of Chicago and other APRN roles. 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 the WOCN Society, and Friends of Ostomates Worldwide USA, is the ostomy section editor of the Journal of Wound Ostomy and Continence, the editor of several text books on ostomy care as well as the author of multiple journal articles.  She has presented nationally and internationally on ostomy topics and precepts ostomy students attending the WOCN educational programs.Visit https://www.coloplast.us/professional/ for more educational offerings.

With over 10 years’ experience in the area of spinal cord injury and disease, Liz Saltigerald, BSN, RN, CWOCN discusses the bed bound patients she works with and how to help improve their quality of life. Guest BioLiz Saltigerald is a Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in spinal cord injury and disease. She is also a board-certified Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse. She serves as a member of our armed forces in the Airforce Reserve. Her clinical experience and interest has always been focused within the military and veteran population. Her current position is with James A. Haley VA Medical Center, in Tampa, Florida.Visit https://www.coloplast.us/professional for more educational offerings.

Jan 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 the WOCN Society, and Friends of Ostomates Worldwide USA, is the ostomy section editor of the Journal of Wound Ostomy and Continence, the editor of several text books on ostomy care as well as the author of multiple journal articles. She has presented nationally and internationally on ostomy topics and precepts ostomy students attending the WOCN educational programs.Visit https://www.coloplast.us/professional/ for more educational offerings.

In this podcast we hear from Liz Saltigerald, BSN, RN, CWOCN on how she assesses and chooses the transanal irrigation system for certain patients. Guest BioLiz Saltigerald is a Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in spinal cord injury and disease. She is also a board-certified Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse. She serves as a member of our armed forces in the Airforce Reserve. Her clinical experience and interest has always been focused within the military and veteran population. Her current position is with James A. Haley VA Medical Center, in Tampa, Florida.Visit https://www.coloplast.us/professional for more educational offerings.

Today’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 the continuum with a focus on ostomy care and a passion for patients attaining their desirable quality of life. Janet runs three outpatient ostomy clinics serving different populations. Visit https://www.coloplast.us/professional for more educational offerings.

US listeners: Visit the 3M Beyond the Hospital website to learn how we can help! Helpful Resources: •Contact 3M 24/7 at 1-800-275-4524 •KCIExpress.com •iOnHealing.com •3MWoundTherapyGuide.com •ACTIV.A.C.™ Therapy System •SNAP™ Therapy System Related Podcasts: •Real-World Use: Comparing Early Versus Late Initiation of NPWT (PRA-PM-ALL-00406) References: 1.Miller-Mikolajczyk C, MStat RJ. Real world use: comparing early versus late initiation of negative pressure wound therapy on wound surface area reduction in patients at wound care clinics. Poster presented at The Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society Annual Conference, June 22-26, 2013. Seattle, Washington. 2.Baharestani MM. Driver VR. Optimizing clinical and cost effectiveness with early intervention of V.A.C.® Therapy. Ostomy Wound Manage. 2008;54(11 Suppl):1-15. 3.Baharestani MM, Houliston-Otto DB, Barnes S. Early versus late initiation of negative pressure wound therapy: examining the impact home care length of stay. Ostomy Wound Manage. 2008; 54(11 Suppl):48-53. 4.Driver VR, de Leon JM. Health economic implications for wound care and limb preservation. J Managed Care Med. 2008; 1(11):13-19.

In this episode, Liz Saltigerald talks to us about her experience and how she establishes a plan of care for bowel management with her patients. She explains how bowel management protocols change based on different patient populations and the impact transanal irrigation has had on her patient's quality of life. Guest BioLiz Saltigerald is a Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in spinal cord injury and disease. She is also a board-certified Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse. She serves as a member of our armed forces in the Airforce Reserve. Her clinical experience and interest has always been focused within the military and veteran population. Her current position is with James A. Haley VA Medical Center, in Tampa, Florida. Visit https://www.coloplast.us/professional for more educational offerings.

US listeners: Click HereListeners outside the US: Acelity.com and 3M.comReferences:1. Miller-Mikolajczyk C, MStat RJ. Real world use: comparing early versus late initiation of negative pressure wound therapy on wound surface area reduction in patients at wound care clinics. Poster presented at The Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society Annual Conference, June 22-26, 2013. Seattle, Washington.2. Baharestani MM. Driver VR. Optimizing clinical and cost effectiveness with early intervention of V.A.C.® Therapy. Ostomy Wound Manage.2008;54(11 Suppl):1-15.3. Baharestani MM, Houliston-Otto DB, Barnes S. Early versus late initiation of negative pressure wound therapy: examining the impact home care length of stay. Ostomy Wound Manage. 2008; 54(11 Suppl):48-53. 4. Driver VR, de Leon JM. Health economic implications for wound care and limb preservation. J Managed Care Med. 2008; 1(11):13-19.

