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National Conference Planning < Back Mary Hill (she/her) MN, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) National Conference Planning Mary is a Certified Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence working as a NSWOC educator with AHS Home Care Calgary Zone where she manages the skin and wound services in community care. Mary has extensive experience in the areas of ostomy, wound and continence care in acute and community settings. She received her diploma in Nursing from Foothills Hospital, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from the University of Alberta and Master’s in Nursing (MN) from the University of Calgary. Mary completed her Enterostomal Therapy Nurse education program through Albany, NY. Mary participates on various committees and in the development of education and guidelines related to skin integrity and wound management. Mary has participated on the expert panels and presented at conferences both nationally and internationally. Mary has held many leadership roles with Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence Canada (NSWOCC), including Professional Practice Group Coordinator, past president and is currently the Program Lead for the National Conference Planning Core Program.

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Treasurer < Back Misty Stephens MClSc(WH), BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Treasurer Misty Stephens started her career as an ICU trauma nurse and then transitioned into being an NSWOC in 2013. Since then she has been working in acute care as the certified NSWOC. She is the chair of BC provincial skin and wound committee and value analysis teams. Misty is the regional NSWOC BC / Yukon director. She is an instructor for the University of Victoria and has co-written the Wound Management for healthcare professional levels 1 & 2. She also works at a private ostomy clinic. Misty has 3 kids and a wonderful husband and in her spare time she likes to travel to their cabin in the Interior of BC for back country adventures and exploring.

Community Engagement < Back Erin Rajhathy MClScWH, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Community Engagement Erin Rajhathy is the Wound Resource Coordinator with South East Home and Community Care. Prior to moving back into the public sector, Erin worked for a medical distributor to support staff and contracted providers in three of the 14 Home and Community Care sectors in Ontario. She obtained her Master of Clinical Science in Wound Healing in 2018 and became certified in Wound, Ostomy and Continence in 2019. Erin is currently the Core Program Lead for Community Engagement with NSWOCC.

Secretary < Back Rebecca Dyck MClSc-WH, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Secretary Rebecca Dyck has been nursing for fifteen years, and is a strong advocate for justice and equity in health care. She has spent a number of years learning how systemic racism and intersectionality affect the health of individuals and communities. After earning a Master of Clinical Science in Wound Healing at Western University ten years ago, Rebecca has been working with patients virtually and at the bedside to solve the puzzle that each wound presents. Rebecca also tutors students in the research course of the master’s program. More recently, Rebecca became a Nurse Specialized in Wound Ostomy and Continence and earned her national certification. Rebecca currently works as a Nurse Clinician on the Skin Wound Ostomy team at Hamilton Health Sciences, mainly with children and families at McMaster Children's Hospital. Her role encompasses direct patient care, staff education, and committee work to improve patient care within the organization. A recent focus has been hospital-acquired pressure injuries and developing resources to improve assessment of darker skin tones. Rebecca has volunteered with preteens, the Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle, and Caribbean migrant farm workers in Niagara. She keeps busy with her three children, can often be found with a book in her hand, and enjoys “old lady hobbies” such as sewing, gardening, and canning.

