Ontario Wound, Ostomy and Continence Summit Improving Healthcare in Ontario: Specialized Wound, Ostomy and Continence Access for all Ontarians Bringing together patients, health care administration, government & academic partners, senior nurses from the community & continuing care, registered charities focused on patients and specialized nursing care, NSWOCs, and industry representatives. Friday, June 7, 2024 8am -1pm ET Venue Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre 801 Dixon Rd, Toronto, ON M9W 1J5 Objectives Engaging patients, health care administration, government & academic partners, senior nurses from the community & continuing care, and Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOCs) to: Provide the current status on best practices in wound, ostomy and continence within the Province of Ontario. Evaluate a patient’s experience living with an ostomy in Ontario. Determine the economic burden for people living with an ostomy through the review of the ostomy impact study. Discuss the delivery of quality care supporting a positive patient experience in the Ontario home care setting. Discuss interprofessional skin and wound care innovation in the province of Ontario. Full Program Digital Flyer Meeting Proceedings Download the meeting proceedings Program Download Program Application is no longer available. Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre Hotel Reservations We've secured a special group rate for accommodations at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre for the NSWOCC – Ontario Wound, Ostomy and Continence Summit. Don't miss out on this exclusive offer! To ensure you get the best deal, be sure to book your stay by May 17, 2024. Simply click on the link below to reserve your room at the discounted rate of $209 CAD per night: Book your stay by May 17, 2024 In partnership with: Attending Industry Partners Attending the Ontario Summit as an Industry Partner Demonstrate to key healthcare stakeholders your commitment to improving Wound, Ostomy and/or Continence care for nurses & patients by attending the Ontario Wound, Ostomy and Continence Summit as an industry partner! As an attending industry partner, NSWOCC would provide you with a booth space at the event with a 6’ table and two chairs. Your partnership will also include complimentary registration and breakfast for your attending reps (up to 2 reps), as well as your logo on the event website, flyer, and other marketing material. NSWOCC will also acknowledge you during opening and closing remarks. The cost to attend as an Industry Partner is $2,000. Email office@nswoc.ca to confirm your spot

< Back Registered Nurse, Corporate Wound and Ostomy Care - 106289 The Ottawa Hospital Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus -Residence Corporation, Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Canada Full-Time, Temporary $39.070 - 56.000/hour View Full Job Description How to Apply Please apply online here: TOH Careers Job ID: 106289 View Full Job Description Job Description Temporary position until November 1st, 2025 approximately This is a corporate position with the home base at the Civic Campus. Rotation/Shifts Days, 8 hour shifts. *For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change. Requirements/Qualifications Basic Requirements Certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario; Ability to perform BCLS to College of Nurses standards; Graduate of a recognized Canadian Wound, Ostomy, Continence Education Program (WOC-EP) or equivalent and/or 3 months of relevant clinical experience; Knowledge of standards and guidelines of wound, ostomy and continence care; Technical knowledge and skills in Negative Pressure Wound Therapy; Comprehensive wound, ostomy and continence patient health assessment skills; Thorough knowledge of wound and ostomy products including their indications and contraindications for use; Expertise in patient/family member(s) and staff teaching; Demonstrated ability to participate as an active member of the health care team; Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in an oral and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health discipline; Identifies a commitment to personal continuing education activities; Demonstrated understanding and a willingness to participate in self-evaluation; Must be eligible to work in Canada. Preferred Qualifications BSc.N.; Member of RNAO; CNA certification, WOCC(C); Proficiency in English and French - oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level). Company/Organization Description About The Ottawa Hospital Inspired by research and driven by compassion! The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region. From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care. Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

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Position Statements Canadian Urinary Diversion Position Statement Position Statements Preoperative Stoma Site Marking for Fecal Diversions: Ileostomy and Colostomy Position Statements Canadian Urinary Diversion Position Statement: Collaboration of Canadian Urological Association, Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada, and Urology Nurses of Canada January 2022 The purpose of this national position statement is to support health care professionals, including surgeons, nurse specialized in wound, ostomy, and continence (NSWOC) and urology nurses with the delivery of standardized clinical best practices for the pre- and postoperative care management of patients undergoing a urinary diversion. Through this position statement, we have the opportunity to reinforce the fundamental principles enabling health care practitioners to educate and counsel patients on the various urinary diversion options. Full Position Statement Canadian Urinary Diversion Position Statement Preoperative Stoma Site Marking for Fecal Diversions: Ileostomy and Colostomy Preoperative Stoma Site Marking for Fecal Diversions: Ileostomy and Colostomy: Position Statement of the Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (CSCRS) and the Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). March 2020 This position statement marks a collaborative project between the Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (CSCRS) and the Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). NSWOCC grants permission for you to make copies of this enabler of practice. Users of this enabler of practice must ensure they have first familiarized themselves with the full position statement. The NSWOCC would like to thank the 5 Colon and Rectal Surgeons and 12 NSWOCs from across Canada who dedicated time and effort over the past year in completing this project. Full Position Statement Position Statement Enabler L’énoncé de position L’énoncé de position – outil d’aide Each year a projected 10,000 Canadians have colorectal surgery to create an ostomy. Widely adopted complication rates in the literature suggest that 21-70% of these will result in complications. Obesity, emergency surgery, diabetes and preoperative stoma site marking have been demonstrated to have the most significant impact on complication rates. Stoma site marking has a preventative role. The purpose of this position statement is to guide surgeons and NSWOCs in the effective placement of fecal stomas for patients undergoing ostomy surgery and to improve patient outcomes through reduced postoperative complications. The location of the stoma is a crucial factor in preventing problems. Stoma complications often result in an extended hospital stay and longer recovery for the patient, at an already stressful time. The evidence is clear; preoperative marking of the patient by qualified personnel for ideal stoma site placement reduces the risk of early complications and leads to higher health-related quality of life. A more informed patient involved in comprehending the impact of the stoma and its care will lead to a better quality of life after discharge. The body of literature is emphatic that preoperative site marking should be mandatory in elective cases. This position statement reinforces the necessity to have NSWOC and surgeons available at all times for emergency case interventions for stoma site marking.

