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2018-2019 Annual Report
April 24, 2019
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Strategic Alignment & Outcomes
Mission
Leading excellence is our passion. Enhancing lives is our inspiration. Innovation is our commitment
Vision
Every person deserves specialized wound, ostomy and continence care.
Values
1. Nursing specialty excellence. 2. Leadership. 3. Collaborative partnerships. 4. Compassion.
Strategic Priorities
1. Strengthen Membership: Create, implement and sustain a growing membership organization. 2. Demonstrate Value to all NSWOC Members through new programs and initiatives that build on strengths and respond to members and
patients. 3. Establish a Clear Identify through recognition and understanding and rebranding of the association name to Nurses Specialized in Wound,
Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). 4. National and International Recognition for Academic Excellence in wound, ostomy and continence education through the reorganization
of WOC Institute and redevelopment of the programs to meet the needs of NSWOCs and aligned healthcare professionals. 5. Governance, Planning and Decision-Making: Achieve measurable improvement in NSWOCC Member’s level of trust in how NSWOCC is
governed and managed. Apply a sustainability lens to decision-making, and create a clear governance model. 6. Outcomes Research Platform: Complete outcomes research in ostomy to support advocacy efforts. 7. Financial Responsibility: Be financially responsible to NSWOCC Members by practicing prudent fiscal management of existing resources,
and by making sound long-term choices that allow core programs and services to be sustainable now and into the future. 8. Build Leadership Capacity by pursuing organizational excellence through academic and governance processes and collaborative
partnerships. 9. Advocate for and Represent the Interests of NSWOC by building collaborative partnerships strengthening visibility and credibility. 10. Develop a Technology Infrastructure to support core program activities, communications/Social Media and improve efficiencies.
11. Contractor Engagement: Integrate and align human resource strategies with NSWOCC’s strategic planning process, and build a satisfied
and committed contracted staff that will be a solid foundation for the coming decade.
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Table of Contents
Strategic Alignment & Outcomes 2 Introduction 5 President’s Report 9 President Elect’s Report 11 Treasurer’s Report 13 Secretary’s Report 17 Executive Director’s Report 20 Regional Directors’ Reports 32
British Columbia/Yukon Regional Director 32 Prairies/NWT/NU Regional Director 34 Ontario Regional Director 36 Quebec Regional Director 38 Atlantic Regional Director 41
Core Program Leaders’ Reports 43
Professional Development 43 Research & Practice 45 Marketing 47 Community Engagement 48 Indigenous WOC Health 49
WOC Institute Reports 51 WOC Institute Chair 51 Publications Lead 60 National Conference Planning Lead 63
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Nominations Chair Report 65 Special Interest Group Reports 67
International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) 67
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Introduction
Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) launched their new name on May 4, 2018 during the Annual Members meeting at the 37th annual national conference in Victoria, B.C.. Over the past twelve months, the implementation of the association name change, plus the change of name from Enterostomal Therapy Nurse to Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) is creating a clear, new identity and strategically positions NSWOCC. NSWOC is a protected title in Canada and the new Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification credential WOCC(C), standing for wound, ostomy and continence Canada certified, is a protected credential for certification in wound, ostomy and continence specialized nursing. In the past year, the CAET Academy was rebranded to the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute. A new strategic plan was developed which included the re-development of the Wound, Ostomy & Continence Education Program (WOC-EP) and upgrades to the “Foundations of Skin Health” – Ostomy and Wound Programs. The CNA changed their requirement for the number of exam writers to 100 per year in order to maintain the existing certification exams. Due to this, and the market demand for Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence, the WOC-EP Program was doubled successfully. We had over a 30% increase in NSWOC writing the CNA certification exam in 2018. We are focused on leading WOC Education in Canada and maintaining and growing members as we work to build the next generation of NSWOC.
A key to the ongoing success of the NSWOCC has always been the ability to adapt to the changing healthcare environment by adopting new approaches to address new challenges. In 2018, challenges facing nurses specialized in wound, ostomy and continence in the Canadian healthcare system include budget cut backs, downsizing of staff and lack of access to products and services to assist patients. Increasing rates of retirement of existing NSWOC makes it necessary to focus on succession planning and building capacity of new NSWOC graduating from the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute.
The changing nature of healthcare delivery, the aging population, the need to address wound, ostomy and continence issues of our Indigenous Canadians and the evolving role between the provincial and federal governments, require, more than ever, a strong professional association that can form strategic partnerships and support advocacy. Bringing value to the NSWOCC membership is a key priority and can be demonstrated through continuing the CINAHL library which all NSWOCC members can access through the Members Site, to support literature searches and evidence-based practice.
The Board of Directors continue to implement the 2018-2021 NSWOCC Strategic Plan with the following priorities:
1. Strengthen Membership: Create, implement and sustain a growing membership organization. 2. Demonstrate Value to all NSWOC/Associate Members: Through new programs and initiatives that build on strengths & respond
to members & patients.
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3. Establish a Clear Identity: Through recognition and understanding and rebranding of the association name to Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC).
4. National and International Recognition for Academic Excellence in wound, ostomy and continence education through the reorganization of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute and redevelopment of the programs to meet the needs of NSWOC and allied healthcare professionals.
5. Governance, Planning and Decision-Making: Achieve measurable improvement in NSWOC members’ level of trust in how the NSWOCC is governed and managed, apply a sustainability lens to decision-making, and create a clear governance model.
6. Outcomes Research Platform: Complete outcomes research in ostomy to support advocacy efforts. 7. Financial Responsibility: Be financially responsible to NSWOCC members by practicing prudent fiscal management of existing
resources, and by making sound long-term choices that allow core programs and services to be sustainable now and into the future.
8. Build Leadership Capacity: Pursuing organizational excellence through academic and governance processes and collaborative partnerships.
9. Advocate for & Represent the Interests of NSWOC by building collaborative partnerships strengthening visibility & credibility. 10. Develop a Technology Infrastructure to support core program activities, communications/social media and improve efficiencies. 11. Contractor Engagement: Integrate and align human resource strategies with the NSWOCC’s strategic planning process and
build a satisfied and committed contracted staff that will be a solid foundation for the coming decade.
Please find the following 2018-2021 strategic priorities for the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute:
1. Build capacity of the WOC Institute – WOC-EP Program in order to meet the demands of the Canadian Healthcare system. 2. Raise the standard for and differentiate NSWOC by increasing the number of writers of the CNA certification exam to 100 per year. 3. Redevelop the WOC-EP Program design to modernize and develop to a state of the art education program 4. Revise the competencies of nurses specialized in wound, ostomy and continence management in collaboration with the Canadian
Nurses Association. 5. Re-brand the K2P programs and re-launch a continuing education program for aligned healthcare professionals in wound, ostomy,
continence and edema management 6. Re brand CAET Academy to WOC Institute to support the name change to Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy and Continence
Canada (NSWOCC). 7. Re-structure WOC Institute to strengthen educational and research offerings through the NSWOCC Conference and Research
access and interpretation. 8. Streamline the WOC Institute administrative process. 9. Develop the WOC Institute Preceptor program through the recruitment and retention of current preceptors. 10. Support excellence in the WOC Institute Faculty
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11. Influence raising awareness of wound, ostomy and continence specialized nursing at the under graduate level through a partnership with the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN).
12. Provide scholarships/financial awards to reward the achievements of WOC-EP students and to support academic excellence. 13. Develop and maintain a CNA certification prep course.
In 2018, project teams of members under the Core Programs and the WOC Institute worked to complete a number of key projects that will benefit all members including:
Enterocutaneous Fistula (ECF) / Enteroatmospheric Fistula (EAF) Nursing Best Practice Recommendations was completed and posted on the nswoc.ca website under the education tab for download.
The Indigenous Wound, Ostomy and Continence Health Core program was launched in June 2018 and an announcement came out in December 2018 that a policy change occurred naming NSWOC/WOCC(C) as recommenders of Wound, Ostomy and Continence supplies under Non-Insured Health Benefits.
Development of a position statement for Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy and Continence and a position statement for designation and credentials both of which are available on the website under “Name Change Tool Kit”
Implementation of a name change NSWOCC, WOC Institute and NSWOC. Led the launch of a National Best Practice Recommendations for Intermittent Catheterization Project with three aligned nursing
associations. Supported the Ontario reimbursement of off-loading devices. The second cohort of the professional Leadership Program for NSWOC Nurses graduated May 6/18. Continuing work on advocacy for Ostomy Reimbursement across Canada in conjunction with Ostomy Canada Society. Pre-operative Stoma Marking Project for Fecal Diversions was launched in January 2019. Launch of VOICE Campaign development – a marketing campaign to support positioning NSWOC for value due for launch June
2019. Participated in the development of bylaws for the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel. The WOC Institute launched a prep course for NSWOCs interested in writing the CNA WOCC(C) certification exam. NSWOC’s
are provided a self-paced guide which includes the NSWOC competencies, focused readings, exam writing tips and sample exam questions. A dedicated Facebook page has been established as a forum for NSWOCs to connect with other NSWOCs preparing for exam writing, develop study groups and ask questions. For more information visit nswoc.ca and log on to the “NSWOCC Members” area. Go to “View Available Downloads” and select “NSWOCC CNA Certification prep Course”.
