Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN)

Geriatric Activities

• Offered plenary sessions at the WOCN 2006 and 2007 annual congresses on geriatric nursing issues
• Provide links from WOCN Web site to geriatric resources including Hartford Institute Web site
• Members invited to join geriatric special interest group
• Created a Nurse Competence in Aging Award for members who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to care for older adults

• Presentations, Workshops and Seminars
• Education Modules, Programs and Learning Tools
• Awards

Presentations, Workshops and Seminars

• Held a conference session at a 2005 regional meeting and the 2006 annual conference.

Education Modules, Programs and Learning Tools

• *Development of clinical practice guideline series on areas that are vital to WOCN's practice. 3 of the 4 guidelines have been released (The guideline for management of patients with lower-extremity arterial disease, the guideline for prevention and management of pressure ulcers and the guidelines for management of wounds in patients with lower-extremity neuropathic disease.)
• Enhance geriatric presence/educational learning opportunities on association website.
• Promote dual-certification in gerontological nursing.
• Develop competencies around care of older adults.

Awards

• Initiate a Nurse Competence in Aging Award for members who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to care for older adults.

Note:*indicates activities that occurred prior to NCA grant funding
Bold text indicates activities that occurred after NCA grant funding