The WOC Institute’s online and on-site educational programs are delivered by a team of highly knowledgeable and dedicated nurse leaders who are Canadian Association of Nurses (CNA) certified Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC). Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute (WOC Institute) About the Institute The Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC) Institute is wholly owned and operated by the association of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC®). Our tri-specialty of wound, ostomy and continence nursing is unique, and we strive to improve the lives of those patients with challenges in wound, ostomy and continence. The WOC Institute also strives to support those who have chosen this dynamic and evolving field by providing nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals with comprehensive online education programs and skills-based training in wound, ostomy and continence care, given them with the tools necessary to progress their nursing careers and become an essential part of Canada’s healthcare system. The WOC Institute’s flagship program is the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Education Program (WOC-EP) for baccalaureate-prepared Registered Nurses. The WOC-EP is the only program in Canada whose graduates become Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC®), and are able to write the CNA certification exam for Wound, Ostomy and Continence. The WOC Institute’s educational programs are delivered by a team of highly knowledgeable and dedicated nurse leaders who are Canadian Association of Nurses (CNA) certified Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence. Start your Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Journey Learn more about the educational programs and courses offered by the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) Institute! Click here Contact Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute E-Mail: chair@wocinstitute.ca Tel: Toll free at 1-877-614-1262 Contact the WOC Institute Up

As healthcare spending in Canada continues to climb, pressure on healthcare administrators to deliver cost-efficient care is intensifying—and policymakers are ever-more focused on ensuring quality and system sustainability. Wound, ostomy and continence challenges are common across all Canadian healthcare settings—and their management places a financial burden on the healthcare system. Registered Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOCs) can help alleviate the financial strain facing administrators and policymakers through the provision of higher quality care, reduced costs and improved outcomes for patients. The NSWOC Power of 3 As healthcare spending in Canada continues to climb, pressure on healthcare administrators to deliver cost-efficient care is intensifying—and policymakers are ever-more focused on ensuring quality and system sustainability. Wound, ostomy and continence challenges are common across all Canadian healthcare settings—and their management places a financial burden on the healthcare system. Registered Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOCs) can help alleviate the financial strain facing administrators and policymakers through the provision of higher quality care, reduced costs and improved outcomes for patients. Quick Links Social Media Images Testimonials 3 Main Benefits NSWOCs Across the Continuum of Care Key Resources & Downloadables Power of 3 Webinar Social Media Images "My NSWOC was my support line. She gave me her knowledge, friendliness and respect. To this day I think about how lucky I was that she was available and that she offered her phone number to reach her at any time. Sixteen years later, I live without a large bowel, I have a stoma—and I have never looked back. With the help of this nurse, today I am healthy both physically and mentally." ANN DURKEE Ostomy Patient, Nova Scotia Testimonials FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM With a tri-specialization in wound, ostomy and continence, NSWOCs are helping address the challenges facing Canada’s healthcare system. Employing NSWOCs is an effective strategy for controlling costs through high-quality, evidence-based care that leads to better outcomes for patients. NSWOCs bring about these benefits as care providers but also as sources of specialized knowledge for interdisciplinary healthcare teams, care consultants to other health professionals, as well as through best practice and protocol development, research and other avenues. A SYSTEM UNDER STRAIN Every year, Canada’s provincial and territorial governments spend more than $250 billion in total on health care (Canadian Institute for Health Information [CIHI], 2018). CIHI data suggests healthcare spending encompasses more than 35% of annual provincial/territorial budgets (CIHI, 2018). In the next decade as the country’s population ages, that spending is going to increase. Longer life expectancies and declining fertility rates are contributing to an overall older demographic (World Health Organization, 2015). With an aging population come higher rates of chronic disease (Harris & Shannon, 2008). Economic models predict that healthcare costs will rise by 1% each year between 2010 and 2036 due to population aging alone (Mackenzie & Rachlis, 2010). THE PRESSURE ON HEALTHCARE LEADERS To get maximum value out of every dollar, healthcare organizations across the country frequently operate under tight financial constraints while continuing to strive to deliver high-quality patient care. Administrators are continually seeking ways to optimize their human and economic resources with evidence-informed clinical decisions and cost-effective products and services. The pressure to be maximally efficient is even greater in jurisdictions like Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia, where healthcare funding is tied to the numbers of patients seen and procedures done. One in four people in Canada will be elderly by 2036. – Statistics Canada, 2018 Administrators are also tasked with meeting the growing demand for services. With too few open beds in hospitals and long-term care facilities, patients face lengthy wait times. Moving patients from hospitals to community care is one strategy to help rein in healthcare costs and free up beds in acute-care settings (Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement, 2018). This also shifts the pressure onto home care services to meet demand and control spending. At the policy level, governments face the unenviable challenge of ensuring both high-quality care and system sustainability. They want to see favourable public reporting numbers, optimal patient access and flows, low hospital readmission rates—and balanced budgets. HOW NURSES SPECIALIZED IN WOUND, OSTOMY AND CONTINENCE HELP Successful management of