WOCN Ostomy Education Day 2022
Oct 1, 2022 ‐ Oct 1, 2022
While you may not have been able to join us live we are happy to provide you with this archived package so that you don't miss out on the great education. This annual event is a free online experience aimed at celebrating ostomy awareness, dispelling myths, and increasing ostomy education to improve patient outcomes. This package features nine (9) sessions brought to you by experienced wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nursing professionals and subject matter experts and will award a total of 6.25 Contact Hours
WOCN® Ostomy Education Day 2022 is funded through an educational grant from Hollister Incorporated.
The WOCN Society does not endorse or support products or services.
Sessions
Welcome & Don’t Want to Myth A Thing: Ostomy Science and Research About Living with An Ostomy: Update 2022
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Welcome & Don’t Want to Myth A Thing: Ostomy Science and Research About Living with An Ostomy: Update 2022
Oct 1, 2022 10:00am ‐ Oct 1, 2022 10:45am
Credits: None available.
For decades heath care professionals and the general public have had misconceptions about ostomy surgery. Tradition has guided recommendations for ostomy management. With the advent of evidence-based practice, ostomy science has accelerated. This presentation will synthesize themes and findings from current ostomy science about living with a diversion.
Contact Hours: 0.75
Learning Objective:- The learner will be able to express increased confidence in understanding myths of ostomy experience and themes of current ostomy science on quality of life for ostomates.
- Janice M. Beitz, PhD, RN, CS, CNOR, CWOCN-AP, CRNP, ANEF, FNAP, FAAN, Professor of Nursing and WOC Program Director, Rutgers University School of Nursing Camden
- Vittoria Pontieri-Lewis, MS, RN, ACNS-BC, CWOCN, Nurse Educator/APN Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse, RWJ Barnabas Rahway
How to Choose What to Use: Guidelines for Ostomy Product Selection
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How to Choose What to Use: Guidelines for Ostomy Product Selection
Oct 1, 2022 10:45am ‐ Oct 1, 2022 12:00pm
Credits: None available.
Establishment of a secure pouching system is a critical first step in ostomy patient rehabilitation. This session will provide a pathway and guidelines for product selection based on assessment of abdominal contours and stoma protrusion as well as knowledge of currently available products. The presentation will address appropriate use of accessory products as well as guidelines for primary pouching system selection.
Contact Hours: 1.25
Learning Objective:- The learner will be able to use assessment of stomal protrusion and abdominal contours and knowledge of ostomy products to develop an appropriate pouching system and appropriate use of accessory products.
- Dorothy Doughty, MN, RN, CWOCN, FAAN, WOC Nurse Instructor and Clinician, Emory University
Core Principles of Nutrition and Hydration in the Ostomy Patient
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Core Principles of Nutrition and Hydration in the Ostomy Patient
Oct 1, 2022 12:00pm ‐ Oct 1, 2022 12:30pm
Credits: None available.
The diagnoses of dehydration and/or obstruction are common reasons for ostomy related hospital readmission. The nurse can have a major impact on patient and family education to manage their hydration and nutrition by providing the patient tools they need to manage their ostomy output successfully.
Contact Hours: 0.50
Learning Objective:- The learner will list 3 interventions to promote effective management of ostomy output.
- Carol Mathews, BSN, RN, CWOCN, Manager WOC Nursing, UPMC Shadyside
Convexity: The Misunderstood Accessory
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Convexity: The Misunderstood Accessory
Oct 1, 2022 12:50pm ‐ Oct 1, 2022 1:35pm
Credits: None available.
General principles of convexity are not fully understood or applied. This presentation discusses the principles, indications, nomenclature and misunderstandings of convexity.
Contact Hours: 0.75
Learning Objective:- The learner will be able to discuss different misconceptions of convexity.
- Dorothy Doughty, MN, RN, CWOCN, FAAN, WOC Nurse Instructor and Clinician, Emory University
Teaching Core Strengthening to Your Ostomy Patients
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Teaching Core Strengthening to Your Ostomy Patients
Oct 1, 2022 1:35pm ‐ Oct 1, 2022 2:05pm
Credits: None available.