In addition:
The Board of Directors continued to develop clear operational policies based upon the NSWOCC by-laws.
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As a member of the National Advisory Committee of the Canadian Nurses Association Network of Nursing Specialties, and CPAC,
we continue to strengthen the number of NSWOC who have CNA certification (more than 160). The partnership with the Journal of Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing (JWOCN) continues to flourish with Lina Martins as the
Canadian Feature Editor and a new five year contract was signed. NSWOCC has continued a leadership role in the National Wound Strategy Committee under Wounds Canada. The NSWOCC completed the third year acting as the Host Secretariat to the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP)which
won the most Progressive Society at the World Union of Wound Healing meeting in 2017. A members only discussion forum was launched which can be accessed through the members Login
If you are interested in getting involved as a committee member in one of the Core Program Projects, please let us know by e-
mailing our Executive Director Catherine Harley at [email protected].
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President’s Report – Christine Murphy
Position: President
Name: Christine Murphy Annual Report Date of Completion: April 22, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Maintain communication
and governance with NSWOCC Executive Board Members, Core program leaders and staff
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒ Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Meetings with Executive Director Cathy Harley
Chair Board Meetings to continue business of association
Support name change communication and adoption with Members
Submit President’s message to Link, Ostomy Canada
Review and discuss with Board request for Member survey for intermittent catheter project and begin discussion to develop research protocol
2. WOC Institute – WOC-EP Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒ Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☒ 11 ☒
Support and promote uptake of new name
Welcome address to new students
Continue communications with Western University exploring further
education opportunities for graduates of WOC-EP
Preceptor role
Encouragement of membership to become CNA certified
3. Collaborate with organization and associations
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒ Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
RNAO BPG Ostomy Co-chair
CSVN presenter and delegate
Planning collaborative position statement on dispensing with “chronic” terminology for healable wounds with Wounds Canada
Speaker – 3 sessions with Wounds Canada in fall 2018. I pending speaking session Wounds Canada Limb Preservation Summit spring 2019
Meeting with, and presentation to, CNA to explore recognition of Masters prepared NSWOCs non-nursing degrees as advanced practice, as recognition of graduate level academic skills
Request clarity on nurse roles through meetings with CNA
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Position: President
Name: Christine Murphy Annual Report Date of Completion: April 22, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 4. Support Regional Directors
and Core Program Leaders Values
1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
New additions:
Rose Raizman-Regional Director: Ontario
Marcia Leard-Regional Director: Atlantic
Support current election of Regional Director NWT and NU
5. Ostomy article – Quality of life
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒ Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Assist with finalizing ostomy survey to ready for publication
Christine Murphy RN WOCC(C) BSc(hons) MClScWH PhD
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President-Elect’s Report – Nevart Hotakorzian
Position: President Elect
Name: Nevart Hotakorzian Annual Report Date of Completion: March 21, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. NSWOCC Executive and
Board member Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☒ 11 ☒
Participated in Executive and Board conference calls – ongoing
Participated in face-to-face Executive and Board meeting - ongoing
Participated in email exchanges of Executive and Board – ongoing
Chaired Board meetings in the absence of President Chris Murphy – ongoing
2. Review of French translation of documents for NSWOCC
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Participated in WOC-EP information booklet and handout translations – completed
Participated in revision of translation for conference handouts and publicity – ongoing
3. JWOCN interview for editorial board
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☒
5 ☐ 6 ☒ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Participated in candidate selection for JOWN editorial board - completed
4. Position statement for pre-operative stoma marking project
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
Participated in calls scheduled for pre-operative stoma marking project in collaboration with the Canadian Society of Colorectal surgeons - ongoing
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Position: President Elect
Name: Nevart Hotakorzian Annual Report Date of Completion: March 21, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 9 ☒ 10 ☒ 11 ☒
5. Launch of VOICE project Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☒ 11 ☒
Participated in call scheduled for project launch- ongoing
6. Quebec regional meetings Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Attended the bi-annual members meeting with the Quebec ET nurses – ongoing
Participated in email discussions with Quebec ET nurses - ongoing
7. Quebec Nurse Prescribers Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Provided teaching to nurses who prescribe or are applying for a prescription permit - ongoing
Nevart Hotakorzian, BScN, NSWOC
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Treasurer’s Report – Corey Heerschap
Position: Treasurer
Name: Corey Heerschap Annual Report Date of Completion: April 9, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Maintain accountability to
membership for NSWOCC and WOC Institute financial oversight and stability to ensure our values and organizational strategies can be implemented.
Values
1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☐
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Reviewed all NSWOCC and WOC Institute invoices and asked for clarification of any discrepancies prior to providing approval for payments. - Ongoing (Q1-5 days)
Confirmed that receipts match invoices when received. – Ongoing (Q1-5 days)
Reviewed by month, NSWOCC Visa statement, bank accounts, and WOC Institute accounts online. – Ongoing (Monthly)
Co-Signed all NSWOCC and WOC Institute cheques over $3000 outside of the regularly scheduled executive and academy director cheques. – Ongoing
Reviewed NSWOCC Financial Reports prepared by Billings Bridge Bookkeeping Services – Ongoing
Reviewed WOC Institute Q2 financials and assisted in budget planning – Completed August 2018
Communicated with accounting firm regarding year-end financial statements – Ongoing
With the NSWOCC Executive Director, WOC Institute Chair, and the NSWOCC Accountant drafted the 2018 NSWOCC and WOC Institute Budgets – Completed (Q1 2019)
2. Member of NSWOCC Executive and NSWOCC Board
Values
1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Provided input and participated in email discussion and voted on a wide variety of issues pertaining to the management and advancement of NSWOCC – Ongoing
Participated in NSWOCC Board Conference calls – Ongoing (Monthly)
Participated in NSWOCC Executive Board Meetings – Ongoing
Attended mid-year NSWOCC in-person board meeting – Completed October 2018
Reviewed and Approved the 2019 NSWOCC and WOC Institute budget with board – Completed
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Position: Treasurer
Name: Corey Heerschap Annual Report Date of Completion: April 9, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 3. WOC Institute Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Acted as a preceptor for the WOC Institute WOC-EP Program Wound Care Course – Ongoing
Organized and Co-facilitated an onsite Foundations in Ostomy Management weekend course – Completed April 2019
Assisted with planning of future program offerings – Ongoing
Developed a SMART Goals Webinar for the WOC-EP – Completed Q1 2019
4. NSWOCC Position Statement
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Drafted the NSWOCC Designation and Credential Position Statement and worked with the NSWOCC board of directors to develop a finalized document approved by the board (Completed)
5. NSWOCC and WOC Institute Technology Development & Website Creation
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☐
9 ☒ 10 ☒ 11 ☐
Developed a new website for the Wound, Ostomy & Continence Institute and prepared the new website for release – Completed
Explored opportunities for new technology utilization to improve the experiences of WOC Institute and NSWOCC contractors – Ongoing
Facilitated use of new Office 365 programs and services to organizational contractors and volunteers - Ongoing
Made updates to the NSWOCC and current WOC Institute websites as needed – Ongoing
Participated in meetings regarding our internet-based services – Ongoing
Facilitated transfer of web hosting services to a new provider – Completed March 2019
Integrated a new online payment and ticketing system for NSWOCC and WOC Institute events – Completed Q1 2019
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Position: Treasurer
Name: Corey Heerschap Annual Report Date of Completion: April 9, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 6. Membership Value Add
Exploration Values
1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Explored opportunities with the Executive Director as to ways in which we could provide association members with additional resources to add value to membership - Ongoing
7. Supported Marketing Initiatives
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Assisted in creation of new WOC Institute name badges – Completed Q4 2018
Participated in discussions regarding organizational marketing campaigns – Ongoing
Created booklets and handouts to advertise the WOC-EP
8. International Medical Aid Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☒
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Approached the topic of NSWOCC collaborating in an industry partnership to provide education and support to international, rural, underserviced populations - Ongoing
9. RNAO Ostomy Best Practice Guideline
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☒
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Participated on the RNAO Ostomy Best Practice Guideline Second Edition Expert Panel – Completed Q1 2019
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Position: Treasurer
Name: Corey Heerschap Annual Report Date of Completion: April 9, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 10. CNA Wound, Ostomy &
Continence Competency Development
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☒
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Participated in development of competencies for the next wound, ostomy and continence specialty certification exam – Completed Q4 2018
Corey Heerschap, MScCH (WPC), BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), IIWCC
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Secretary’s Report – Laureen Sommerey
Position: Secretary
Name: Laureen Sommerey Annual Report Date of Completion: April 11, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Compile and maintain
NSWOCC Board Member Directory.