In this episode, Jan Colwell provides insight on peristomal skin complications and how to manage. Jan works in an outpatient clinic and talks through what is most common in her practice. Guest bioJan 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 the WOCN Society, and Friends of Ostomates Worldwide USA, is the ostomy section editor of the Journal of Wound Ostomy and Continence, the editor of several text books on ostomy care as well as the author of multiple journal articles. She has presented nationally and internationally on ostomy topics and precepts ostomy students attending the WOCN educational programs.Visit https://www.coloplast.us/professional/ for more educational offerings.

As a CWOCN In the Acute Care setting, Kristen is the go-to expert for wound and ostomy care. Kristen shares her knowledge and educates clinicians RNs, MDs, as well as, patients and new parents on a variety of topics from wound assessment and dressing techniques to self-ostomy care. She is grateful for the opportunity to have a positive impact on her patient's lives and hopes to inspire others.

This discussion will focus on the history of convexity, primary reasons you would use convexity, the use of convexity earlier and what drives the choice of convexity.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 the WOCN Society, and Friends of Ostomates Worldwide USA, is the ostomy section editor of the Journal of Wound Ostomy and Continence, the editor of several text books on ostomy care as well as the author of multiple journal articles. She has presented nationally and internationally on ostomy topics and precepts ostomy students attending the WOCN educational programs. Visit https://www.coloplast.us/professional/ for more educational offerings.

On this week’s episode of WOCTalk we sit down with Kimberly LeBlanc, PhD, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), IIWCC, to learn about her expertise and her experience leading up to her co-authored manuscript in the March/April issue of the Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing titled, [Peristomal Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injury, Results of an International Consensus Meeting](http://). This is an open access article and can be found, by clicking here. Other co-authors for this manuscript include: Ian Whiteley, MNurs, NP, STN, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Laurie McNichol, MSN, RN, CNS, GNP, CWOCN, CWON-AP, FAAN, Cone Health, Greensboro, North Carolina. Ginger Salvadalena, PhD, RN, Clinical Affairs, Hollister Incorporated, Libertyville, Illinois. Mikel Gray, PhD, RN, FNP, PNP, CUNP, CCCN, FAANP, FAAN, School of Medicine (Department of Urology) and School of Nursing (Department of Acute and Specialty Practice), University of Virginia, Charlottesville. Kimberly LeBlanc is the Academic Chair of the Wound Ostomy Continence Institute and a certified Wound Ostomy and Continence (WOCC(C)) Nurse working with KDS Professional Consulting. She is an Adjunct Professor with the University of Western Ontario Masters in Wound Care Program and a visiting lecturer at the McGill University School of Nursing and University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine. Kimberly is the immediate past president of the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel, an international expert reviewer for the Joanna Briggs Institute in Australia and a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Advances in Skin and Wound Care. She has lectured nationally and internationally and is considered an expert on ostomy, continence and wound related issues in the aging population. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and four book chapters. Her current area of research interest is skin health in the frail elderly.

In this episode of WOCTalk we sit down with Christine Berke, MSN, APRN-NP, CWOCN-AP, AGPCNP-BC and Secretary of the WOCN® Society. Chris also recently served as the WOCN Society’s Role of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse in Continence Care Task Force Chair and was part of a group of Society volunteers and experts tasked with revising the Role of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse in Continence Care document. This updated document replaces the 2009 version of the Role of the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse or Continence Care Nurse in Continence Care. The document was revised by the Task Force between March 2017 ─ October 2018. During the discussion, Chris reveals the purpose of this document, the contributing factors that led to recent updates and tips and suggestions for nurses looking to certify or re-certify in continence. The Role of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse in Continence Care is a digital resource available in PDF format for download in the WOCN Society’s Document Library. To view the document library, please visit: wocn.org/library. For direct access to the document, click here. If you are interested in certifying or re-certifying in continence, you can access resources available through the WOCN Society, the Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing (JWOCN), and the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB). Additional information can be found here. If you are interested in purchasing the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society Core Curriculum book in Ostomy Management please visit the Society's bookstore at wocn.org/bookstore.