wounds, ostomy and continence challenges requires specialty care. Common across all Canadian healthcare settings, these issues can be expensive to treat. Wounds, which can be the result of trauma, surgery or a symptom of many common and chronic conditions, alone cost Canada about $3.9 billion a year, or 3% of the country’s total annual health spending (Wound Care Alliance, 2012). The exact number of patients living with acute and chronic wounds in Canada is unknown, as there is no accurate national database. Based on prevalence, the number is high and growing with the aging population. It is known, however, that an estimated 70,000 people in Canada are living with an ostomy, and thousands more each year undergo some form of ostomy surgery (a colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy; Ostomy Canada Society, n.d.). People who have an ostomy often experience significant complications that require extensive management and treatment beyond the body-altering initial surgery, adding to patient stress and already substantial care costs. Wound care alone costs Canada $3.9 billion a year, or 3% of total annual health spending. – Wound Care Alliance, 2012 Incontinence is a highly prevalent condition that involves the accidental leakage of urine or feces—and is often mistakenly considered a natural part of aging. Over one million incontinence cases (urinary or fecal) have been reported in Canada, and estimates put the true number closer to 3.5 million—almost 10% of the Canadian population (Taylor & Cahill, 2018). Incontinence is also one of the main reasons cited for admission to long-term care facilities. Excess moisture and bacteria associated with continence challenges can contribute to dermatitis and other skin problems that add to care needs and reliance on the healthcare system. Proactive management strategies are not available to most people living with continence challenges. The costs of body-worn containment products and urinary catheters to the system are also significant and will continue to grow as Canada’s population ages and chronic disease rates climb. Wound, ostomy and continence challenges will continue to be significant drivers of care needs and expenses as Canada’s population ages. The challenge for administrators is to meet these needs through effective and cost-efficient care. A nurse with a tri-specialty—opposed to a general practice, non-specialized nurse—offers a unique advantage for healthcare organizations to meet these challenges. Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOCs) are registered nurses trained specifically to design and implement meticulous, evidence-informed care plans for patients with wound, ostomy and continence challenges. NSWOCs contribute to care effectiveness and cost-efficiency through: Leadership on interdisciplinary healthcare teams, promoting current, evidence-informed methods and cost-efficient care decisions to resolve wound, ostomy and continence challenges Use of advanced and specialized approaches to guide the assessment, treatment and/or management of wound, ostomy and continence challenges Education of patients and their families to improve self-engagement and informed care Contributions to research including guidelines and policies, products and priority areas for future research The combination of these practices leads to higher-quality care, lower costs and better outcomes for patients. THE PATH TO TRI-SPECIALIZATION IN CANADA NSWOCs receive a competency-based education through the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute. The Institute’s Wound, Ostomy and Continence – Education Program (WOC-EP) is designed for registered nurses with at least two years of clinical experience (Wound, Ostomy & Continence Institute, n.d.). The WOC-EP teaches advanced knowledge in the tri-specialty areas with a focus on quality clinical and cost outcomes, and prepares nurses to write the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification exam in wound, ostomy and continence. CNA certification grants the CNA WOCC(C) credential, which indicates that core competencies in the three specialty areas have been met with knowledge updated every five years. INDIRECT CONTRIBUTIONS TO WOUND, OSTOMY AND CONTINENCE CARE NSWOCs have developed and participated in numerous national and provincial best practice guidelines and recommendations for wound, ostomy and continence challenges that help healthcare professionals make better decisions and prioritize care plans. Examples include NSWOCC’s (2018) Nursing Best Practice Recommendations for Enterocutaneous Fistula and Enteroatmospheric Fistula, Wounds Canada’s (2017) Best Practices for Skin and Wound Management, the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario’s (2019) Ostomy Best Practice Guidelines, best practice recommendations for intermittent catheterization, and several guidelines for the prevention and treatment of skin tears (International Skin Tear Advisory Panel, n.d.). This work promotes evidence-based practice and higher-quality wound, ostomy and continence care delivery in practice settings across the country. About 70,000 people in Canada are living with an ostomy, and thousands more each year undergo some form of ostomy surgery. – Ostomy Canada Society, n.d. 3 Main Benefits BENEFIT 1: HIGHER QUALITY CARE High-quality care improves outcomes for patients and care providers. This includes shorter stays and reduced care costs through lower rates of hospital-acquired conditions such as pressure injuries (Boyle, Bergquist-Beringer, & Cramer, 2017). Rates of hospital-acquired conditions are an important indicator of overall performance, which makes minimizing these a key priority for healthcare administrators. CARE BASED ON EVIDENCE AND SUPPORTED BY TRUST A literature review examining NSWOCs’ impact in home care for patients with wounds identified numerous benefits when an NSWOC was involved directly in administering care or as a consultant to other care providers (Baich, Wilson, & Cummings, 2010). Benefits included greater healing success, faster healing times, increased interest in wound care education among other nurses, and the introduction of standardized protocols for wound care (Baich et al., 2010). Benefits of NSWOC care have also been observedin the other tri-specialty areas (Westra, Bliss, Savik, Hou, & Borchert, 2013; Taneja et al., 2017). NSWOCs tend to be dedicated patient advocates, ensuring patients receive the most appropriate care for their circumstances. This helps build trust between patient and provider, which is a critical role given the intimate nature of wound, ostomy and continence conditions. As Baker (2001) put it, an NSWOC “… acts as an advocate when she [or he] enhances the patient’s sense of personhood, self-worth, and dignity.” Pressure injuries occur with a mean prevalence rate of 26% across Canadian