Values
1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
CAET Board Member Directory distributed to board members September 2018.
Revised and distributed as board membership changed.
Posted on Board Area of NSWOCC Website Completed
2. Member of NSWOCC Executive and Board
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☒ 11 ☒
Participated in Executive and Board Conference calls – as scheduled
Participated in telephone calls as requested by the President
Provided e-mail feedback on a variety of issues pertaining to processes and work of the NSWOCC
Ongoing
3. Prepare and distribute agendas and related documents for all Board and Executive Board meetings
Values
1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Agenda and related documents prepared and distributed to board and posted to Board Area of NSWOCC Website prior to all Board and Executive Board meetings.
Ongoing
4. Prepare and distribute minutes of all Board meetings and Executive Board meetings.
Values
1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
Minutes prepared and distributed to board following all Board and Executive Board meetings.
Minutes archived and posted in Board Area of NSWOCC Website when approved by Board.
Ongoing
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Position: Secretary
Name: Laureen Sommerey Annual Report Date of Completion: April 11, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
11. ECF/EAF Best Practice Recommendations revision/update working group.
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☒
Attended and actively participated in teleconferences as scheduled.
Completed ECF/EAF Best Practice Recommendations
Co-authored article submitted to JWOCN
Co-presenting at 2019 NSWOCC Conference Completed
12. Compiled NSWOCC Annual Report.
Values
1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Board member reports compiled and NSWOC Annual Report completed and distributed to NSWOCC members
Completed
13. Intermittent Catheterization Project
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Participating on working group working on best practice guidelines for intermittent catheterization.
Attending meetings as requested.
Participated in literature review.
Participating in writing of document. Ongoing
14. VOICE Project Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Participating in teleconference meetings as requested.
Reviewing documents and concepts and providing feedback as requested.
Ongoing
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Position: Secretary
Name: Laureen Sommerey Annual Report Date of Completion: April 11, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing
Laureen Sommerey, MSN, RN, WOCC(C)
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Executive Director’s Report – Catherine Harley
Position: Executive Director
Name: Catherine Harley Annual Report Date of Completion: April 8, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Overall operational management of NSWOCC aligned with the Corporations Canada Not- for-Profit Act and the Canadian Revenue Agency Registered Charity regulations.
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☒ 11 ☒
Ongoing:
1. Oversee the entire spectrum of the NSWOCC financial management process and provide day to day operational management and follow up on all financial business/matters of the association
1. Supported April 2019 year to date financial management for the NSWOCC including the Wound, Ostomy & Continence Institute
2. Provided over sight to the process for the 2018 fiscal year end financial audit
3. Supported the 2018 Registered Charity annual filing with Bruce Deep CA MBA and submitted to CRA to maintain the NSWOCC Registered Charity designation.
4. Managed financial review and approval process between the Executive Director, Treasurer Bookkeeper and WOC Institute Chair for all invoices.
5. Obtained dual signature by Treasurer and myself on all cheque payments over $3,000.00
6. Worked with the Treasurer Chair and WOC Institute Chair to develop the 2019 budget which was approved by the NSWOCC Board
7. Did fundraising for the CINAHL Library and raised $9,000 to offset this expense of $14,000 CDN dollars.
2. Risk Management: identified potential risks to the NSWOCC association and WOC Institute which could impact operations. Implemented strategies to offset risk including insurance policies (see section on “Risk Management” for further detail on insurance policies). Provided Certificates of Insurance as requested by facilities holding
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Position: Executive Director
Name: Catherine Harley Annual Report Date of Completion: April 8, 2019
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Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing affiliation agreements for student preceptor sites (WOC-EP) and signed affiliation agreements for Preceptor sites.
3. Human Resources: Direct supervision of the WOC Institute Chair (Kimberly LeBlanc), Membership Coordinator (Noella Trudel), Book Keeper (Andre Lavigne), Link Publisher and Editor (Deborah McNamarra of Clockwork Communications), Webmaster (Human Code), & Data Base Manager (Jeff Godin) .
a. Over sight for all contracts for NSWOCC and WOC Institute faculty contractors. Involved in interviewing of all new contractors being considered for the association and or WOC Institute
4. Management of the “Link” publication – launched NSWOCC Link (new association name) September 2018 Link and developed December 2018 NSWOCC and March 2019 Link. Proof read each
edition and sold advertising to support the funding of each issue 5. Supported Jeff Godin and Sue Sarda to complete the new WOC
Institute Registration Data Base. 6. NSWOCC Core Program Project Management – weekly follow up 7. Process improvement: Identify and find solutions to improve
efficiency 8. Attended all NSWOCC Board meeting teleconferences ( monthly)
Contributed to agenda items
9. JWOCN – paid per issue invoices to Wolter-Kluewers and submitted
member mailing lists before each issue. Worked with the JWOCN President to re-sign a new five year contract between WOCN and NSWOCC – the contract expires Dec 31, 2023.Wrote an article on the CAET Name Change which was published in the JWOCN May 2018
10. Oversee the NSWOCC data base.
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Position: Executive Director
Name: Catherine Harley Annual Report Date of Completion: April 8, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 2. Support NSWOCC Strategic Plan implementation through the development of an annual operational plan, providing support for NSWOCC Core Program projects and ad hoc committee initiatives.
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☒ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Prioritized key strategic initiatives of the NSWOCC as identified in the strategic plan • Wrote the 2018-2019 Operation plan to support strategic plan implementation
Core Program Work and Outcomes
1. Research and Practice
Supported the launch of the Nursing Best Practice Recommendations for ECF/EAF - launched on the NSWOCC website, available for download – E Blasted to members, put on NSWOCC social media and launched in the NSWOCC Link- March 2019 edition.
Ongoing follow up of the ET Nurse Statistics Tool – this will be a focus in 2019/2020
2. Professional Practice
Supported development of a document demonstrating the value of the NSWOC in continence practice written by Laura Robbs
Posted the NSWOC Position Statement on the website and E Blasted the availability to members in order to promote awareness
Set timelines for the launch of the NSWOCC Standards of Practice review committee- January 2019
Supported Laura Robbs to expand the NSWOCC into continence through regular articles on continence in the NSWOCC Link , participation in the Best Practice Recommendations for
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Position: Executive Director
Name: Catherine Harley Annual Report Date of Completion: April 8, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing Intermittent Catheterization and the International Continence Society Education Committee
3. National Conference Planning
Reconciled 2018 conference financials Attended all 2019 national conference planning teleconferences Supported the development of the education program Wrote 2019 sponsorship program – assessed budget implications Launched a ‘save the date” campaign for the 2019 conference Sold booth spaces and sponsorship packages for 2019 Ordered all supplies ( including food) for the 2019 conference Negotiated contracts for audiovisual, simultaneous translation
and Exhibitor Company to support the 2019 conference Completed due diligence and signed contracts for the 2020
conference in Charlottetown, PEI and the Hyatt Calgary for 2021
4. Marketing
Implementing the NSWOCC Name Change was a key priority for 2018-2019
Launched name change tool kit on the NSWOCC website Presented name change at the Alberta NSWOCC Regional
meeting and participated in the Ontario NSWOCC Regional meeting Spring 2019
Worked with regions to support the name change with Administrators- wrote 6 letters to administrators at the Toronto General Hospital, areas of Alberta and beyond.
Continued to support name change on social media Developed advertising posters for the WOC Institute’s Skin
Health Wound and Skin Health Ostomy and promoted the
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Position: Executive Director
Name: Catherine Harley Annual Report Date of Completion: April 8, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing programs – resulted in 30 students for the wound but only 5 for ostomy plus 18 in the face to face ostomy program
January 2019 launched the development work for the “VOICE” campaign. This campaign will define the value proposition that NSWOC bring to Canadian Health Care and will result in tools to assist NSWOC to market themselves to administrators, aligned healthcare professionals and patients. This campaign will be launched by June 1, 2019.
5.Community Engagement
1) Ostomy Advocacy
Participated in monthly Ostomy Advocacy teleconferences.
A. National Ostomy Reimbursement Initiative
There will be a two-pronged approach, nationally and provincially, in
advocating for Universal Funding for non-insured benefits for ostomy
supplies. Nationally, the plan is to establish contact with someone in
Health Canada. This would enable Ostomy Canada Society and Nurses
Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) to
more easily advocate for the establishment of a national ostomy
reimbursement program.