WOC Nurses are often called upon to make recommendations to individuals or purchasing/procurement representatives regarding body worn absorbent products. While considered a containment strategy for incontinence, these products simultaneously impact skin integrity. The WOCN Society held a consensus conference to identify current clinical practice gaps and define standards of care for individuals using body worn absorbent products for the management of fecal and urinary incontinence. The goal of the consensus conference was to develop evidence and consensus based statements that result in the development of a manuscript and ultimately, an evidence-and-consensus-based decision support tool around this concept. In this episode of WOCTalk, we feature a discussion with four members of the consensus conference regarding their session at the WOCN Society’s 50th Annual Conference, “Setting the Standard for Body Worn Absorbent Products: Results of the WOCN Consensus Conference”. To view the full conference session, “Setting the Standard for Body Worn Absorbent Products: Results of the WOCN Consensus Conference”, click here. Want to review more sessions from the WOCN® Society’s 50th Annual Conference? The full conference library is available for purchase. Choose from the entire package, or individual sessions here. Speaker Bios JoAnn Ermer-Seltun, MS, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN - Nurse Practitioner, WEB WOC NEP; Mercy Medical Center Wound/Continence Clinic JoAnn Ermer-Seltun is a certified Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner at Mercy Medical Center Vascular Wound Center and Continence Clinic, Mason City, Iowa. She is Co-Director for the Metropolitan State University WEB WOC Nursing Education Program and an online instructor for incontinence since 2002. In addition, she is the past owner of Bladder Control Solutions, LLC that addressed continence issues in LTC (long term care). JoAnn’s current focus is to improve the health and well-being of clients who suffer from chronic wounds, ostomy issues and urinary incontinence, with an emphasis on holistic incontinence care. She has developed educational programs, posters, journal articles and chapters on wound, ostomy, and urinary & fecal incontinence that are presented locally, as well as nationally. Dr. Mikel Gray PhD, FNP, PNP, CUNP, CCCN, FAANP, FAAN - Professor, University of Virginia Dr. Mikel Gray is a Professor with the Department of Urology, School of Medicine and Department of Acute and Specialty Care, School of Nursing at the University of Virginia. He is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing (JWOCN). He has published multiple books, chapters and articles in the field of neurological urology and urodynamic testing, wound, ostomy and continence nursing and urologic nursing. He has lectured on these topics nationally and across the globe. Dr. Dea J. Kent DNP, RN, NP-C, CWOCN, QCP - Director, Community Health Network Dr. Kent has practiced WOC Nursing for over 18 years. She currently serves as the Wound Section Editor for JWOCN, and has contributed to the WOC literature base, as well as authored chapters for several texts. Laurie L. McNichol MSN, RN, CNS, GNP, CWOCN, CWON-AP, FAAN - Clincial Nurse Specialist/WOC Nurse, Cone Health Laurie McNichol is a Clinical Nurse Specialist and Wound Ostomy and Continence Advanced Practice Nurse at Cone Health in Greensboro, North Carolina. Her 29 year career as a WOC Nurse has focused on the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries, the care of the ostomy patient with a focus on the prevention of peristomal skin complications, the identification and management of incontinence associated dermatitis, and most recently, the identification, prevention and treatment of medical adhesive related skin injuries. She co-edited a core curriculum textbook on wound care, and has authored a number of book chapters and journal articles on a variety of skin, wound and ostomy related topics. She has served as an invited speaker at nursing conferences in Brazil, Australia, South Korea, the UK and China as well as numerous venues throughout the United States. An experienced nurse and nurse leader, McNichol served as the President of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB), President of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses SocietyTM (WOCN®) and President of the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP). She continues to be active in these groups leading special projects. She has worked clinically in both the acute and home care settings. Laurie is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing. She received her BSN from D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York and her MSN with a focus in gerontological nursing and post master’s certificate as a geriatric nurse practitioner from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Coleen Potts, a Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC) nurse, shares her own story, discussing how she was inspired to pursue a career in WOC nursing. Plus, she sheds light on the importance of WOC nursing and what kind of patients WOC nurses help every day.

If you're struggling with the health of your feet, you're dealing with more than just physical discomfort. The loss of mobility that comes from foot injury or illness can be debilitating and humiliating. This week on the show, Jennifer Darrow joins us to share her experiences as a specialist in foot care and rehabilitation. For more information on new certification in the field, visit the Wound Ostomy and Continence Certification Board at www.wocncb.org/, and contact IHP for a schedule of Jennifer's upcoming foot care lectures at 971-722-6633 or email climbhealth@pcc.edu.