healthcare settings. – Woodbury & Houghton, 2004 NSWOCs also contribute to the quality of care as educators of patients and other practitioners (Boyle et. al, 2017). An NSWOC treating a patient who needs an ostomy, for example, can play a significant role in helping patients and their families adjust to life after the surgery (Baker, 2001). They often share their knowledge with interdisciplinary team members and other staff who can then apply it in their own roles. By developing quality-enhancing procedures, guidelines and protocols, NSWOCs inform the selection of suitable, cost-effective supplies and equipment (Boyle et al., 2017). BENEFIT 2: LOWER COSTS Controlling costs is critical across every facet of the healthcare system. The growing prevalence of wounds and high expenditure for wound management across all healthcare settings have made wound care a particular budgetary focus in Canada and around the world. NSWOCs are trained to assess and treat many types of complex wounds with evidence-based strategies that can help prevent complications. Savings through effective wound management can be substantial: the average cost of treating a diabetic foot or leg ulcer in 2007 was $8,000 USD—versus $17,000 USD to treat an infected diabetic wound or ulcer (Kruse & Edelman, 2006). Applied consistently, advanced wound care practices can translate into big savings. One report estimated that Ontario could reduce costs by 66%—for savings of $338 million—by adopting best practices for the treatment of patients with diabetic leg and foot ulcers (Shannon, 2007). Lower rates of infection and amputation would account for $24 million in savings. Similar savings are attainable through the application of NSWOCs’ tri-specialization to patients who have ostomy or continence challenges. Peristomal skin problems (when the skin around the stoma becomes irritated or infected) affect one-third of colostomy patients and two-thirds of urostomy and ileostomy patients (Williams, 2012). This complication can drive up care costs substantially. One study found a higher likelihood of readmission and healthcare costs that were approximately $80,000 USD higher in patients with peristomal skin problems. NSWOCs have the expertise to identify peristomal skin problems early or prevent them entirely, avoiding higher care costs than necessary. By adopting best practices for the treatment of diabetic leg and foot ulcers, Ontario could save $338 million, cutting care costs by 66%. – Shannon, 2007 BENEFIT 3: BETTER OUTCOMES Getting patients out of acute care faster frees up beds for new cases. Through specialized treatment approaches and prevention strategies, NSWOCs measurably reduce durations of hospital stays and facilitate patient access and flow. FASTER HEALING, LESS PAIN Wound, ostomy and continence challenges contribute to pain and discomfort. One study compared the treatment of chronic wounds by NSWOCs and general staff nurses in home care (Arnold & Weir, 1994). Substantially more wounds were healed (78.5%) when an NSWOC provided the care versus a general staff nurse (36.3%). Another compared outcomes in home care patients with surgical wounds, pressure ulcers, urinary incontinence, bowel incontinence and urinary tract infections (Bliss et al., 2013). Those assigned to NSWOCs had more severe conditions than patients assigned to other nurses but showed significant improvement in the number of pressure ulcers and surgical wounds and frequency of incontinence. Incidence of incontinence is twice as high at home healthcare agencies without a specialized wound, ostomy and continence nurse. – Westra et al, 2013 Another study (Westra, Bliss, Savik, Hou, & Borchert, 2013) calculated that home care agencies employing NSWOCs are more likely to see improvements in conditions including pressure ulcers (nearly twice as likely) urinary incontinence (40% more likely), lower extremity ulcers and surgical wounds (20% to 40%), and bowel incontinence (14%). It found specifically that the incidence of incontinence in home healthcare agencies with no NSWOC is twice that of those with an NSWOC. Agencies employing an NSWOC were also more likely to see conditions stabilized, including urinary incontinence (2.3 times more likely), surgical wounds (50%), pressure ulcers (30%), urinary tract infections (20%) and bowel incontinence (16%). NSWOCs also contribute to better patient outcomes by reducing pain associated with certain conditions. For example, patients with superficial infections or infected chronic leg ulcers experienced significant reductions in pain by taking part in NSWOC-directed leg-functioning conditioning activities (Kelechi, Mueller, Spencer, Rinard, & Loftis, 2014). NSWOCs Across the Continuum of Care NSWOCs Across the Continuum of Care NSWOCS IN ACUTE CARE THREE SPECIALTIES IN ONE NURSE The advantage of NSWOCs’ tri-specialization is especially clear when patients frequently have needs that require more than one area of specialty. Some patients have needs in two areas—or all three, which was the case with one patient treated at a hospital in Toronto. The patient needed abdominoperineal resection (APR) surgery. Outcomes of that surgery included wound complications, continence challenges and a permanent colostomy. The NSWOC on the care team was able to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care for the patient’s wound, ostomy and continence needs. The NSWOC was involved from the beginning, including in stoma marking and preoperative patient and family education. Care continued after the operation, with the NSWOC monitoring and attending to this patient’s complex needs even post-discharge. Thanks to a tri-specialty in wound, ostomy and continence, the nurse had the knowledge needed to provide optimal care to this patient. Key Resources & Downloadable Files Brochure Engaging & educational – describes the unique role NSWOCs play & their contribution to patient care in Canada. Download Télécharger Digital Presentation A digital interactive communication piece that complements the other campaign elements, providing a deeper look at the ways NSWOCs make a difference. Download Télécharger White Paper Looks at some of the key challenges patients face accessing the healthcare services they need, & calling out the unique ways NSWOCs contribute to strong patient outcomes. Download Télécharger Key Resources & Downloadables Power of 3 Webinar Webinar Objectives Identify key challenges patients face accessing specialized wound, ostomy and continence care, and identify the unique ways NSWOCs contribute to strong patient outcomes. Provide information to support NSWOCs in communicating their essential role in specialized wound, ostomy and continence care from the bedside to administrators to government. Discuss a clear expression of value that defines the NSWOC profession, its purpose and the unique contribution NSWOCs make to the Canadian Healthcare system. Review the “Power of 3” communication tools that can support positioning NSWOCs for value. Power of 3 Webinar