Provincially, the strategy to approach Provincial Governments is to
request that they reconsider their ostomy reimbursement programs. This
has been successful in Ontario, New Brunswick and Prince Edward
Island. The Advocacy Committee will continue to approach or revisit
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Position: Executive Director
Name: Catherine Harley Annual Report Date of Completion: April 8, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing Provincial Governments regarding their ostomy reimbursement
programs.
Ostomy Impact Study
An argument for universal funding for ostomy supplies will be supported
by data collected in the research project, Impact Study. The Impact
Study looked at the effects of limited financial resources for ostomy
supplies and no access to NSWOCs on the quality of life for those living
with an ostomy.
The Ostomy Impact study led by Dr Kim LeBlanc was completed and
submitted for publication with JWOCN. There is no publication date yet.
B. Disability Tax Credit Initiative
Met with the Canadian Revenue Agency to discuss improving better access for people living with an ostomy as well as having NSWOC as a creditor of DTC paper work. Next- contacted the Disability Tax credit committee to request that people living with an ostomy be put on their list of priorities. We were told that they would look at giving people living with an ostomy consideration but did not commit to a next step. This committee was contacted a second time in Jan 2019 and again- would not commit to any change. The Disability Tax Credit Task force (Ostomy Canada and NSWOC members) also developed a brochure to explain the DTC in both English and French. These brochures are available on the Ostomy Canada Society website and in hard copy from Ostomy Canada Society.
2) Ontario Off-Loading Reimbursement
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Position: Executive Director
Name: Catherine Harley Annual Report Date of Completion: April 8, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing Worked with Wounds Canada, Diabetes Canada and RNAO to advocate for Ministry of Health reimbursement of off-loading devices which was implemented in 2018. The next province that will be worked on for reimbursement of off-loading devices in 2019 is B.C.
3) Advocating for reimbursement of Intermittent Catheters
Supported Spinal Cord Ontario in writing a letter to discourage intermittent catheter reuse and also support reimbursement of intermittent catheters. There have been no final decisions in this area yet.
6.Publications:
Completed the contract renewal for the JWOCN – 5 year term with no price increase
Managed the NSWOCC Link budget, ad sales and managed the content deadlines
Recruited new advertisers for the Link
3. Policy Change for NSWOC/WOCC(C) as Recommenders of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Supplies for NIHB
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Indigenous Wound, Ostomy and Continence Health
This Core program Committee submitted a report to the
Assembly of First Nations in October 2018 asking for
NSWOC/WOCC(C ) / ET Nurses (Quebec) to be able to fill out
and sign the paper work for ordering ostomy, wound and
continence products for Indigenous people of Canada.
They also asked to allow more intermittent catheters to reduce
catheter reuse. On Dec 17/19, non-insured health benefits
announced that NSWOC/WOCC ( C) are now listed as
recommenders of wound, ostomy and continence products and
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Position: Executive Director
Name: Catherine Harley Annual Report Date of Completion: April 8, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing can fill out and sign the paper work – must put their full
credentials, RN License number.
One extra intermittent catheter per day was also added to the
product ordering allowance.
On April 17/19 , NSWOCC will held a webinar to explain how the non-insured health benefits process works for NSWOC/WOCC ( C) and will also review the changes in the policy
4. International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (an official interest Group of NSWOCC)
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒
5 ☐ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Participated in monthly Board meetings
Supported “Custody of Funds”
Provided financial reporting
Drafted the ISTAP By-Laws
Participated in the “Communications Committee”
5. Best Practice Recommendations for Intermittent Self-Catheterization
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒
5 ☐ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Intermittent Self-Catheterization Best Practice Recommendations Initiative
NSWOCC is working with the Canadian Nurse Continence Advisors of Canada, Urology Nurses of Canada and Infection Prevention and Control Association of Canada in order to develop Canadian Best Practice Recommendations for Intermittent Self Catheterization. Launch date is January 2020.
Participated in teleconferences and managed the project finances 6. Pre-Operative Stoma
Marking : Fecal Diversions –
Position Statement
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒
5 ☐ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Pre-Operative Stoma Marking project - Fecal Diversions – Position Statement
Hired contracted medical writer
Helped to organize the project team members- 7 colon and rectal surgeons and 12 NSWOC - nationally
Organized the Microsoft Teams Meetings
Took meeting minutes and distributed them to all project team members
Set budget and did fund raising to support project costs
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Position: Executive Director
Name: Catherine Harley Annual Report Date of Completion: April 8, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing Worked with medical Writer to set project time line and critical
path
Project launch will be January 2020
7.Provide management support to the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☒ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☒
Ongoing:
• Supported the financial management of the WOC Institute • Regular meetings/discussions with the WOC Institute.
Trouble shooting and business discussions took place.
• Supported the writing and monitored operational plan
Human Resources
• Supported the hiring of contracted staff Program
Re-development of WOC-EP - Supported the team in this project to ensure that deadlines were met- teleconference with Benchmark President to reinforce
necessity to meet deadlines Preceptor Program
• Reviewed and signed Preceptor Site Affiliation Agreements See WOC Institute Chair report for further information.
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Position: Executive Director
Name: Catherine Harley Annual Report Date of Completion: April 8, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 8.Governance Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☒ 10 ☒ 11 ☒
Initiated re-formatting and the continued development of the NSWOCC Operational Policy Manual
Supported the 2018-2019 nominations process. – launched 2019 ‘Call for Nominations” in the NSWOCC Link
Completed annual business filing with Industry Canada in June
2018 Supported Bruce Deep CA to complete 2018 Registered Charity
Return. Attend monthly Board meetings and ad hoc Executive and Board
meetings
9.Financial Management Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☒ 10 ☒ 11 ☒
Oversight of Billings Bridge Book Keeping services.
Managed the day-to-day financial record keeping with the
NSWOCC Book Keeper Andre Lavigne Reviewed monthly bank statements and Visa statements
Reconciled all Visa statements Completed a deep dive of the financials quarterly
Assessed and maintained accurate financial record keeping for
the association.
Completed co-approval of all invoices in conjunction with the NSWOCC Treasurer , WOC Institute Chair and Book Keeper
Made sure that two signatures were on each cheque written for
over $3,000.00 Supported all fund raising for the NSWOCC – establishment of
revenue streams and oversight of finances. Collected receivables- (outstanding payments) Worked on the 2019 annual budget with Treasurer and WOC
Institute Chair and took to Board for approval
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Position: Executive Director
Name: Catherine Harley Annual Report Date of Completion: April 8, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 10.Explore and Build Collaborative Partnerships
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Ongoing
Represented NSWOCC on the Canadian Network of Nursing Specialties ( CNNS)
Was asked to fill a second term representing NSWOCC on the CNNS Advisory Committee
Completed MOU with Momentum and Spinal Cord Alberta for a PSW skin education program in conjunction with the WOC Institute
Started exploring a partnership with the Bladder Cancer Canada via the Executive Director – Tammy Northam
Participated in the Ottawa location of the “Stoma Stroll” Fall 2018 Set up the “NSWOC Sweet Soles” Virtual team to support the Ostomy Canada Stoma Stroll
Wrote a ”CAET Name Change Article” for Ostomy Canada Society Fall 2018 issue
Continued exploring partnership opportunity with Wounds Canada- BC Off-Loading Reimbursement
Moved Wound Care Alliance Canada under Wounds Canada and became the co-chair of the National Wound Strategy Committee
Met with Canadian Continence Foundation to look at partnership to support reimbursement of continence supplies
Provided custody of funds and supported the registration process for the Fall 2018 NSWOCC Atlantic Regional Conference
Worked on partnership with Erie-St Clair NSWOCC Members Represented NSWOCC at the Med/Surg Nurses conference Fall
2018
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Position: Executive Director
Name: Catherine Harley Annual Report Date of Completion: April 8, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 11. Risk Management Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☒ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☒ 10 ☒ 11 ☒
Ongoing:
Risk assessment for recommendations for continued insurance
coverage. Negotiations with the Insurance company completed - obtained
insurance certificates for 2018 -2019 which are kept on file. Directors and Officers Liability Insurance in July 2018 plus General Commercial Liability Insurance. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) was renewed in November 2018.
Oversight of Risk management for all areas of the association and WOC Institute
Sought legal advice where required.
Catherine Harley, RN, eMBA
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Regional Directors’ Reports
British Columbia & Yukon Regional Director’s Report – Lani Williston
Position: Regional Director: British Columbia & Yukon
Name: Lani Williston Annual Report Date of Completion: March 25, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Promote and maintain
communication with regional members
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Monthly editing & updating of membership lists. Maintain current contact information for BC Yukon Members including NSWOC students for BC and Yukon in accordance with NSWOCC listings.
