Tag: Ostomy
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Ostomy Care Episode 3: Common Challenges with the Leaking of an Ostomy Post-Op: Part 2
To follow the last episode, we bring you Part 2 of the Ostomy Care Journey following post-op. This episode will look at a few weeks post-op with Renee, Ann, Cassi, and Chris. The group talks through the process of changing products with patients but then they also talk through measuring and tracing the specific patient’s ostomy size. The group will also discuss why or why not they use a moldable and how they work with creases on patients with their new ostomy’s. We greatly appreciate the groups expertise and we hope you enjoy this discussion as much as we did!
Aug 19, 2021
Ostomy Series Ep. 3 – Common Challenges with the Leaking of an Ostomy Post-Op: Part 1
We bring you episode 3 of the Ostomy Care Journey. Join us with our co-host Renee Paulin, MSN, RN, CWOCN as she talks with recurring guests Cassi Norton, BSN, RN, CWOCN, Ann Lif, MSN, RN, CWOCN, as well as Chris Berke, APRN-NP as they talk about the Ostomy care journey post-op. In this Part 1 episode, the group discusses the post-op journey immediately following surgery. They talk about what to look for post-op, what products to use, and when to notify a surgeon after surgery and why. Be sure to look out for Part 2 discussing a few weeks post-op coming soon!
Aug 5, 2021
National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) Podcast – Wheelchair Wounds Part 2
RN Huddle is again joined by our guests Ana Endsjo, Kara Kopplin, and Stacey Mullis from Permobil to chat more with co-host Renee Paulin about best practices related to pressure injury prevention involving an appropriate seating system with wheelchairs. In Part 2, this discussion focuses on funding for various seating systems as well as Medicare HCPC coding. Take a listen!
Jun 24, 2021
Ostomy Series Ep. 2 – Deciphering the types of ostomies (Colostomy vs Ileostomy): Tips and Tricks
On this second episode of our WOC Ostomy Care Journey, our co-host Renee Paulin, MSN, RN, CWON, is again joined by Cassi Norton, BSN, RN, CWOCN, Ann Lif, MSN, RN, CWOCN, and Chris Berke, APRN-NP. This episode they are going to be focusing more on Colostomy and Ileostomy patient care. The group talks about different ostomy products and how to use them properly as well as the challenges they have encountered and common concerns expressed from other clinicians. And lastly, all of our guests (and our co-host!) each provided an important piece of advice for your future Ostomy patient care! You won’t want to miss it!
Mar 18, 2021
Ostomy Series Ep. 1 – The Many Hats of a Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse
New series alert! The Nebraska affiliate of the WOCN Society presents: Ostomy Podcast Series – Let’s Take a WOC through the Ostomy Care Journey! Join our co-host Renee Paulin, MSN, RN, CWOCN as she talks with her fellow WOC colleagues Chris Berke, Ann Lif, and Cassi Norton about their journeys to and within WOC nursing. This is the first episode of a brand new series for those interested in Ostomy care and a sneak peak of what is to come to help our fellow nurses by providing some tips and tricks as well as a few tools and/or resources at hand when caring for your patients. See the Episode note for some important links, documents and contact information. Take a WOC with us!
Feb 4, 2021