Advertise in the Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence (CJWOC) We’re excited to announce the launch of the Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (CJWOC)! Starting with its Spring 2025 Issue, the CJWOC will be the official publication of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). Replacing the NSWOC Advance, this peer-reviewed journal represents an important evolution toward a more scientific and academic-focused publication that reflects the high standards of our wound, ostomy and continence specialty in Canada. Advertising Guide Demonstrate your support and increase product awareness by reaching Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (NSWOCs), across Canada, who make product decisions in both the hospital and community. The Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence (CJWOC) is the official publication of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) and features peer-reviewed manuscripts from all three specialty areas in both French and English. Publication Details National distribution to over 1,400 subscribers in both hard copy and digital formats. Published three times per year – in the Spring, Fall, and Winter Discount for multiple ad bookings Take advantage of a 7% discount on all ads if you book 3+ in advance. Download the rate guide PRODUCTION SCHEDULE AND DEADLINES Spring 2026 Issue Booking Deadline: December 15, 2025 Artwork Required: January 6, 2026 Winter 2026 Issue Booking Deadline: September 15, 2026 Artwork Required: October 6, 2026 Fall 2026 Issue Booking Deadline: June 15, 2026 Artwork Required: July 7, 2026 Spring 2027 Issue Booking Deadline: December 15, 2026 Artwork Required: January 6, 2027 Questions? Email office@nswoc.ca Booking Form Sizes and Specs Acceptable File Formats Illustrator EPS (with text converted to paths and linked files embedded), TIF and JPG (flattened at 300dpi) or PDF (with all fonts and graphics embedded). Ad text close to crop marks may be cut off. Please allow at least 1/4 inch bleed. Please note these file formats will not be altered in any way and all artwork submitted is presumed to be print-ready. Please direct any production related questions to office@nswoc.ca . Full Page With Full Bleed: 9” x 11.5” 1/4” bleed required, trim size to be 8.5” x 11” Ads with No Bleed: 7.5” x 10” 1/2 Page 7.5” x 4.9” 1/4 Page 3.625” x 4.9” Book an ad Please select from the available ads for one or more upcoming issues of the Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence (CJWOC) below. Please note that if you book 3 or more ads in advance, you can receive a 7% discount on each ad. Please refer to the advertising rate guide table of costs for the total discount amount. Once you submit a booking, please allow for up to 3 business days for confirmation from the NSWOCC National Office. We will issue you an invoice based on the ads booked in a confirmation email if the ad(s) you requested are still available for the issue(s). Use this form to book an ad for one or more issues of the Canadian Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence (CJWOC). Main Contact First name Last name Email Company name Billing Contact & Address Billing Contact Name(Required) Email Billing Address Country/Region(Required) Address(Required) City(Required) Zip / Postal code(Required) Ad #1 CJWOC Issue(Required) Spring 2026 Fall 2026 Winter 2026 Spring 2027 Fall 2027 Winter 2027 Ad Size & Placement(Required) Inside Front Cover Inside Back Cover Outside Back Cover Centerfold Full Page Half Page Quarter Page Do you want to book another ad?(Required) Yes No Submit

< Back Registered Nurse (NSWOC) Signing Bonus: Up to $4000! Paramed Home Health Care Toronto, ON, Canada Full-Time View Full Job Description How to Apply Please send your resume directly to uswa.chughtai@paramed.com View Full Job Description Job Description In this community nursing role, as a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) Nurse and as working as a part of the ParaMed nursing health care team, the NSWOC will provide and promote evidenced based advanced wound, ostomy and continence assessment, management and care to all patient groups either through a consultative process or by direct care. Why you’ll love working here: Autonomy, independence, and a work-life balance Supportive team of peer nurses and supervisors Opportunity to develop long term therapeutic relationships with patients Best in class training and development programs, including a comprehensive clinical orientation and hands-on skills labs Celebration and Recognition programs Part time and Full-time scheduling including every other weekend off Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans Company paid mobile devices Mileage compensation Opportunities for career advancement Employee perks and exclusive offers What you’ll do: Provide direct practice to patients requiring wound, ostomy and continence assessment, care and management. Provide education to ParaMed’s nursing health care team, patient, and families. Provide consultation /clinical support to ParaMed’s nursing health care team (direct/or remote) including recommendations for specialty products/nursing care. Participate in wound/ostomy/continence clinical leadership opportunities. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Preceptor ParaMed nurses as required. Follow wound, ostomy and continence evidence based clinical best practices and ParaMed policies and procedures. Requirements/Qualifications Requirements: IIWCC, NSWOC, WOCC(c), SWAN, or other advanced wound care education/certification Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a practicing Registered Nurse ideally in a community setting and/or providing wound/ostomy/continence care to patients (direct care/consultation) Current membership/registration with the Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy & Continence Canada (preferred) Ability to perform BCLS to College of Nurses standards Completion of the Canadian Enterostomal Therapy (E.T.) Nursing program Current registration with the CAET Knowledge of standards and guidelines of Enterostomal Therapy and wound care Comprehensive Enterostomal Therapy and wound care patient health assessment skills Thorough knowledge of wound care products and indications for use Company/Organization Description ParaMed has been providing home care and wellness solutions across Canada since 1974 and is a nationally accredited provider with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada. We ensure our care providers are fully trained, have access to ongoing training, have the necessary coordination and management support, are properly supervised and coached on best practices.

