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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.

  1. 5 gg fa ·  Contenuti extra

    (Bonus) Wound Talk Wednesday S1E4: Beyond the Wound Bed: Expanding the Role of Vashe® Gel in Complex Wound Care

    Dr. Loan Lam is the founder of Aetherus Wound and Lymphatics, a specialty edema and wound center dedicated to treatment, research, and education of nonhealing wound and complex edema disorders with associated skin complications. She graduated from Rice University, received her medical degree from Barry University, and completed her podiatric surgical residency at Yale New Haven Health System in New Haven, CT. She is certified in wound, hyperbaric medicine, and lymphedema therapy. She has authored several articles in peer-reviewed journals, presented numerous wound conference research posters, is a principal investigator for multiple clinical research trials, and is a national and international speaker on behalf of several organizations. Dr. Lam is a member of the American Vein and Lymphatic Society, National Lymphedema Network, Wound Healing Society, Wound Care Collaborative Community, American Professional Wound Care Association, and Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing. She is a long-time volunteer and board member of the American Cancer Society. She also serves on the board of the Save a Leg, Save a Life Foundation.   Besides medicine, her wonderful family, multiple pets, and family farm, her other loves include running races and playing amateur hockey. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.

  2. 24 giu ·  Contenuti extra

    (Bonus) Wound Talk Wednesday S1E3: Advancing Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with V.A.C.® Peel and Place Dressing

    Resources: Learn more about the 3M™ V.A.C.® Peel and Place Dressing Learn more about the 3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant WOCNext 2026 registrants can watch the Symposia Session on-demand through September 15: (S01) Simplifying Clinical Workflow with Novel All-in-One Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) Dressing supported by Solventum About the Speaker: Catherine Milne, MSN, APRN, ANP/ACNS-BC, CWOCN-AP, WOCNF, is an Advanced Practice WOC Nurse practicing across the continuum in a variety of clinical settings. Focusing on wound and skin outcomes, Cathy conducts clinical research, lectures nationally and internationally, and has published numerous articles and two textbooks. In addition, Cathy is a clinical instructor for the Yale School of Nursing. She served on the AAWC Board and now is President of the newly formed Coalition for At-Risk Skin (CARS). She recently participated in an expert panel developing consensus statements for best practices addressing antimicrobial resistance in wound care. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.

  3. 16 giu

    Reducing Pressure Injuries in the PICU

    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 Birdsong, DNP, CPNP, CWOCN, is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Margaret has been a dedicated member of the Division of Pediatric Surgery since 2000. She has been a Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) since 2002 and serves as the primary wound care consultant for the pediatric hospital. In 2020, she earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, she works closely with Dr. Isam Nasr in the Colorectal Center, where she is also certified in biofeedback therapy. Margaret has presented nationally on a range of topics, including general pediatric surgery, wound and ostomy care, and pediatric continence management. Her clinical and academic work focuses on improving outcomes and quality of life for pediatric patients with complex surgical and continence needs. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.

  4. 2 giu

    The Power of Ostomy Support Groups with UOAA’s WOC Nurse of the Year

    Resources: 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, RN, CWON, graduated as a nurse in 2012 from Saddleback College in CA. She then went on to complete a BSN program through University of Texas, Arlington. She realized her passion and interest in the role wound and ostomy while completing her capstone BSN project on healthcare staff’s impact on patients’ adaptation to ostomy in the early post-op phase. She completed her wound training through University of Washington and ostomy training through Emory University in 2019. She currently works at Fred Hutch Cancer Care clinic in Seattle, WA. This is an outpatient oncology clinic where she works in the CWON role supporting patients with ostomy needs and a wide variety of wound etiologies (oncological and other). This is a small team of CWONs working in collaboration with over 20 teams of oncology subspecialties as well as surgical teams. Eva also works at Evergreen Healthcare in Washington in both the inpatient setting and outpatient wound and ostomy clinic where she collaborates with a larger team of infectious disease and various providers and nurses to the full scope of the role.  She participates in two local ostomy support groups: North Sound Ostomy Support Group and Greater Eastside Ostomy Support Group. Additionally, Eva has periodically attended Youth Rally since 2019. Eva is passionate about teaching. She has given presentations at the University of Washington nursing conferences and precepted clinical students from various programs. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.

  5. 27 mag ·  Contenuti extra

    (Bonus) Wound Talk Wednesday S1E2: Improving Outcomes in Complex Wounds with Vashe® Wound Gel

    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 program. She currently serves the Medical Director of the MedCentris Wound Healing Institute at Metairie. Dr. Chaffin is Board-Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is Board-Certified by the American Board of Surgery. She is also Board-Certified by the American Board of Wound Medicine & Surgery, and the American Board of Wound Healing. Dr. Chaffin is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is also a Certified Wound Specialist Physician. Due to her clinical and research excellence in wound medicine, she has been honored to be named as a Master of the American Professional Wound Care Association. Dr. Chaffin is a graduate of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. She then received M.D. degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. After this, she completed a five-year residency in General Surgery at the Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center program.  She then completed a two-year fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Tulane University, serving as well as Chief Administrative Resident. Dr. Chaffin has been in practice for over 18 years. She focuses her practice on wound medicine and wound reconstructive surgery, in addition to general reconstructive plastic surgery. She has a particular clinical interest in complex wound surgical reconstruction. She has been honored to receive a Top Doctor award by New Orleans Magazine for the past seven years. As well, she has received the New Orleans Magazine Exceptional Women in Medicine award for the past four years. Dr. Chaffin has published over 65 peer-reviewed publications in wound medicine and plastic surgery. She is a section editor for the ePlasty journal for the reconstructive surgery section. She also serves as an invited peer-reviewer for the Advances in Skin and Wound Care journal, the Journal of Wound Care, and the International Journal of Tissue Repair. She has served as Primary Investigator or Co-Investigator for numerous clinical trials at Tulane University.  She is on the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Tissue Repair. She is an internationally and nationally recognized speaker at scientific conferences, and she frequently serves as a course faculty member and speaker for wound medicine scientific meetings including the Boswick Wound and Burn Symposium, the CAMPs Summit, SIITRAL, and the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care. She is a Board Examiner for the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  She serves as committee chair for several national plastic surgery societies including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, and the American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons. For ACEPS, she currently serves as Chair of the Research Committee. Dr. Chaffin is currently the Chair of the Assembly of State and Regional Societies for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and she is presently serving as a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Board of Directors. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.

