This special podcast is part of the brand-new Wound Talk Wednesday series. In this episode, Catherine Milne recaps key clinical insights shared by Solventum at WOCNext® 2026.
Cathy shares how V.A.C.® Peel and Place Dressing is helping simplify NPWT application, reduce dressing-change pain, and support faster wound healing. She discusses real-world clinical experiences, implementation considerations across care settings, and practical strategies for improving efficiency while maintaining quality patient care.
Cathy also explores key takeaways from the Global Consensus on Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis (IAD), including evolving prevention and treatment approaches and the growing role of advanced skin protectants in improving patient outcomes.
Wound Talk Wednesday is a series proudly supported by leading innovators in wound care. The series delivers cutting-edge insights directly from the industry’s forefront on the latest products, services, and best practices that are shaping the future of WOC care.
This podcast is supported by Solventum. The WOCN® Society does not endorse or support products or services.
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.
