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IN THIS ISSUE: What's New |
Did you Know? | Helping
Hands | Save the Date President's Message
Strategic
planning is on the horizon! The Board of Directors will be participating in
strategic planning in order to evaluate the mission, progress, and the
direction of the Certification Board. The sessions have prompted some
incredibly innovative products. An example of this would be flashcards;
flashcards are the brain child of strategic planning that was done 6 years
ago and has become the mainstay for many people preparing for their exam. The most
exciting news is that we will be launching our first mobile apps for
flashcards beginning with wound and ostomy care. Imagine the ease and
simplicity of accessing information from your smart phone or tablet to help
you prepare for your certification exam, so you can study like a ninja. This
is a revolutionary step for the board and an example of another idea that was
generated from doing strategic planning. We are
looking forward to seeing everyone in Nashville at the WOCN® conference and
sharing these wonderful new products. Don’t forget
to come by booth number 507 and say Hello. I look forward to seeing you! Jill
Trelease, DNP(c), FNP-BC, CWON, CFCN What's New
Congratulations
to these WOCNCB® Certified for hitting the 30-Year Continuous
Certification Mark in 2019!
They join the
ranks of individuals who hit the mark previously. To view the list of
previously WOCNCB® 30-year continuous certifications since 2013 click here. Public
Policy Committee
The WOCNCB®
Public Policy Committee has been busy developing a plan to keep our certified
nurses up to date on legislation and regulations that may impact their work,
facilities, and patients. Members of the Committee are monitoring a number
of websites for important issues and hot topics including:
A complete
list is available here.
The Public Policy Committee is compiling the most important news on
legislation and regulations from these sites and will soon start sharing that
information with you. We have a new place on our website to sign up to
receive these policy updates. We anticipate sending an email every two
to three months with occasional action alerts at other times on topics that
require urgent action. Sign-up
to receive email updates from the Public Policy Committee.
Legislation:
The
United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) is following two important
pieces of legislation. The first is the Removing Barriers to Colorectal
Cancer Screening Act. Currently, a colonoscopy is fully covered by
Medicare as a preventative screening, but if polyps are found and removed
during the procedure, the patient incurs unexpected costs. You and your
patients can learn more and take action here. The second piece
of legislation is the Disability Integration Act (SB 117/HR 555) which would
require coverage of community based health care service for people with
disabilities instead of forcing patients into long term care
facilities. You can learn more on www.ostomy.org. UOAA
Annual Conference: UOAA is also promoting its annual conference
which will be held August 6-10, 2019, in Philadelphia. Encourage your
ostomates in your community to attend, so they can participate in free stoma
clinics, attend educational sessions, and visit the exhibit hall to learn
about the latest in ostomy care products and supplies. Learn more at: https://www.ostomy.org/2019-uoaa-national-conference/ Free
CE opportunity: CMS and the CDC are offering a free online
training on infection prevention for nursing home staff. CE credits can
be earned for doing the training. https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/cms-cdc-offer-specialized-online-infection-prevention-and-control-training-nursing-home-staff-long Finally, the
Public Policy Committee will be heading to Washington D.C. in early June to
strategize on key policy issues and visit Members of Congress to discuss
issues impacting WOCNCB® certified nurses. Congratulations
to our 2019 video contest winners!
Theme:
Share a message with the next generation of WOCNCB® Certified Nurses
First Place - Sandy Quigley, RN,
CWOCN®
Second Place - Melissa Hall,
RN, CWOCN®
View the
winning video Skin is In
submitted by Sandy Quigley, RN, CWOCN®
and the second place This
Could Have Been Prevented by Melissa Hall, RN, CWOCN® as well as other
entries here. Did you Know?
Having
WTA-C® Can Help Save Your Day!
E. Lynette Gunn APRN, GCNS-BC, CWCN®,
CFCN®
Then…………..you
wake up and realize its all just a DREAM! You work in the real world
where everyone has competing priorities, you are answering your overhead
pages, your texts for emergency skin assessments and other wound issues. You
need HELP - competent assistance to keep those HAPI rates down and perform
the myriad of wound care needed. That is where
Wound Treatment Associate-Certified nurses (WTA-C®) can help. The
WTA-C® was designed to enhance the wound care team. A RN or LPN/LVN with a
WTA-C®) credential can provide care for patients with acute and chronic
wounds under the direct supervision of a CWCN®, CWCN-AP® or physician!
Their knowledge has provided tremendous improvement in our ability to provide
optimal care to our patients in all service areas for our Veterans both
inpatient, outpatient and our Veterans Homes. We have seen
increased collegiality and congeniality as health care providers from
different skill sets and are able to speak the same language and develop
interprofessional plans that make it a win-win for all – especially the
patient. HAPI rates are low, wound care is appropriately applied and less
frustration for everyone involved. The nursing staff now know that the
pressure injury staging and Braden rules are not something that “I” developed
but are truly evidence-based designations utilized across the country and the
world. They understand which dressings are the most appropriate for wound
types which can transition to less waste for your facility. As part of the
pressure ulcer prevention/wound care team they can assist with the success of
your initiatives. I am a big
proponent for being a member of your professional organization and
certification in your area of practice. I believe it strengthens you in
ways that are not always tangible but reflect the consideration that you
place in the care given to your patients. I emphasize to all of the WTA
program participants to reach for the highest and allow their knowledge to
show. Certification is a part of it! So let's not just dream of a
world where our expertise is respected…Let's grow it from within by
encouraging the education, certification and use of WTA-C®s within
our facilities. Your patients will thank you for it. Official
WOCNCB® Foot Care flash card sets available!
Check out the
Exam Prep section of our website for additional
tools to help you prepare for exams: exam content outlines, textbook
references, practice exams and more! Helping Hands
Volunteer
Nurses Needed for Youth Rally 2019
Each year the
Youth Rally has a dedicated team of Licensed Medical Professionals who have
experience with wound, ostomy and continence nursing. In our January
2019 newsletters, certificants shared their experience. A critical
component of Youth Rally are the team nurses with big and kind hearts. This
year, Youth Rally will take place July 8-13 (volunteers arrive July 6th
for orientation) in Seattle, Washington. Youth Rally
hosts kids and teens living with conditions of the bowel and bladder at a
college campus for a 5-night one of a kind camp experience that promotes
independence, self-esteem, learning, friendship, and FUN! 2019 applications
are now available. Visit Youth Rally website
to learn more! Save The Date!
Look for
WOCNCB® at these upcoming conferences:
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