Status: Ongoing
I spoke with the non-registered members to remind of need for membership renewal. Reminders/invitations to join were emailed.
Update of Regional NSWOC list with members listed by Health Authority and place of work. This facilitates interregional communication regarding patient referrals. This list will be maintained by one NSWOC from each health authority
Status: Ongoing
Sharing of educational opportunities (meetings, webinars, and conferences) by email as they arrive.
Status: Ongoing 2. Participate in NSWOC
board activities and committees. Promotion of NSWOC membership to regional members. Promote NSWOC members to join NSWOC committees
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☒ 10 ☒ 11 ☐
Participate in all NSWOC board meetings and contribute ideas and suggestions to group.
Status: Ongoing
Submit LINK director reports and mid-year reports. Status: Ongoing
3. Communicate with NSWOC’s and patients to
Values
1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☒ 4 ☒ Ongoing communication with NSWOC’s regarding provincial Skin
and Wound and NIHB updates.
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Position: Regional Director: British Columbia & Yukon
Name: Lani Williston Annual Report Date of Completion: March 25, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing answer questions and address concerns
Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Communicating with nurses and patients regarding the find an NSWOC section of our webpage.
Status: Ongoing
4. Promote NSWOC educational programs to all nurses
Values
1 x☐ 2 x☐ 3 x☐ 4 ☐ Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Promote importance of NSWOC role during all regional education classes that are held monthly in our region.
Work with management to promote monetary coverage of the NSWOC education program for staff members enrolled in the course.
Work with management on decision briefs to hire more NSWOCs in our region
Status: Ongoing
Work as a preceptor in wound, ostomy and continence Status: Ongoing
5. Represent NSWOC in my work with our regional and provincial committees
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☒
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
BC/Yukon Regional Director
I am an active member of the provincial skin and wound, ostomy and interprofessional skin and wound committees that are setting standardized provincial guidelines. I am also a member Skin and Wound Value Analysis Team.
Status: Ongoing
Lani Williston, RN, BScN, NSWOC
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Prairies/NWT/NU Regional Director’s Report – Jodi Quinlan
Position: Regional Director: Prairies/NWT/NU
Name: Jodi Quinlan Annual Report Date of Completion: April 10, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Attend NSWOC board
meetings and communicate to Regional members
Values
1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
I have attended all the monthly board meetings and the annual board meetings.
E-mails have been sent based on the registration lists provided on current memberships.
I have asked for topics that our Regional members would like to have presentations on.
Ongoing
2. Promoting NSWOC’s to write the CNA certification exam or renew their certification
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Sent reminders to membership list as well as forwarding NSWOC Facebook announcements.
Ongoing
3. Establishing an Alberta Health Services NSWOC e-mail group for all registered and non-registered NSWOC’s for better communication, information sharing and support.
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☒
One of our members has suggested developing an Alberta Health Services e-mail group. I have sent in a request through our Health Professions Standard and Practice group to assist in identifying those employed in an NSWOC role as well as identify those staff who are NSWOC but may not be in a position.
Ongoing
4. Arranging presentation on ostomy belts with hole and no hole
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
This is in progress. I have made contact with one of the presenters to see when they would be available to present to our group.
The hope is to have this arranged prior to or just after conference, depending on presenter’s availability.
Presentation to be done via Webinar or Microsoft Teams – Regional members would have to download Microsoft teams.
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Position: Regional Director: Prairies/NWT/NU
Name: Jodi Quinlan Annual Report Date of Completion: April 10, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐ Ongoing
5. Communicate WOC student placement process with WOC institute and HSPNet (AHS)
Values
1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☒
Have met with key stakeholders for WOC Institute and NSWOC to bring forward concerns around student placement and how to streamline the process with a clear direction for all stakeholders.
Plan to promote NSWOC membership to consider becoming preceptors within AHS.
Ongoing.
Jodi Quinlan, RN, BN, NSWOC, IIWCC
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Ontario Regional Director’s Report – Rose Raizman
Position: Regional Director: Ontario
Name: Rose Raizman Annual Report Date of Completion: April 17, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Responding to multiple
requests from residents in Ontario looking for assistance with care (wound ostomy continence).
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒ Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☐
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Ongoing
As requests are received members of NSWOC are contacted based on location of client and location of member. Concerns/questions are answered, thus providing needed care and increasing quality of life for those affected.
I will encourage NSWOC members to participate in the “Find an ET” program on the NSWOC website. This is an efficient resource to meet the needs of those looking for assistance.
Personally contact patients in GTA area and offer support 2. Connecting organizations
with NSWOC for purpose of advertising vacant ET/NSWOC nursing positions
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Ongoing
When organizations are recruiting an ET/ NSWOC nurse I offer NSWOC as a means to advertise their posting.
If interested I will connect organization with C. Harley.
Participate at NSWOC presentations with Ostomy
Ostomy day at SHN was organized
3. Participate in Board meetings and activities (e.g. stoma marking project)
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒ Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☒ 11 ☒
Ongoing
Teleconference.
Able and willing to offer generous availability to attend meetings.
4. Promote NSWOC CNA certification and recertification to Ontario members.
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒ Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
Ongoing
Send out information regarding the importance of certification/recertification and notifications of registration deadlines and exam dates.
Act as preceptor and mentor for CNA
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Position: Regional Director: Ontario
Name: Rose Raizman Annual Report Date of Completion: April 17, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing
5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☐
9 ☒ 10 ☒ 11 ☐
Organize CNA Ambassador
5. Organize Ontario Regional Conference for fall 2019.
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒ Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☐
9 ☒ 10 ☒ 11 ☐
Ongoing
Working on creating questionnaire for membership on interesting topics and places where to conduct the conference
6. Communicate NSWOC requests to membership
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☐
9 ☐ 10 ☒ 11 ☐
Ongoing
Number of topics and questions were distributed among membership
Monkey survey sent and feedback received
GTA ostomy forum created to link Ostomy nurses and students in regards to professional topics
Getting familiar with the role and responsibilities.
Rose Raizman RN-EC, PHCNP; CETN(c), M.Sc., MScN
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Quebec Regional Director’s Report – Valerie Chaplain
Position: Regional Director: Québec
Name: Valérie Chaplain Annual Report Date of Completion: March 21, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Communicate
NSWOCC/ISPSCC information with regional members and students
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Ongoing: • RD responsible for communication between NSWOCC Board, the NSWOCC members and WOC Institute students. • Mandate started May 2018 • End of mandate May 2020 • Communication done through regional meetings, e-mail and telephone calls. The communication is in French.
Ongoing: • 2 regional meetings are held during the year, (spring and autumn). Invitation to these meetings extended to all Quebec WOC Institute students also. Last Fall was in Becancour, 54 members present which is a record of assistance. • RD participates with the AIISQ committee in planning regional meetings. • The RD presents a report of the NSWOCC to the AIISQ at each meeting • Next meeting will be on April 5th 2019. • The RD summary submitted to The LINK is in French and English
2. Participate in NSWOCC Board work
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
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Ongoing: • Participate in most conference calls • Review the documents sent by the President / Secretary / Director • Review the documents sent by members on the NSWOCC Board • Participate at the annual board meeting
3. Maintain and grow the current membership
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Ongoing • RD encourages at every meeting AIISQ members to become or maintain NSWOCC membership.
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Position: Regional Director: Québec
Name: Valérie Chaplain Annual Report Date of Completion: March 21, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing Strategic Priorities
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• Updated the Quebec members list.
4. Tele Assistance Values
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Ongoing • NSWOC are participating in tele assistance for far away regions in Quebec where NSWOC services are not available. • Still not all employers have agreed to do tele assistance.
5. Presentations / publications
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Presentations done by French NSWOCs on the 8e Journées Scientifiques of RQSP in Mont St-Sauveur in March:
o Diane St-Cyr and Debbie Abner : Évaluation et gestion optimales de
l’exsudat : les impacts cliniques
o Véronique Brassard : Nouvelles données en gestion de l’infection et
des biofilms.
o Marie-Elen Larouche et Stéphanie Des Rosiers : Contrôle de la
charge microbienne et débridement par instillation et pression négative.
o Luce Martineau : Cortico thérapie-phobie topique : à un doigt du
traitement optimal
More than 10 French NSWOC have been recruited by the editorial board for their contribution for chapters in a French Textbook on wound care. It will be published around the Fall of 2020 by ERPI.
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Position: Regional Director: Québec
Name: Valérie Chaplain Annual Report Date of Completion: March 21, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 6. Certification Values
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Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☐ 10 ☒ 11 ☐
RD translated in French the WOC Institute document to prepare for CNA certification. RD is leading a group of 3 French NSWOCs who are preparing for the Fall certification. RD is part of CNA revision committee for the certification exam
7. Pre-operative statement Values
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Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
RD is a member of the task force for the pre-operative statement on ostomy siting with the colorectal surgeons of Canada and NSWOCC.