NSWOCs are specialized nurses. A Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) is a registered nurse with advanced and specialized knowledge and clinical skills in wound, ostomy and continence care who has graduated from a World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET) recognized education program. Who are Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOCs)? NSWOCs are specialized nurses. A Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) is a registered nurse with advanced and specialized knowledge and clinical skills in wound, ostomy and continence care who has graduated from a World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET) recognized education program. NSWOCs are CNA Certified. Recognized as Nurses who have specialized training in wound, ostomy and continence by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), NSWOCs are the ONLY nursing specialty with CNA certification in wound, ostomy and continence care (WOCC(C)). NSWOCs are across the continuum of care. From acute care hospitals, outpatient clinics, community, long term care and in independent practice, an NSWOC provides specialized holistic assessment and management as an interprofessional team member to meet the needs of individuals/families with ostomies, acute and chronic wounds and urinary and fecal continence problems. The NSWOC Power of 3 As healthcare spending in Canada continues to climb, pressure on healthcare administrators to deliver cost-efficient care is intensifying—and policymakers are ever-more focused on ensuring quality and system sustainability. Wound, ostomy and continence challenges are common across all Canadian healthcare settings—and their management places a financial burden on the healthcare system. Registered Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOCs) can help alleviate the financial strain facing administrators and policymakers through the provision of higher quality care, reduced costs and improved outcomes for patients. Discover the NSWOC Power of 3 Become an NSWOC! The Wound, Ostomy & Continence Institute’s Wound, Ostomy and Continence Education Program (WOC-EP) provides baccalaureate-prepared Registered Nurses with post graduate education and preparation for Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification in the wound, ostomy and continence tri-specialty with a focus on quality clinical and cost outcomes. Learn more & apply now! Name Change Tool Kit As of May 4, 2018, the Canadian Association for Enterostomal Therapy (CAET) changed their name to “Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, & Continence Canada” (NSWOCC). The Enterostomal Therapy Nurse (ETN) is now known as “Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence” (NSWOC). NSWOCC Designation and Credential Position Statement NSWOC Position statement Name change notice Designation & Credentials "My NSWOC was my support line. She gave me her knowledge, friendliness and respect. To this day I think about how lucky I was that she was available and that she offered her phone number to reach her at any time. Sixteen years later, I live without a large bowel, I have a stoma—and I have never looked back. With the help of this nurse, today I am healthy both physically and mentally." ANN DURKEE Ostomy Patient, Nova Scotia

Urinary Catheter Decision Aids A series of 4 decision aids developed by NSWOCC in 2024. Contexte Aide à la Décision pour le Cathétérisme Urinaire Intermittent chez l'Adulte Aide à la Décision pour le Cathétérisme Urinaire Permanent chez l'Adulte Aide à la Décision pour le Cathétérisme Urinaire Intermittent Pédiatrique Aide à la Décision pour le Cathétérisme Urinaire Permanent Pédiatrique Article dans l'Advance ISPSC Membres du groupe de travail Urethral catheterization is necessary for individuals unable to empty their bladder to otherwise prevent complications resulting from urinary retention. Feedback from Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence, in 2020, following the launch of the Clean Intermittent Urethral Catheterization in Adults - Canadian Best Practice Recommendations for Nurses identified the lack of standardization in the use of urinary catheters across the health care spectrum. This identified a need for nursing decision aids to guide catheter selection and prompted the formation of a task force to develop standardized decision aids. A group of twenty-four nurses with expertise in the field of continence were drawn from relevant professional associations across Canada. The work of this expert group and the resulting four decision aids below provide a standardized approach to support nurses on appropriate catheter selection for intermittent and indwelling catheterization for patients of all ages. Adult Intermittent Urinary Catheter Decision Aid AIDE-MÉMOIRE POUR CATHÉTER URINAIRE INTERMITTENT ADULTE English Français Nurses must practice within nursing regulatory body scope of practice and in accordance with health care organizational policies and procedures. Developed by a nursing task force through Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). Sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from Coloplast Canada. Trademarks acknowledged. This is one of four decision aids and may be used under Creative Commons license. NSWOCC, 2024. Les infirmières doivent exercer dans le cadre de leur champ d’exercice, et conformément aux politiques et procédures organisationnelles. Référez-vous toujours aux instructions d’utilisation du fabricant. Élaboré par un groupe de travail de professionnels en soins infirmiers en collaboration avec les Infirmières Spécialisées en Plaies, Stomies et Continence Canada (ISPSCC). Commandité par une subvention éducative sans restriction de Coloplast Canada. Toutes les marques de commerce citées ont été reconnues. Il