< Back Advanced Practice leader - Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence SE Health Ontario, Canada Full Time View Full Job Description How to Apply Please apply online careers@sehc.com View Full Job Description Job Description As a member of the Advanced Practice Leadership team at SE Health, you strive for excellence in patient safety, quality & scholarly professional practice as a NSWOC. You lead program development nationally for Wound Care with evidence and collaborate with operations to design, implement, and evaluate care delivery models for target client populations, set practice standards, define care processes and procedures, design education and training, and manage quality/risk. Specifically, this position collaborates with analytics and business intelligence to ensure the use of data and evidence to inform clinical assessment, care planning and care delivery, and management of clinical programs, to advance the organization’s practice priorities such as model of care, care of older adults and future of ageing, and sustaining best practice guideline implementation. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Adopt evidence-informed leading practices in Wound, Ostomy and Continence and provide expert knowledge to advance care and meet needs of the population served. Lead program development and new models of care delivery for the target population, in collaboration with the operations leadership team and the interdisciplinary team. Monitor federal, provincial, and other relevant legislation/regulations for compliances and collaborate on strategies to address opportunities for improvement. Provide expert knowledge and professional practice leadership to develop solutions/service delivery models for exceptional care. Collaborate with operations leadership to ensure the implementation and sustainability of exemplary clinical practices. Encourage and model critical clinical inquiry that cultivates evidence-informed practice. Collaborate to address quality, safety and risk management issues, including the development of improvement plans to address shortfall. Contribute to the improvement of client outcomes (quality of life and quality of care) based on best available evidence and efficient utilization of resources. Contribute to business development initiatives as required. Support Clinical Practice leaders and the Clinical Practice Resource team through regular meetings, orientation, mentorship, consultation and guidance with complex clinical situations. Develop educational initiatives and support the ongoing development of our innovative on-line learning environment. Requirements/Qualifications Ontario - ability to travel to Markham monthly Qualifications Master’s degree in Nursing or equivalent is required (or in progress) Current Certificate of Competence in good standing from the provincial nursing regulatory body is required Three (3) years recent geriatric experience and expert practice skills required Certification in clinical specialties preferred Certification in chronic disease management an asset Knowledge of the related regulatory and legislative requirements across Western Canada provinces and territories Experience in adult education/curriculum development and delivery Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) Ability to promote and facilitate evidence-based practice within a community setting Superior communication skills and ability to communicate effectively to direct and motivate team and others, maintaining a persuasive and credible presentation style at all levels of the organization Ability to distill complex information into clear, concise messages Ability to influence others and able to establish credibility with all levels of the organization, challenging the status quo and being a catalyst for positive change Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills Ability to manage multiple, often competing priorities. Demonstrated effective critical thinking, analytical, decision making and problem-resolution skills Demonstrated expertise and ability to apply, teach, coach and mentor individuals and teams A vehicle, travel to Markham office monthly Company/Organization Description At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work life balance. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team. SE Health is monitoring the global COVID-19 pandemic closely and following all public health directives, including recommendations from the World Health Organization, Government of Canada, and federal and provincial health authorities. Our top priority is the health and safety of our clients, their families and our staff. Please note that due to the unprecedented circumstance of the Global Pandemic and the resultant public health crisis; and in the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose. SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact Talent Acquisition at careers@sehc.com at your earliest convenience.

Director of Operations < Back Troy Curtis (he/him) BHum(Hons) Director of Operations Troy joined NSWOCC in July 2019 as the Manager of Membership and Communications where he provided exceptional membership support and value though supporting member benefits. He also developed and provided communications to make sure that the Membership was informed. In 2020, when NSWOCC had to pivot to a virtual national conference on short notice, Troy was instrumental in building virtual conference platform to ensure that members could access continuing education. He has also provided outstanding support for the NSWOCC webinar series, the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute and the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel. A 2019 Bachelor of Humanities graduate from Carleton University, Troy previously held several operational and leadership roles for not-for-profit organizations, including serving as Co-Director for Hatch Entrepreneurship Centre, Communications Assistant for Wheelchair Basketball Canada, and Office Administrator for the Orléans Chamber of Commerce (now amalgamated with the Ottawa Board of Trade). Troy developed a strong marketing and business acumen while supporting and advising two cohorts of student start-ups through an 8-week pre-incubator program as Co-Director and Marketing Lead for Hatch, and helped instruct multiple first-year Entrepreneurship classes on the Business Model Canvas. As the main point of contact for the Chamber of Commerce, Troy helped manage all membership activity, support recruitment & marketing efforts, ensured strong communication between members and the organization, built and maintained strong partnerships with event sponsors, and facilitated members-only events.

