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Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society

Contact Information

Maria Garces, Executive Director
4700 W. Lake Avenue
Glenview, IL 60025-1485

888-224-WOCN(9626) (Voice)
949-376-3456 (FAX)

Internet Resources

Abstract

Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Society (WOCN) is a professional, international nursing society of nurse professionals who are experts in the care of patients with wound, ostomy and continence problems. WOC nurses manage conditions such as stomas, draining wounds, fistulas, vascular ulcers, pressure ulcers, neuropathic wounds, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and functional disorders of the bowel and bladder. The WOCN Society is deeply involved in setting guidelines for patient care.

Publications

The WOCN publishes standards of practice fact sheets, position statements and a list of accredited programs. Serial publication: Journal of Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing, bimonthly- articles on patient care, letters, and the WOCNews.

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Date Entered: 5/1/1997
Date Edited: 9/21/2004
Date Revised: 2/11/2004
Health Referral Number: HR1725
Accession Number: DP91A0479
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