This session is designed to teach you how to instruct your ostomy patients in safe and effective abdominal strengthening exercise. You will learn how to explain the desired action and what to look for when observing your patient and identifying compensations.
Contact Hours: 0.50
Learning Objective:- The learner will be able to effectively instruct ostomy patients in basic and effective core strengthen exercise that can be started early in recovery and help transition the patient back into activity and vigorous exercise.
- Michelle Walker, PT, OCS, Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Nebraska Medicine
Return to Life: Focus on Travel
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Return to Life: Focus on Travel
Oct 1, 2022 2:05pm ‐ Oct 1, 2022 2:35pm
Credits: None available.
As we counsel people with an ostomy, we tell them there are very few limits to activity after ostomy surgery and that they can “do whatever they dream to do.” Many people love to travel, but traveling with an ostomy can be intimidating. Oftentimes, people with an ostomy are not sure the questions to ask about travel. This session provides practical ideas, advice, and tips for travel with an ostomy.
Contact Hours: 0.50
Learning Objective:- The learner will be able to identify at least 3 practical tips to share with someone who wants to travel with an ostomy.
- Mary Mahoney, MSN, RN, CWOCN, CFCN, Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse, UnityPoint at Home
Peristomal Skin Health and Top 5 Peristomal Skin Complications
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Peristomal Skin Health and Top 5 Peristomal Skin Complications
Oct 1, 2022 2:55pm ‐ Oct 1, 2022 3:55pm
Credits: None available.
Peristomal skin complications are very common, affecting as many as 80% of people who have a urinary or intestinal stoma. Many people with stomas and nurses who don’t specialize in ostomy care or who have limited experience don’t accurately identify peristomal skin problems and aren’t familiar with initial treatment. The Peristomal Skin Assessment Guide (PSAG) was developed to assist those with or caring for someone with an ostomy in the identification of peristomal skin complications, provide guidance for initial treatment recommendations, and advise when a referral to an ostomy specialist is needed. This session will focus on maintaining peristomal skin health as well as peristomal skin complications, both identification and treatment.
Contact Hours: 1.0
Learning Objective:- The learner will be able to identify abnormal peristomal skin and describe adjustments in topical care needed.
- Stephanie Yates, MSN, RN, ANP-BC, CWOCN, Wound and Ostomy Nurse Practitioner, Duke University Hospital Cancer Center
Nutrition: Solids
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Nutrition: Solids
Oct 1, 2022 3:55pm ‐ Oct 1, 2022 4:25pm
Credits: None available.
This session will review the role of diet and management of ostomies including fiber, re-introduction of solids, both in the post-operative period and beyond.
Contact Hours: 0.50
Learning Objective:- The learner will be able to relate 2 strategies to use in education of patients after ostomy surgery.
- Jody Scardillo, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, CWOCN, Nurse Practitioner / Graduate Program Director, Albany Medical College, Russell Sage College
Quality of Life and Ostomy
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Quality of Life and Ostomy
Oct 1, 2022 4:25pm ‐ Oct 1, 2022 4:55pm
Credits: None available.
This session will focus on ostomy and the impact on a patient’s quality of life. Although the surgical creation of an ostomy may prolong and improve a patient’s physical condition, their emotional and social well-being may be impacted differently. This session will highlight various QoL experiences that patients may define and experience differently depending on their age, culture, sex, religion, socioeconomic status, and other social determinants of health.
Contact Hours: 0.50
Learning Objective:- The learner will identify behaviors and experiences that may impact and influence the ostomy patient’s quality of life.
- Cecilia Zamarripa, PhD, MSN, RN, CWON, Tips for Tomorrow
Tips for Tomorrow - Ashlee Garcia
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Tips for Tomorrow - Ashlee Garcia
Oct 10, 2022 10:00am ‐ Oct 10, 2022 10:00am
Credits: None available.