Financial Support & Reimbursement Ontario path to public coverage for intermittent catheters and related supplies: Report In partnership with Spinal Cord Injury Ontario Download now Disability Tax Credit Brochure In partnership with Ostomy Canada Society Download now Reimbursement Resources Disability Tax Credit (DTC) WHAT IS THE DISABILITY TAX CREDIT (DTC)? The Disability Tax Credit is a non-refundable tax credit used to reduce the amount of tax payable on your income. All or part of these amounts may be transferred between your spouse, common-law partner, or another supporting person. If a child under 18 years is eligible for the Disability Tax Credit, that child is also eligible for the child disability benefit. Learn more | DTC Brochure Access the DTC Step-by-Step Instructions DISABILITY TAX CREDIT AND YOU If you have a permanent ostomy, or temporary ostomy for at least 12 months, you can apply for the Disability Tax Credit. To be approved for the Disability Tax Credit, you must show two things: A) You are restricted in eliminating all, or substantially all of the time (at least 90% of the time), and B) it takes you an inordinate amount of time to manage bowel or bladder functions. (You spend at least three times as long as people without an ostomy for elimination). This time can include the following: Preparing and cleaning your skin and supplies; Pouch changes every 4-6 days; Meticulous skin care; Care of excoriated skin around the stoma; Bowel movements 5-7 times daily; Blockages; Some people with a colostomy manage elimination with irrigation which takes more time. People with a urostomy also prepare, clean, and sanitize night drainage bags. These points are general and may not apply to everyone. Please refer to the Ostomy Canada Society website for more information. Disability Tax Credit If you are denied after you submit the form, read your letter from CRA to see what is wrong or missing. In most cases, it is because the following phrase was not used on the form: For Urostomy: “Uses a device to eliminate the bladder. This patient is markedly restricted in eliminating with a device and takes an inordinate amount of time to personally manage bladder functions. In addition, personal management is very costly.” For Ileostomy or Colostomy: “Uses a device to eliminate the bowel. This patient is markedly restricted in eliminating with a device and takes an inordinate amount of time to personally manage bowel functions. In addition, personal management is very costly.” The Government of Canada now has a website where you can diagnose your Disability Tax Credit application problems. Follow this link: CRA disability resolution link Disability Tax Credit Webinar January 2025 Presented by: Ann Durkee-MacIsaac – Ostomy Canada Society Rosemary Hill – BSN, CWOCN, NSWOC, WOCC (C), VCH – Coastal – Lions Gate Hospital Medical Supplies and Equipment Guide and Benefit Lists The following Medical Supplies and Equipment lists contain the items and services provided as eligible benefits by the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program, along with information on coverage policies, benefit codes, requirements for prior approval, and applicable recommended replacement guidelines. Medical Supplies and Equipment Guide and Benefit Lists

Prairies, NWT & Nunavut < Back Angela Koziak BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Prairies, NWT & Nunavut My name is Angela Koziak and I have lived in Alberta my entire life. I live in Beaumont with my spouse Mark, my kids Noah (16), and Kailey (7). My stepson Castin (20) lives on his own now. I graduated from the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta in 2004. As a student I worked in long term care. After graduation I worked in medicine and ICU. After having my son, I became a Case Manager in Supportive Living. Soon after, I met Bev Smith who inspired in me a fascination with wound care, encouraged me to join the direct nursing team and to take the NSWOC program. Not long after accepting my first NSWOC position Bev informed me of a new Core Program– Membership and encouraged me to join. I did and have had the pleasure of working and learning from Troy Curtis and Shelly Barnes. Shortly after the inception of this program, I advocated and became lead of our monthly Journal Club. I am so proud of the community of practitioners coming together every month. In addition to discussing current research, we learn so much from each other. This year I was offered the opportunity to present my work in community pessary management at the annual conference. I am completely honored to join my colleague Pat Dahlbeck in this endeavor. I have never felt more fire and passion for anything I have ever done in my career, nor have I ever had so much pride in belonging to an organization. I believe with my heart that I can bring my love of Wound Ostomy and Continence to the Prairies/Nunavet/Northwest Territories. It will be my commitment to join all members of NSWOC in this region and create community in our unique demographic.

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