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Wound Treatment Associate (WTA^®)

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Accreditation

Accreditation Manual Sections 1-8

Accreditation Manual Sections 9-Appendix

Continence

Role of the WOC Nurse in Continence Care (2018)

Care & Mgmt of Pts w/ Urinary Catheter: CRG (2016)

Reversible Causes of Acute/Transient UI (2016)

COVID-19

COVID-19 Skin Manifestations: A Guide for WOC Nursing Practice (2020)

Guidance for Maintaining Skin Health When Utilizing Protective Masks for Prolonged Time Intervals (2020)

Guidance for Maintaining Skin Health When Utilizing Protective Masks for Prolonged Time Intervals Infographic (2020)

Recommendations for Wound Assessment & Photo Documentation in Isolation (2020)

Wound Assessment & Photo Documentation in Isolation Documentation Form (2020)

Governance

Bylaws (Amended and Restated March 18, 2025)

Image Submission Form

Document Submission Checklist

Policy and Procedure Manual Request Form

OASIS Resources

Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society’s Guidance on OASIS-E Integumentary Items: Best Practice for Clinicians (2022)

OASIS User Manuals page on cms.gov

OASIS Data Sets page on cms.gov

Guidance on OASIS-D Integumentary Items (2019)

Venous, Arterial, and Neuropathic Lower-Extremity Wounds: Clinical Resource Guide (2019)

Ostomy

Basic Ostomy Skin Care (2024)

Stoma Site Marking Resources (2021)

Guidance on Use of Ostomy DME Checklist (2020)

Ostomy DME Provider Checklist (2020)

Urostomy Urine Sample Coll Instruction Card (2018)

Catheterization Ileal or Colon Conduit Stoma(2018)

Role and Scope of Practice for Ostomy Care Providers (2017)

Convex Pouching Systems: Best Practice (2017)

Urostomy Products and Tips: Best Practice (2014)

Stoma Complications Best Practice Clinicians (2014)

Outcomes Research

Outcome Research Article – Agency Level (2013)

CAUTI Reduction Case Study (2013)

Outcomes Research Article – Individual Pt (2013)

Pressure Ulcer Reduction Case Study (2013)

Employer-Focused Infographic (2014)

Professional Practice

WOC Nursing Salary & Productivity Survey (2023)

Choosing a Career as a WOC Nurse: Information Packet (2022)

WOCN & WOCNCB Position Statement: Entry Level WOC Nurse Education and Certification (2018)

Public Policy

Medicare Part B “Incident To” Services Policy (2018)

Competitive Bidding and Ostomy Supplies (2018)

Reimbursement Opportunities for WOC Nursing (2019)

Public Policy & Advocacy Health Care Agenda

Tips & Templates
Tips for Writing a Letter or Email to a Legislator

Tips for Writing a Meeting Request Letter to a Legislator

Sample Letter to Senate-Nursing Workforce Programs

Sample Letter of Medical Necessity Template

Sample Meeting Request Letter to a Legislator

Using Twitter Tips & Sample Tweet

WOCN Logo, Trademark Usage & Brand Standards

Position Statement: WOCN Registered Trademark Use

WOCN Logo Usage Policy

Wound

Clean Versus Sterile: Management of Chronic Wounds (2024)

Lower-Extremity Wounds due to Venous Disease, Arterial Disease, or Diabetes Mellitus and/or Neuropathic Disease: Clinical Resource Guide (2024)

Ankle Brachial Index Procedure and Interpretation

Avoidable vs. Unavoidable Pressure Ulcer (2017)

Role & Scope of Practice Wound Care Providers (2017)

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