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Ostomy Care
Wound Care
Patient Education
WOC Nursing
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing
Nursing Education
Ostomy Supplies
Patient Care
Wocnext
Nursing
Cleveland
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society
WOCN Society
Ostomy Accessories
Convexity
Health Care Policy
Pressure Injury Prevention
Ostomy Care Management Program
Skin Disorders In Skin Of Color
Healthcare Disparities

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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WOCNext 2026 registrants can watch the Symposia Session on-demand through September 15: (S01) Simplifying Clinical Workf... more

Resources:

Read Repositioning Guidelines to Decrease Pressure Injury in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Quality Improvement Project in the July/August 2024 issue of JWOCN and watch the accompanying video abstract.

About the Speaker:

Margaret ... more

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United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA)

Find an ostomy support group near you

Ostomy Awareness Day / World Ostomy Day

The Youth Rally

Friends of Ostomates Worldwide-USA (FOW-USA)

Ostomy 101

About the Speaker:

Eva Philippe, BSN... more

About the Speaker:

Dr. Abigail Chaffin is a Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Division Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Tulane University. She is also the Program Director of the Tulane University/Ochsner Clinic Plastic Surgery residency pr... more

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Recent Guests

Catherine Milne
Clinician featured in Solventum education sessions; expert in wound care
Solventum / WOCN Society
Episode: (Bonus) Wound Talk Wednesday S1E3: Advancing Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with V.A.C.® Peel and Place Dressing
Margaret Birdsong
Pediatric nurse practitioner, Division of Pediatric Surgery, certified wound ostomy continence nurse
Children's Center ( Johns Hopkins affiliation mentioned)
Episode: Reducing Pressure Injuries in the PICU
Eva Philippe
WOC nurse who received the UOAA Annual WOC Nurse of the Year Award (2025)
WOC nursing; UOAA award recipient
Episode: The Power of Ostomy Support Groups with UOAA’s WOC Nurse of the Year
Abigail Chaffin
Board-certified general surgeon and plastic surgeon; wound care director at a multidisciplinary limb-salvage program
Tulane University
Episode: (Bonus) Wound Talk Wednesday S1E2: Improving Outcomes in Complex Wounds with Vashe® Wound Gel
Brooke Passy
Conference organizer for WOCNext; discusses logistics and attendee experience
WOCN Society / WOCNext organizing team
Episode: Make the Most of WOCNext® 2026: What Attendees Need to Know
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
Vashti Livingston
WOC nurse with 25 years in urology and ostomy care
Memorial Sloan-Kettering
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

Hosts

Jody Scardillo
Host of WOCTalk
Vashti Livingston
Host of WOCTalk

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 44 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 States4 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.

High-quality expertise and actionable insights for wound and ostomy care.
Clinician-focused and practical, great for professionals.
Strong resources for WOCN members and nurses.

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Reducing Pressure Injuries in the PICU
Q: What were the key outcomes of the repositioning guidelines implemented in the PICU?
The primary outcome showed a dramatic reduction in pressure injuries from 19 to 2, exceeding the target of 25 percent reduction and achieving statistical significance, while adherence remained high and nurse confidence improved, though some survey changes were not statistically significant.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About WOCTalk

What is WOCTalk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

WOCTalk showcases in-depth discussions with wound, ostomy, and continence care experts, including WOC nurses, surgeons, researchers, and advocacy leaders. Episodes frequently cover clinical best practices, mentorship and career development in the WOC field, patient advocacy, and innovations in wound care products and protocols. A notable strength is the consistent focus on practical, implementable insights for clinicians and program leaders, from mentoring programs and workforce development to quality measures and supply access for ostomy patients. Listeners who want concrete takeaways for improving patient care, nursing education, and healthcare operations will likely find the show highly valuable, with a particular emphasis on building su... more

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Recent guests on WOCTalk include:

1. Catherine Milne
2. Margaret Birdsong
3. Eva Philippe
4. Abigail Chaffin
5. Brooke Passy
6. Lisa Grubb
7. Emilee Bartolo
8. Vashti Livingston

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