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Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing
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Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society
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Wound Care Nursing

Welcome 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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Abstract: Pressure Injury Prevention in the Oncology Population

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Derik Alexander, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN, has been a member of the WOCN Soci... more

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Recent Guests

Lisa Grubb
Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing; wound, ostomy, continence care expert
Johns Hopkins University; Mercy, Baltimore
Episode: Minimalist Approach to Reducing Pressure Injuries in Oncology Patients
Emilee Bartolo
WOC nurse with experience in outpatient wound/ostomy care
Episode: (BONUS) EP 30: Mentorship Matters: Growing Your Career in WOC Nursing
Jeanine Gleba
Advocacy Director at United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA)
UOAA
Episode: Back to Your Nursing Roots: Cultivate the Next Ostomy Specialists
Joanne Burgess
Director/advocate at UOAA, co-lead on advocacy initiatives
UOAA
Episode: Back to Your Nursing Roots: Cultivate the Next Ostomy Specialists
Kurt Holifield
Nurse practitioner, wound care clinician
Valley Wound Care Specialists
Episode: (Bonus) Wound Talk Wednesday S1E1: Expanding the Role of Hypochlorous Acid in Wound Care
Krissy Fawcett
Nurse practitioner, wound care clinician
Valley Wound Care Specialists
Episode: (Bonus) Wound Talk Wednesday S1E1: Expanding the Role of Hypochlorous Acid in Wound Care
Sandy Fasing
Author of the poster on Using Four Eyes Methodology to Identify a Risk Window for Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries
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Episode: Four Eyes Method: A Data-Driven Approach to Pressure Injury Prevention
Michele Deppisch
Member involved with NPIAP; expert on the eCQM initiative
National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP)
Episode: Zeroing in on Quality: How the Hospital Harm-Pressure Injury eCQM Changes Reporting
Dr. Renee Cordrey
Physical therapist specializing in wound care with a background in public health and research.
Episode: Beyond the Bandage: The Role of Physical Therapy in Wound Care

Hosts

Jody Scardillo
WOCN member and host with extensive experience in wound, ostomy, and continence care communications.
Vashti Livingston
Experienced WOCN host focusing on ostomy care and patient education.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Making a difference!

    Love the story of growing a foot care service on this podcast. So sad the organization doesn’t prioritize billing for the services. I’ve seen nurse- provided foot care make a difference for a family member in assisted living!! It’s a great opportunity for nurses to obtain this certification and take the skills in the direction they want their career to grow!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Natatva
    United States3 years ago
  • Suprapubic development of best practice guide

    I listened to the suprapubic development of best practice guide podcast and there is conflicting statements compared to the 2012 WOCN published best practice clinical guidelines proper securement of indwelling and suprapubic catheter. Per2012 best practices all suprapubic catheters to be secured to lower abdomen with an adhesive type securement to prevent infection, erosion, etc….. during podcast it was said to secure using thigh strap which noted in 2012 guidelines can migrate and can venous ob... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    jpdsa
    United States4 years ago
  • Highly informative and educational

    A great resource for any clinician interested in wounds, ostomy and continence care

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robert Douglas John Fraser
    Canada5 years ago
  • Amazing

    So informative and lovely to listen to. Thanks for making such a great resource for us nurses!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SJS204
    United States7 years ago
  • Looking for great information to come

    So happy this is now available

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chaslin93
    United States8 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the focus on pediatric ostomy care and patient education.
Some episodes provoke helpful discussions, though there may be occasional conflicting guidance that viewers should verify.
High-quality educational content and credible guest experts make it valuable for professional development.
The show provides practical guidance for clinicians in wound, ostomy, and continence care, with actionable insights.

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Minimalist Approach to Reducing Pressure Injuries in Oncology Patients
Q: What were the core components of the intervention?
Prophylactic dressings on sacrum and heels, accelerated and integrated education for nurses, WTA-led practice, and a close link between bedside care and organizational data dashboards to drive accountability.
Minimalist Approach to Reducing Pressure Injuries in Oncology Patients
Q: What prompted you to focus on oncology patients for pressure injury prevention?
There was a recognized need in the oncology population, and I was already serving as the wound nurse for that group, which led me to develop targeted strategies for this patient cohort.
Back to Your Nursing Roots: Cultivate the Next Ostomy Specialists
Q: What inspired the Back to Nursing Roots campaign?
The idea grew from recognizing a long-standing shortage of ostomy nurses and a need to reconnect nurses with the roots of empathy and patient-centered care, driving outreach to nursing schools and alumni networks to cultivate more ostomy care professionals.
(BONUS) EP 30: Mentorship Matters: Growing Your Career in WOC Nursing
Q: How does the Mentor Match Program work and how can someone become a mentor or mentee?
The program uses bios for mentors and mentees, matches based on needs and strengths, requires monthly contact, and allows flexible engagement with evaluated outcomes at year end.
(BONUS) EP 30: Mentorship Matters: Growing Your Career in WOC Nursing
Q: What makes an effective mentor in WC nursing?
Responses emphasize experience breadth, a solid network of resources, deliberate mentor-mentee matching, and ongoing support and feedback.

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