Valérie Chaplain, RN, BSc (Biology and Nursing), NSWOC, WOC (C), Master candidate
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Atlantic Regional Director’s Report – Marcia Leard
Position: Regional Director: Atlantic
Name: Marcia Leard Annual Report Date of Completion: March 23, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Communication with
Atlantic NSWOC members Values
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Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☒ 10 ☒ 11 ☐
Communication to members is ongoing. Upcoming events, national news and regional happenings shared with members. NSWOC social media posts (facebook) and emails shared with members.
2. Address member concerns Values
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Strategic Priorities
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5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
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Concerns received from individual members and solutions sought in conjunction with them. Group concerns discussed / addressed at regional meeting (September).
3. Participation in NSWOC board activities
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Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
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Attended annual membership meeting May 2018 and Mid Year Board meeting October 2018. Participated in Board conference calls and responded promptly to board communications.
4. Maintain and update email list of Atlantic NSWOC members
Values
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Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
Ongoing. Records revised as appropriate. Benefits of membership emphasized and participation encouraged. Last revision March 2019.
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Position: Regional Director: Atlantic
Name: Marcia Leard Annual Report Date of Completion: March 23, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
5. Regional meeting and education day
Values
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Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Participated in organization and orchestration of 3rd annual education day for NSWOC members as well as other healthcare providers in a third province (NB, previously in PEI and NS) in September. Over 250 participants heard presentations from regional NSWOC’s highlighting the role of the NSWOC and the value members bring to the healthcare system. Regional Meeting held September with advanced education session and discussion of agenda items submitted by members.
Marcia Leard, RN, BScN, WOC(C)
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Core Program Leaders’ Reports
Professional Development Core Program Leader’s Report – Laura Robbs
Position: Professional Development Core Program
Name: Laura Robbs Annual Report Date of Completion: March 20, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Revision of NSWOCC
Standards of Practice for Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence 2nd Edition.
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
The CAET Standards of Practice were last revised in April 2016 and are next due to be revised in April 2021.
Currently waiting for the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) publication of the revised NSWOC certification competencies
Recruitment of revision panel members to commence as soon as revised competencies are available hopefully in 2019.
2. Revision of CAET’s position statement on the Enterostomal Therapy Nurse (now known as NSWOC).
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ Strategic Priorities
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Completed and presented at the AMM in May 2018.
3. Activities to support and foster NSWOC continence practice.
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Ongoing column in the Link called “The Continence Exchange” which provides a forum to share and exchange continence-related knowledge, experiences, questions and issues among NSWOCs.
Articles completed to date include: chronic urinary retention, reducing skin injuries in an ICU by eliminating briefs & under pads, trouble-shooting leaking urinary catheters, vaginal mesh surgery for stress incontinence, preventing CAUTIs, NSWOCs being Nurse Continence Specialists, management of nocturia.
Participate on Ontario, Canadian and international projects advancing continence practice including:
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Position: Professional Development Core Program
Name: Laura Robbs Annual Report Date of Completion: March 20, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing o RNAO team revising the bowel and bladder best practice
guidelines (currently ongoing) o Representing NSWOCC in the project to create Canadian
Intermittent Self Catheterization best practice guidelines along with the Canadian Nurse Continence Advisor Association, Infection Prevention and Control Canada and Urology Nurses of Canada (currently ongoing). Presented work to date at the European Association of Urology Nurses in March 2019.
Have applied to sit on the Nursing Committee of the International Continence Society (application submitted).
Laura Robbs, RN, BScN, MScN, NSWOC(C), NCA
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Research & Practice Core Program Leader’s Report – Karen Napier
Position: Research & Practice Core Program
Name: Karen Napier Annual Report Date of Completion: March 20, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Chairing and participating
on the committee for the “Nursing Best Practice Recommendations for Enterocutaneous Fistulas (ECF) and Enteratmosphere Fistulas (EAF)”.
Values
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Strategic Priorities
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5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☐
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Nursing Best Practice Recommendations for Enterocutaneous Fistulas (ECF) and Enteratmosphere Fistulas (EAF).
Document is now completed and posted on the website.
Chairing and participating in a creation of an article for the JWOCN and a presentation for the NSWOCC Conference in May 2019.
Completion Date – May 2019
2. Working with the academy on Alberta NSWOC Student Placement.
Values
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Strategic Priorities
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Ongoing issue and concerns with student placement for continence, ostomy and wound placement for the NSWOC students in Alberta. Confusion between preceptors, students and Alberta Health Services (AHS) student placement. Will work with AHS and the academy to assist with communication and placement.
Ongoing
3. Leading a working group focused on NSWOC Data Collection.
Values
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Strategic Priorities
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Chairing and participating in a project to create an NSWOC data collection tool to capture the work of the NSWOC. Tool has been created and is being tested by the working group. Plan is to finalize the tool and share it with members. Group members include Marilyn Kerr and Michelle Rose.
This project has been on hold until all the work with Nursing Best Practice Recommendations for Enterocutaneous Fistulas (ECF) and Enteratmosphere Fistulas (EAF).
Ongoing
4. Participate in Board Activities.
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
Participating in all teleconferences and respond to NSWOCC emails. Provided regular reports for inclusion in the Link describing various activities pertinent to Informatics and Research. Submitted Goals
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Position: Research & Practice Core Program
Name: Karen Napier Annual Report Date of Completion: March 20, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
and Objectives for Informatics and Research to the NSWOCC president and secretary as requested. Plan on attending the mid-year and annual board meetings, as well as the annual members meeting and conference.
Ongoing
Karen Napier RN BScN WOCC(C) MClSc-WH
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Marketing Core Program Leader’s Report – Britney Butt
Position: Marketing Core Program
Name: Britney Butt Annual Report Date of Completion: April 9, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Email and Communication
Support Values
1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☐ 10 ☒ 11 ☐
Provided email support for the NSWOC board and WOC institute to communicate to NSWOC members and students
o CNA Certification o Voice Campaign o NSWOC Week o Education funds o NSWOC and WOC Relocations
1. 2. Voice Campaign Values
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Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Teleconference meetings
Provided feedback and direction for Voice Campaign
Britney Ann Butt BScN, RN, MClSc-WH, WOCC(C)
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Community Engagement Core Program Leader’s Report – VACANT
All Community Engagement Core Program activities have been led by Catherine Harley and Kimberly LeBlanc. Details are found
in the Executive Director’s Report found starting on page 19 of this document.
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Indigenous WOC Health Core Program Leader’s Report – Beverly Smith
Position: Indigenous WOC Health Core Program
Name: Bev Smith Annual Report Date of Completion: April 16, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Launch of Core Program
for Indigenous WOC Health in June 2018
Values
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Strategic Priorities
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5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
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Cathy Harley was the interim core leader from June-October 2018 at which time Bev Smith transitioned into the role of Core Leader.
Program committee consists of several NSWOC, WOC(C), RN’s and a Pharmacist from across Canada that work frontline with Indigenous, Metis and Inuit peoples.
Ongoing
2. Committee conducted a SOAR analysis in June 2018
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This analysis was completed in the first few meetings of the committee and determined strengths, opportunities, aspirations and results.
Completed in September 2018
3. Engagement with First Nations and Indigenous groups
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Cathy has had the opportunity to meet and form working relationships with several groups and provided feedback. These groups include First Nations & Inuit Health Branch, Indigenous Services Canada/Government of Canada, First Nations Health Managers Association, The Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association (CINA) and Assembly of First Nations.
Ongoing
4. Report submitted to Assembly of First Nations in October 2018
Values
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Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
Report titled A Summary of Feedback from Frontline Healthcare Professionals Working with Indigenous People Across Canada Experiencing a Wound, Ostomy and or Continence.
There were five recommendations in the report that were moved forward to Non Insured Health Benefits as recommendations for change
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Position: Indigenous WOC Health Core Program
Name: Bev Smith Annual Report Date of Completion: April 16, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐ Completed October 29, 2018
5. Non Insured Health Benefits announced that NSWOC, WOCC(C) can now recommend products for Wound, Ostomy and Continence in December 2018.
Values
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Strategic Priorities
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9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
The committee prepared an Eblast newsletter outlining these changes and the process. This was sent to all NSWOCC members across Canada.
The committee prepared a Webinar that provided additional education and process information on this policy change. This Webinar was held April 17, 2019.
The committee will continue to provide guidance to NSWOC’s, WOC(C)’s across Canada related to this change.
