NSWOCC is a CNA Affiliate Plus of the Canadian Network of Nursing Specialties
SWAN Week 2024
September 16-20, 2024
“SWANs Beyond the Bedside: Supporting the transformation of care delivery”
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SWANs go beyond direct patient care by advocating for individuals, helping them navigate the health care system, and ensuring their voices are heard in care planning and decision-making.
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With their specialized education, SWANs offer more than just care—they uphold and share best practices that improve patient outcomes and enhance the overall efficiency of the health care system.
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SWANs help support quality improvement initiatives, using their specialized training to identify gaps in care, while implementing & sharing best practices in wound, ostomy and continence care.
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SWANs work with NSWOCs to disseminate knowledge related to wound, ostomy and continence care & practice to others while participating in the professional development of SWAN colleagues through peer mentorship.
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SWANs, in collaboration with NSWOCs, use their specialized skills to support the transformation of wound, ostomy, and continence care, leading to better patient outcomes and a more sustainable health care system for all Canadians.
SWAN Week Flyer
To celebrate, we encourage you to download, print, and share the SWAN Week Flyer, and share messages on social media using the assets below.
Supporting Best Practices and Quality Improvement
SWANs help support quality improvement initiatives, using their specialized training to identify gaps in care, while implementing & sharing best practices in wound, ostomy and continence care.
Learn more about the role of SWANs at https://www.wocinstitute.ca/swan-links
SWANs are Peer Mentors
SWANs work with NSWOCs to disseminate knowledge related to wound, ostomy and continence care & practice to others while participating in the professional development of SWAN colleagues through peer mentorship.
Learn more about the role of SWANs at https://www.wocinstitute.ca/swan-links
SWANs Support the Transformation of Health Care Delivery in Canada
SWANs, in collaboration with NSWOCs, use their specialized skills to support the transformation of wound, ostomy, and continence care, leading to better patient outcomes and a more sustainable health care system for all Canadians.
Learn more about the role of SWANs at https://www.wocinstitute.ca/swan-links
SWANs are Patient Advocates
SWANs go beyond direct patient care by advocating for individuals, helping them navigate the health care system, and ensuring their voices are heard in care planning and decision-making.
Learn more about the role of SWANs at https://www.wocinstitute.ca/swan-links
Upcoming Events
SWAN Community of Practice Meeting & Info NightTue, Sep 17Webinar- SWAN Week CelebrationMon, Sep 16Webinar