s'agit de l'un des quatre aide-mémoires et peut être utilisé sous licence Creative Commons. © ISPSCC, 2024. Application is no longer available. Adult Indwelling Urinary Catheter Decision Aid AIDE-MÉMOIRE POUR CATHÉTER URINAIRE À DEMEURE ADULTE English Français Nurses must practice within nursing regulatory body scope of practice and in accordance with health care organizational policies and procedures. Developed by a nursing task force through Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). Sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from Coloplast Canada. Trademarks acknowledged. This is one of four decision aids and may be used under Creative Commons license. NSWOCC, 2024. Les infirmières doivent exercer dans le cadre de leur champ d’exercice, et conformément aux politiques et procédures organisationnelles. Référez-vous toujours aux instructions d’utilisation du fabricant. Élaboré par un groupe de travail de professionnels en soins infirmiers en collaboration avec les Infirmières Spécialisées en Plaies, Stomies et Continence Canada (ISPSCC). Commandité par une subvention éducative sans restriction de Coloplast Canada. Toutes les marques de commerce citées ont été reconnues. Il s'agit de l'un des quatre aide-mémoires et peut être utilisé sous licence Creative Commons. © ISPSCC, 2024. Application is no longer available. Paediatric Intermittent Urinary Catheter Decision Aid AIDE-MÉMOIRE POUR CATHÉTER URINAIRE INTERMITTENT PÉDIATRIQUE English Français Nurses must practice within nursing regulatory body scope of practice and in accordance with health care organizational policies and procedures. Developed by a nursing task force through Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). Sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from Coloplast Canada. Trademarks acknowledged. This is one of four decision aids and may be used under Creative Commons license. NSWOCC, 2024. Les infirmières doivent exercer dans le cadre de leur champ d’exercice, et conformément aux politiques et procédures organisationnelles. Référez-vous toujours aux instructions d’utilisation du fabricant. Élaboré par un groupe de travail de professionnels en soins infirmiers en collaboration avec les Infirmières Spécialisées en Plaies, Stomies et Continence Canada (ISPSCC). Commandité par une subvention éducative sans restriction de Coloplast Canada. Toutes les marques de commerce citées ont été reconnues. Il s'agit de l'un des quatre aide-mémoires et peut être utilisé sous licence Creative Commons. © ISPSCC, 2024. Application is no longer available. Paediatric Indwelling Urinary Catheter Decision Aid AIDE-MÉMOIRE POUR CATHÉTER URINAIRE À DEMEURE PÉDIATRIQUE English Français Nurses must practice within nursing regulatory body scope of practice and in accordance with health care organizational policies and procedures. Developed by a nursing task force through Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). Sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from Coloplast Canada. Trademarks acknowledged. This is one of four decision aids and may be used under Creative Commons license. NSWOCC, 2024. Les infirmières doivent exercer dans le cadre de leur champ d’exercice, et conformément aux politiques et procédures organisationnelles. Référez-vous toujours aux instructions d’utilisation du fabricant. Élaboré par un groupe de travail de professionnels en soins infirmiers en collaboration avec les Infirmières Spécialisées en Plaies, Stomies et Continence Canada (ISPSCC). Commandité par une subvention éducative sans restriction de Coloplast Canada. Toutes les marques de commerce citées ont été reconnues. Il s'agit de l'un des quatre aide-mémoires et peut être utilisé sous licence Creative Commons. © ISPSCC, 2024. Application is no longer available. Article: Development of a decision aid for nurses supporting urinary catheter selection Download Published in both French and English in the NSWOC Advance volume 35, Issue 1 (March 2024). Abstract Urethral catheterization is necessary for individuals unable to empty their bladder to otherwise prevent complications resulting from urinary retention. Feedback from Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence, in 2020, following the launch of the Clean Intermittent Urethral Catheterization in Adults - Canadian Best Practice Recommendations for Nurses identified the lack of standardization in the use of urinary catheters across the health care spectrum. This identified a need for nursing decision aids to guide catheter selection and prompted the formation of a task force to develop standardized decision aids. A group of twenty-four nurses with expertise in the field of continence were drawn from relevant professional associations across Canada. The work of this expert group and the resulting four decision aids, launched in spring of 2024, provides a standardized approach to support nurses on appropriate catheter selection for intermittent and indwelling catheterization for patients of all ages. Task Force Members We would like to thank the amazing task force who have worked diligently to create these important decision aids. Task force members: Karen Campbell led the task force supporting the development of the decision aids. Members in alphabetical order included: Ehsan Adiban, Tarik Alam, Barbara Anderson, Madeleine Ashcroft, Genet Begashaw, Jennifer Bilbie, Michelle Buffalo, Marcia Carr, Berenice Chan, Valérie Chaplain, Natalie Kameka, Corey Knott, Carly Lindsay, Jana Lognon, Svea Ménard, Valentina Popov, Gina Porter, Jodi Quinlan, Gita Rafiee, Laura Robbs, Kaila Snider, Ashley Thompson, and Andrea Trainor. Louise Rudden was consulted as a subject matter expert on using catheters in the paediatric population. Sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from Coloplast Canada.

