(Bonus) Ostomy Observations S3E6: Ostomy Accessories or Necessities?

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Episode Resources:The Phoenix magazine, the official publication of United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA)OstomyConnection.comAbout the Speaker:JoAnn is a CWOCN® since 1989 and FNP since 1999. She currently is President, Co-Director, and faculty for WEB WOC® Programs in Minneapolis, MN since 2002, educating nurses who are interested in becoming wound, ostomy, and continence care nurse specialists. In addition, JoAnn practices parttime at MercyOne North Iowa Continence clinic and Wound/Vascular Center in Mason City, IA. She is co-author of a chapter in the 2nd Edition of WOCN Core Curriculum: Wound Management, 2022, which discusses wound bed preparation using the expanded TIME framework and other general principles of topical therapy.

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This special podcast is part of the Ostomy Observations Series, a 6-part series included in the “Educating Today for Exceptional Outcomes Tomorrow” Program. In this episode, JoAnn Ermer-Seltun, MS, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN, explores the importance of ostomy accessories and breaks down four key reasons to use them. She discusses must-have accessories, common products introduced to new ostomates, navigating costs and insurance coverage, and distinguishing between helpful and harmful items. JoAnn highlights innovative products and shares practical advice for supporting patients. Both the Ostomy Observations podcast series and the Educating Today for Exceptional Outcomes Tomorrow Program are commercially supported through an educational grant from Hollister Incorporated. For additional information, please visit wocn.org/exceptionaloutcomes. The WOCN® Society does not endorse or support products or services.