In this session, we will explore new thinking on skin safety, etiology of pressure injuries (PI) and the impact that science has on prevention strategies. The process and value of generating facility-based data to drive effective PI prevention will be presented along with real world examples of practice change.

Learner Outcome:

• Describe the concept of skin safety and the value of a holistic approach to prevention.
• Describe the value and impact that facility-based data can have on skin damage prevention efforts. 
• Describe advances in understanding of pressure injury development and the impact of that knowledge on interventions for prevention.

Take it to the next level by participating in a program illustrating advanced wound care solutions and continuity across the continuum managing complex wounds. The speakers will discuss clinical challenges in their care settings showcasing solutions including; Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) with Instillation, techanically Powered Disposable NPWT, and Advanced Wound Dressings highlighting application tips with a focus on scientific evidence.

Learner Outcome:

• Compare and contrast advanced wound care solutions across the care continuum; including NPWT with Instillation, Mechanically Powered Disposable NPWT, and Advanced Wound Dressings.

The pinksocks tribe is united in changing the world from the ground up, with heartspeak, hugs, and gifting. It's all about working together to activate solutions to help move us forward and out of the mess that healthcare has found itself in. Politics, bureaucracies, and legacy systems have unfortunately done the polar opposite of what each of us as humans want and crave……which is to be connected. Let's explore the magic that happens when we give ourselves the space and self permission to say "yes!" to new ideas, to seeing each other, and to being seen. Let's lean into the power of connection!

Learner Outcome:

• We're going to learn how to really listen and connect with one another's heartspeak.

Body worn absorbent products are the most common management strategy used for patients with urinary and/or fecal incontinence. Attend this session to learn about the WOCN Society's newest clinical decision-support algorithm for selection, use and evaluation of body worn absorbent products (BWAP). You will not want to miss the unveiling of the latest tool designed specifically for your practice as a WOC nurse.

Learner Outcome:

• The learner will describe the steps in clinical assessment of the patient with incontinence guided by the BWAP tool.

Supported by Hollister Incorporated

Peristomal skin complications are prevalent in persons living with an ostomy; more than 80% of individuals with an ostomy will experience a stomal or peristomal complication (PSC) within two years of ostomy surgery. Peristomal skin problems are especially prevalent and a growing body of evidence indicates they are associated with clinically relevant impairments in physical function, multiple components of health related quality of life, and higher costs. Several mechanisms are strongly linked to PSC including medical adhesive related skin injuries (MARSI). Peristomal MARSI (P-MARSI) is observed after removal of an adhesive ostomy pouching system. Although peristomal itch is often associated with PSCs there is increasing awareness of the impact of the peristomal itch even in the presence of intact skin. This session will discuss the impact of peristomal adhesive injuries and itch, report results of a recent consensus document and explore how to bring the knowledge into our clinical arena.

Learner Outcome:

• At the end of this session the learner will be able to discuss the impact of P-MARSI and Peristomal itch on quality of life.

Supported by Domtar Personal Care

Selection, evaluation and use of Body Worn Absorbent Products lies at the heart of continence nursing and the newest statement from the WOCN Society concerning continence specialty practice and full scope WOC practice in the area of continence. This interactive session provides a case-based introduction to the Society's latest algorithm for use of body worn absorbent products. You will not want to miss this unveiling of the latest tool designed specifically for your practice as a WOC nurse.

Learner Outcome:

• The learner will use the clinical decision making algorithm in simulated patient scenarios and adapt this tool to their daily clinical practice.

Supported by Stryker

In the book Crossing the Quality Chasm (2001), the Institute of Medicine identified six domains of health care quality with the goal of guiding clinicians to deliver safe and evidence-based patient-centered care. Using the STEEPE Framework, this session will give clinicians the tools required to understand and implement these patient-centered concepts. Ranking systems and quality and patient safety measures utilized at the national level will be described and discussed from the clinical perspective of the WOC nurse.

Learner Outcome:

• At the conclusion of this presentation participants will be able to identify the six aims for health care quality and safety identified in the STEEPE Framework and implement strategies that address the delivery of high-quality and safe patient care across the care continuum.

This session will provide an opportunity for you to hear the latest research findings in WOC nursing. Research-based abstracts are selected by a rigorous, two-step peer review process. Clinical investigators will present their findings in a moderated session.

Learner Outcome:

• The learner will describe current research related to wound Ostomy continence practice.

Although providers receive much technical training related to their clinical field, little guidance is given on how to communicate with patients, particularly those with challenging behaviors. This session provides clinicians with communication strategies and de-escalation skills to navigate challenging encounters with patients. Particular attention is paid to empathy and its role in effective communication.

Learner Outcome:

• Participants will be able to describe the role of empathy in effective communication and de-escalation.