  6. 12 mag

    Make the Most of WOCNext® 2026: What Attendees Need to Know

    Resources: View the in-person event schedule View the virtual event schedule Register for WOCNext through June 2, 2026, at 12 PM ET Download the WOCNext app to plan your conference experience Explore the 2026 accepted abstracts Attending for the first time? Check out the First-Time Attendee Guide Learn more about keynote speaker Siri Lindley in her documentary, Tri Me: The Siri Lindley Story About the Speaker: Brooke Passy, CMP, DES, is the Director of Events and Industry Relations for the WOCN® Society. She has been a part of the WOCN team for almost two decades and has worked in all areas of the meeting planning process. Brooke is a certified CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) and DES (Digital Event Strategist) certification. Brooke's dedication to customer service and execution of events comes from her varied professional background of multiple years working in the food industry and experience in the performing arts. Brooke believes that running an event is just like a show; everyone must do their part and work together to create a seamless experience for the attendee/audience. No matter what, Brooke always knows that "the show must go on!" Brooke is always honing her ability to multitask while working mostly remote and juggling work, her twin children, and a puppy. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by  The Podcast Consultant.

  7. 28 apr

    Minimalist Approach to Reducing Pressure Injuries in Oncology Patients

    Resources: Abstract: Pressure Injury Prevention in the Oncology Population ePoster: Pressure Injury Prevention in the Oncology Population Wound Treatment Associate (WTA®) Program Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (JWOCN®)   About the Speaker: Dr. Lisa Marie Grubb is a wound, ostomy, and continence nurse and nursing leader at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where she focuses on improving skin and wound outcomes for complex patient populations. Her work centers on pressure injury prevention, where treatment-related skin changes, immobility, nutrition challenges, and device use can quickly increase risk. With decades of nursing experience and a strong background in quality improvement and clinical education, she partners with bedside teams to translate evidence into practical prevention strategies that fit real-world workflows.  Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.

  8. 14 apr ·  Contenuti extra

    (BONUS) EP 30: Mentorship Matters: Growing Your Career in WOC Nursing

    Resources: Explore the WOCN® Society Mentor Match Program and sign up as a mentor or mentee Join the WOC Nurse Week 2026 celebrations and events About the Speakers: Derik Alexander, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN, has been a member of the WOCN Society for over years. He is a WOC Nurse Practitioner at Dignity Health Medical Group and St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. He currently serves as President-Elect of the WOCN Society. His educational background includes a Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Phoenix (2009), as well as completion of the Emory University Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nurse Education program. Ferne Elsass, MSN, RN, CPN, CWON, WOCNF, is an experienced Clinical Instructor with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital and healthcare industry. She is a skilled pediatric registered nurse with certifications in Pediatrics and Wound and Ostomy care, and has a strong clinical focus on pediatric wound and ostomy services. Ferne has presented on pediatric wound care locally, nationally, and internationally and is a published content expert in the field. She has also served on the Mid-Atlantic Chapter WOCN board in multiple roles over a 10-year period and currently supports the board as Past President. Emilee Bartolo, BSN, RN, CWOCN, is a WOC nurse practicing in the outpatient setting at a suburban wound clinic, where she has worked for over 15 years. Prior to this role, she spent 10 years in home health care. She obtained her WOC certification in July 2003. Emilee is actively involved in the WOCN Society through national and chapter volunteer roles. She previously served as Chair of the Membership Engagement Committee, where she helped develop the Mentor Match Program launched in 2025. Vashti Livingston, MS, RN, CWOCN, has been a member of the WOCN Society for over 20 years. She has served as a WOC nurse co-facilitator for an ostomy support group for two decades and has worked for 21 years at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in the Urology Ambulatory Division, primarily supporting urological outpatient clients. She has served two terms as a Director of the WOCN Society and has contributed to numerous committees and projects. Her experience also includes serving as an editor of a peer-reviewed journal and committee member of the International WCET Norma Gill Foundation. Vashti has presented at 11 international conferences on ostomy care and WOC practice, in addition to numerous local and regional presentations across the U.S. She has precepted and mentored numerous WOC nurses over the past 20 years and remains active in community initiatives promoting bladder and colon cancer awareness. She co-facilitates an online bladder cancer support group and volunteers with the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA). She has also served as a clinical expert on two ostomy online forums and as a clinical advisor for ostomy products and services for three major companies. She is currently a speaker for Coloplast’s ostomy division.   Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.

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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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  • Creatore
    WOCN Society
  • Anni di attività
    2018 - 2026
  • Puntate
    212
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti adatti a tutti
  • Copyright
    © WOCTalk 2018
  • Sito web del podcast
    WOCTalk

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