NSWOCC Fellowship Program Recognizing select individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the tri-specialty of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Care The NSWOCC Fellowship Program is a formal recognition of excellence within the tri-specialty of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing. Grounded in a commitment to high standards, evidence-based practice, and professional leadership, the program celebrates individuals whose careers reflect exceptional and sustained contributions to clinical practice, education, research, and policy. Launched in May 2024, the Fellowship represents an important milestone for NSWOCC in acknowledging and honouring outstanding achievement while reinforcing a culture of excellence across the profession. About the NSWOCC Fellowship Program Fellowship is the highest honour bestowed by NSWOCC and is reserved for Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOCs) who have had a significant and measurable impact on advancing the specialty. Fellows are not self-nominated; rather, they are identified and selected based on outstanding practice, leadership, and influence. Through their work, Fellows have shaped standards of care, contributed to national and international guidelines, advanced education and research, and strengthened the voice of the tri-specialty within healthcare systems. As role models and mentors, NSWOCC Fellows represent both the legacy and future of specialized wound, ostomy, and continence nursing in Canada. Their collective wisdom, experience, and leadership serve as a vital resource to NSWOCC and the broader nursing community. As the Fellowship Program grows, Fellows will continue to inspire excellence, support the next generation of nurses, and help shape the future of patient-centred, evidence-informed care across the continuum. Nominate a Fellow Nominations Deadline: March 15, 2026 Do you know a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence who has made a significant impact on the specialty? The NSWOCC Fellowship (FNSWOC) Program recognizes excellence at various levels, from local to international, through demonstration of leadership, innovation, and dedication to advancing practices in wound, ostomy, and continence care. Complete the nomination form Download the Fellows Program Guide Nomination Eligibility: Nominees must be members of NSWOCC and certified in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing through the Canadian Nurses Association. Nominees must have a minimum of ten years of clinical practice, leadership, education and/or research in the fields of wound, ostomy and/or continence. Criteria for Prospective Fellows: Demonstration of outstanding individual professional and leadership contributions in wound, ostomy and continence nursing (clinical practice, policy, education, research and/or administration), with impact on improvement of wound, ostomy and continence nursing at the international, national, provincial, and regional/local levels. Evidence that these contributions have been translated into clinical practice, policy, education, research and/or administration in a meaningful way. Formal recognition for these contributions (e.g., substantive and prestigious honours, appointments, or awards). Evidence of leadership in activities that have had an impact on wound, ostomy and continence nursing, health, or health care (e.g., research, innovations or developments in clinical practice, policy, education, research and/or administration). Fellowship Objectives Recognize Excellence Acknowledge and honor NSWOCs who have exhibited outstanding dedication and contributions within NSWOCC and the wound, ostomy and continence nursing specialty. Promote Leadership Foster leadership skills and empower Fellows to take on prominent roles in healthcare organizations, education, research, and policy development. Advance Scholarship Encourage scholarly activities and research within the wound, ostomy and continence nursing field, contributing to the body of knowledge and evidence-based practices. Enhance Membership Engagement Engage Fellows in actively supporting and mentoring fellow NSWOCC Members, thereby strengthening the organization. Improve Quality Leverage the expertise of Fellows to drive quality initiatives and improvements in wound, ostomy and continence nursing practice and healthcare systems. Fellowship fees Initial submission: $275.00 CDN Annual fees for Fellowship title: $50.00 CDN plus NSWOCC Membership o $100.00 plus the JWOCN mandatory fee of $46.00 (if not receiving the JWOCN from the WOCN directly). Fellow Responsibilities Attend the Fellowship induction ceremony held during the annual NSWOCC conference Nominate at minimum one qualified applicant for Fellowship each year Further the mission, vision, and values of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) Participate in and contribute to NSWOCC activities as called upon Provide advisory input to NSWOCC as requested Act as a mentor and resource for new NSWOCs and future NSWOC leaders Foster healthcare provider knowledge through sharing experience and professional role modelling (e.g., joining committees, conducting research, participating in guideline and standards development, providing leadership through professional associations, and leading programs) Advocate for evidence-based, patient-centred wound, ostomy and continence care NSWOC Fellows Nicole Denis MScN, BScN, NSWOC, FNSWOC 2025 Biography & Key Contributions Corey Heerschap PhD, MScCH, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FNSWOC 2025 Biography & Key Contributions Rosemary Hill BSN, RN, CWOCN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FNSWOC 2025 Biography & Key Contributions Lina Martins MScN, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FNSWOC 2025 Biography & Key Contributions Kevin Woo PhD, RN, FAPWCA, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FNSWOC 2025 Biography & Key Contributions Karen E. Campbell RN, MScN, PhD, WOCC(C) 2026 Biography & Key Contributions Cathy Harley Honourary Fellow 2026 Biography & Key Contributions Anna Tumchewics BScN, RN, NSWOC 2026 Biography & Key Contributions Louise Forest-Lalande MEd, RN, NSWOC, ET, FNSWOC 2025 Biography & Key Contributions Mary Hill MN, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FNSWOC 2025 Biography & Key Contributions Kimberly LeBlanc PhD, MN, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FCAN, FNSWOC 2025 Biography & Key Contributions Christine Murphy PhD, MClSc(WH), BSc, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FNSWOC 2025 Biography & Key Contributions Britney Ann Butt MClSc-WH, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), CWOCN 2026 Biography & Key Contributions Shannon Handfield RN, BSN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) 2026 Biography & Key Contributions Debra Johnston MN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) 2026 Biography & Key Contributions