Ongoing
Bev Smith BScN, RN, NSWOC
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WOC Institute Reports
WOC Institute Chair – Kimberly LeBlanc
Position: Chair WOC-Institute
Name: Kimberly LeBlanc Annual Report Date of Completion: March 26, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Build capacity of the
WOC Institute – WOC- EP in order to meet the demands of the Canadian Healthcare system
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
The WOC-Institute, due to the high demand for NSWOCs and the large volume of quality applicants, doubled the enrollment into the English WOC-EP starting in September 2018. Our September 2018 and January 2019 Ostomy cohorts included 45 and 44 students respectfully. The French WOC-EP 2018-19 enrollment was at an all-time high with 16 students. With the growth of the WOC-EP came the need for more faculty. We are pleased to have welcomed Nicholas Joachimides as a WOC-EP Academic Advisor. After many years of providing dedicated education to our students Dorothy Phillips retired in January 2019 from the WOC-EP and will be greatly missed! Huge thank you to Dorothy for all that you have done for our students and NSWOCs across Canada.
2. Re-brand CAET Academy to WOC Institute to support the new name change to Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy and Continence Canada NSWOCC
Values
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Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
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9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
With the association name change came the need to rename the CAET Academy and its programs. The CAET Academy became the Wound Ostomy and Continence Institute or the WOC-Institute. The CAET Enterostomal Therapy Nurse Education Program (ETNEP) was renamed the WOC Education Program or WOC-EP. The CAET Knowledge to Practice (K2P) courses were moved under the umbrella of the WOC-Institute Skin Health Courses, K2P Ostomy is now Foundations of Ostomy Care and Management and the K2P Wound has been renamed the Foundations of Wound Care and Management.
3. Redevelop the WOC-EP design to modernize and develop to a state of the art education program
Values
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Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
The WOC-EP was re-launched September 4, 2018. Starting with the
Ostomy Management course. The WOC-EP partnered with Benchmark,
an online educational design company to upgrade the previous program
to include new technology and simulation. The re-development would not
have been possible without the dedication and expertise of Nancy
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Position: Chair WOC-Institute
Name: Kimberly LeBlanc Annual Report Date of Completion: March 26, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 9 ☐ 10 ☒ 11 ☒ Parslow. Nancy is the team lead on the redesign and has worked closely
with the Benchmark team to turn this dream into a reality. The new
Continence Management course was launched in January 2019 and the
Wound Management course will follow in the spring of 2019. The WOC-
EP faculty is hard at work making the necessary revisions and are
excited to showcase their new state of the art courses!
4. Ensure that all NSWOCs have the same services in both English and French
Values
1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☒ 4
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Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
The WOC-Institute is striving to ensure that our programs are available in
French and English. Huge thank you to Valerie Champlain, Louise
Samuel for coordinating the translation and Louise Turgeon and Melanie
Fauteaux for all of their assistance.
5. Re brand the K2P programs and re-launch a continuing education program for aligned healthcare professionals in wound, ostomy, continence and edema management
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
The Skin Health Program was launched September 10, 2018. Courses include Foundations of Ostomy Care and Management and Foundations of Wound Care and Management. The courses are 10 weeks in length and are paced online consisting of a mixture of self-learning modules, interactive discussion forums and educational videos. They are geared towards RNs, RPNs/LPNs and other healthcare professionals who wish to gain foundational knowledge in Ostomy and Wound Care. These courses will be offered two times per year in the fall and winter terms. A huge thank you to Cathy Downs, Nancy Parslow, Teri-Anne Schroeder and Barb Plumstead for assisting with the redesign of these programs.
Enrollment: Fall 2018 Ostomy = 7 students, Fall 2018 Wound = 38 students, Winter 2019 Ostomy = 8 students, Winter 2019 Wound = 30 students
Certificates of completion are provided, courses are pass/fail
Provide both an on-line program and face to face programs – both connected to conference and independent of the conference.
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Position: Chair WOC-Institute
Name: Kimberly LeBlanc Annual Report Date of Completion: March 26, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing The programs are also available onsite over a 2-day period. We plan to
work with local NSWOCs to provide the onsite programs on demand. We encourage NSWOCs to explore possible onsite opportunities in their areas. The WOC-Institute will provide educational materials and operational support and planning to interested NSWOCs. Planned launch of the Skin Health Programs in French (coming in 2019).
The first onsite Ostomy course will be held April 6 & 7 2019 in Barrie ON. Corey Herschamp and Brittney Butt will run the 2 days course. Industry support has been obtained from Hollister, BBraun, Convatec, Coloplast and Salts
Several potential onsite locations are being explored
Explore opportunities for on-site Nurse & Physician wound education programs (In talks with CAEP, Dr. Sean Moore)
Target a minimum of 20 students per cohort, currently 17 enrolled on the onsite program
Develop a survey to NSWOCC to determine future potential continuing education programs
Will continue mass marketing of both courses
We are exploring potential collaborations to provide the skin health programs for industry
6. Re-structure WOC Institute to strengthen educational and research offerings through the NSWOCC Conference and Research access and interpretation
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Providing students access to on-line library data base to support
evidence-based practice and research-based education
NSWOCC Publications
Cathy Harley and Kim LeBlanc negotiated funding (Medline and MIP)
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Position: Chair WOC-Institute
Name: Kimberly LeBlanc Annual Report Date of Completion: March 26, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 7. Raise the standard for
and differentiate NSWOC by Increasing the number of writers of the C.N.A certification exam to 100 per year
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☒
WOC-Institute has launched a prep course for NSWOCs interested in
writing the Canadian Association of Nursing WOCC(C). NSWOC’s are
provided a self-paced guide which includes the NSWOC competencies,
focused readings, exam writing tips and sample exam questions. A
dedicated Facebook page has been established as a forum for NSWOCs
to connect with other NSWOCs preparing for exam writing, develop study
groups and ask questions (Vida Johnston oversees the Facebook page
and is a CNA exam mentor). For more information visit nswoc.ca and log
on to the “NSWOCC Members” area. Go to “View Available Downloads”
and select “NSWOCC CNA Certification prep Course”. The prep course
will be available in French in the early spring of 2019. Thank you to
Valerie Chaplain for facilitating the translation.
Currently we have had over 160 certified NSWOC nurses.
20 nurses either wrote or renewed their certification in the fall of 2018. In
the spring of 2019, NSWOCC took part in a campaign with the CNA and
60 newly graduated students and/or NSWOCs received a 20% discount
code for application/renewal for certification. The NSWOCC is on track to
have close to 100 writers/renewal of certification for the 2018/19 renewal
periods.
Kim LeBlanc sits on the CPAC committee of the CNA, Cathy Harley sits
on the Canadian Network of Nursing Specialists
8. Building membership capacity and increasing enrollment in the WOC-EP through recognition of prior learning
Values
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Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
The WOC Institute recognizes that education at the level of the NSWOC graduate can occur outside of the WOC-EP. We have recently had 7 individuals who have competed recognition of prior learning (RPL) in either the continence and wound courses or both. We have recently expanded the RPL program to include the Micro wound program in Quebec and have 7 francophone nurses interested in the RPL program. Recognition of prior learning is a prescribed process wherein a student accepted into the WOC-EP, who has an extensive theoretical and clinical
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Position: Chair WOC-Institute
Name: Kimberly LeBlanc Annual Report Date of Completion: March 26, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing background prior to starting the program, can demonstrate that they have already achieved advanced beginner level consistent with completion of a WOC-EP course (Ostomy, Continence or Wound). It is a rigorous assessment. If successful in demonstrating that this level of learning has been achieved outside of the WOC-EP, the applicant will be given credit for this learning, in the theoretical and/or clinical portion of the course.
9. Revise the competencies of nurses specialized in wound, ostomy and continence management and update the CNA certification exam.
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐ Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Work with CNA to upgrade NSWOC competencies in wound, ostomy and continence specialized nursing care
Established a working committee to update the competencies in the fall of 2018 (Laura Robbs, Eleanore Howard, Corey Heerschap, Gail Creelman, Vida Johnston, Rosemary Hill, Kim LeBlanc)
Planned exam writing panel planned for late April 2019.
New Exam will be launched in the fall of 2019
10. Update the WOC-EP Administration Process
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
9 ☐ 10 ☒ 11 ☐
Review and revise WOC-EP Policies and all supporting documents to reflect the changes of re-developed education programs. All documents translated into French
Developed & launched a new WOC Institute Registration data base
Developed and launched a new WOC Institute website (Corey Heerschap)
11. Professional development opportunities for NSWOCC members
Values
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1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
The WOC-Institute has started Clinical and Professional Practice Webinar series for our students. Webinars (English and French) have been posted on the NSWOCC website as well. Professional practice topics include: How to search the literature using CINAHL, How to write a consultation note, Transitioning to the role of a consultant, Writing for publication, and How to write a Resume. Additional topics will be added
in the coming months. Foundational Clinical practice webinars are available for Ostomy and Wound management. The clinical practice webinars have been developed for the novice clinician. Future webinars are planned for the advanced clinician.
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Position: Chair WOC-Institute
Name: Kimberly LeBlanc Annual Report Date of Completion: March 26, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 12. Develop the WOC-
Institute Preceptor program through the recruitment and retention
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐ Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Increased the number of continence preceptors to meet student demand and developed an alternative learning plan for students experiencing difficulties securing preceptorships
Launched the Professional Practice Webinar Series to provide ongoing education for NSWOC and aligned Healthcare professionals
Implement the CANMEDS competency based preceptor program to develop preceptors and improve learners evaluation and enrich learner experiences (Summer 2019)
13. Influence raising awareness of wound, ostomy and continence specialized nursing at the under graduate level through a partnership with CASN
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Build recognition of the WOC-Institute at the University and College level, McGill University has developed an undergraduate course in Skin Health. Kim LeBlanc is a guest lecturer and the program director has applied to the WOC-EP
Establishing links with Universities across Canada. Corey Heerschap is guest lecturing at CBU and many AAs and NSWOCs lecture at Western University
14. Provide scholarships/financial awards to reward the achievements of WOC-EP students and to support academic excellence.
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒ Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☐
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
a. Existing: i. Summit Award ( IDEAS) ii. Gail Hawke Trail Blazer Award (BC) iii. Bill Carcary Award ( ConvaTec) – highest marks in the ETNEP Program iv. Ostomy Canada Society WOC-EP student award v. Smith & Nephew Clinical Excellence Award- 2x $1,000
Potential Award Sources
Colorectal Surgeons/Urologist/Vascular -Physician Groups
Canadian Nurses Foundation Advertise for a certification scholarship
New Awards 2019
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Position: Chair WOC-Institute
Name: Kimberly LeBlanc Annual Report Date of Completion: March 26, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Launch an Academic Advisor and Preceptor Awards for outstanding
performance
15. Support excellence in the WOC-Institute Faculty
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Future aims to develop an annual faculty development program
12/13 faculty members will be attending the annual NSWOCC conference, thanks in part to complementary registration provided by the NSWOC to WOC-Institute faculty
16. WOC-Institute Stream at the annual NSWOCC conference
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Plan to offer professional practice workshops (CNA exam prep, writing for publication)
Plan to off the Skin Health Programs as stream at a future conference
17. Exploring possible collaboration with Curtin University in Adelaide Australia to offer our students the opportunity to bridge to a Master’s program and receive a Master’s certificate for the current WOC-EP
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐ Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☒ 11 ☒
Contact with Dr. Kerlyn Carville and Prof Phil Della. Application made to the Pro Vice Chancellor of Curtin to explore the option.
Currently the proposal is with the Vice Provost,
The Australian government supports Australia citizens and residents
to some degree and thus there is a different fee structure
for international students. However, there is a Trans-Tasman
Government Agreement with New Zealand and they can undertake
studies at the same fee schedule. Dr. Carville will be pushing that
Curtin be flexible at least for a trial period of several years and offer
Canadians the same deal.
The plan would be that WOC-EP students undertake our course
which would be given Curtin University credit for recognized learning
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Position: Chair WOC-Institute
Name: Kimberly LeBlanc Annual Report Date of Completion: March 26, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing (CRL) against the first year Grad Certificate units in the Curtin
program. Although the NURS5044 and NURS5045 Specialty
Practice Units 1 & 2 are listed in the course they have a partnership
agreement with the Australian Association of Stomal Therapy Nurses
(AASTN) for them to coordinate the 2 x 2 week clinical practice
modules (placements) each semester and these are given CRL. This
is the way to ensure good clinical experience with good preceptors.
The 4 units listed in the second year comprise the Post-Grad Diploma
units and the 3rd year the two 50 credit (double) units for Masters by
coursework. All the units are online. The plan would be to offer the
Chair of the WOC Institute an Assoc. Prof position and the Chair
would coordinate the Masters 2 units. The project preparation unit
prepares them for undertaking a project.
We would need to arrange for the Canadian nurses to have a focus
on first nation in the Indigenous unit
Course
structure http://handbook.curtin.edu.au/courses/32/321376.html
Currently we are waiting for the Pro Vice Chancellor to accept Dr.
Carville’s proposal that we formally explore this partnership
There would be no cost to NSWOCC or the WOC-Institute. Curtin would obtain their fees when/if students pursue a Master’s degree with the university. This also supports their mandate for International Collaborations.
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Position: Chair WOC-Institute
Name: Kimberly LeBlanc Annual Report Date of Completion: March 26, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 18. Support and encourage
NSWOC research and publication through mentorship and support
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐ Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☒ 7 ☐ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Encourage WOC-EP student publications
Encourage and support NSWOC research through partnerships with NSWOC researchers (Dr. Kevin Woo, Dr. Karen Campbell, Dr. Chris Murphy etc..)
Explore research grants and opportunities
Explore research collaborations with other organizations
Kimberly LeBlanc, PhD, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C)
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Publications Lead – Lina Martins
Position: Publications Lead Report
Name: Lina Martins Annual Report Date of Completion: April 8, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Submit 3 articles for the
NSWOCC Feature Section reflecting clinical, education, research or policy development, of significance, within the timelines as indicated by the NSWOCC-JWOCN affiliation agreement Review/critique or co-author manuscripts/platform articles for submission to JWOCN and peer review consideration
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☐
9 ☐ 10 ☒ 11 ☐
ONGOING article acquisition
All timelines for submission of articles to JWOCN are on schedule as per the JWOCN/NSWOCC agreement
Submissions to-date are included in the document below (includes Feature Section and manuscript/platform article submissions):
Record of
Submissions updated April 8, 2019.docx
2. Maintain communications through The LINK, NSWOCC e-blasts, e-mail, and face-to-face discussions promoting and eliciting membership contributions
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☐
9 ☐ 10 ☒ 11 ☐
ONGOING
The NSWOCC-JWOCN Connection communication message has been included in all of The LINK publications
Editor has reached out to various members to elicit interest in publishing members’ work, thus meeting the goals of our affiliation agreement as well as creating an ongoing list of future publications
3. Listing of previous publications authored by NSWOCC members will be added to our new website
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
Now that our new website is up and running, a repository of previous Canadian authored/co-authored publications in the JWOCN (including the title of the publication, JWOCN edition, author names) will be housed on the website and updated quarterly. This will serve as a resource for our NSWOCC membership
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Position: Publications Lead Report
Name: Lina Martins Annual Report Date of Completion: April 8, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐ 4. Review NSWOCC’s
ongoing performance as a JWOCN affiliate
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☐
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
COMPLETED December 7, 2018
Report submitted to JWOCN Editorial Board on behalf of NSWOCC Editorial Board, outlining submissions to-date and future planned publications
5. Create a ‘pool’ of articles to ensure timely submission to JWOCN
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
ONGOING
Soliciting NSWOC submissions for the Feature Section and/or original manuscripts via NSWOCC conference, email, The LINK, WOC Institute, local educational offerings, and association partners/interest groups such as Ostomy Canada Society and ISTAP
6. Member of the NSWOCC National Conference Planning Committee and Education Subcommittee for: - Conference in Lac
Leamy, Gatineau, Quebec (2019)
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☐ 10 ☒ 11 ☐
IN PROGRESS
Educational program completed and all speakers confirmed
Performing duties as delegated from the National Conference Planning Core Program Leader
7. Soliciting of 2 new Board members to the NSWOCC Editorial Board, as per Terms of Reference
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☐
COMPLETED
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Position: Publications Lead Report
Name: Lina Martins Annual Report Date of Completion: April 8, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 9 ☒ 10 ☒ 11 ☐
8. RNAO Best Practice Guideline “Supporting Adults Who Anticipate or Live with an Ostomy, Second Edition”
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
COMPLETED
As a member of the expert panel – will promote use of this resource to members of our national organization and colleagues nationally and internationally
9. Additional responsibilities to the role of the Publications Lead
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☐
9 ☐ 10 ☒ 11 ☐
ONGOING
Work with NSWOCC Board and NSWOCC Institute Chair to develop the Publications Lead additional role with the association’s current LINK and plan for further development of this publication
10. WOCC(C) recertification IN PROGRESS
To be completed by the end of the year
Lina Martins RN, BScN, MScN, WOCC(C)
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National Conference Planning Lead – Mary Hill
Position: National Conference Planning Lead
Name: Mary Hill Annual Report Date of Completion: April 12, 2017
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Chair: National
Conference Planning Core Program
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
9 ☒ 10 ☐ 11 ☒
Chair the National Conference Planning Committee in organizing and implementing education conferences for NSWOCC
Goals:
To develop a conference program that is innovative and unique to attract participants with a vested interest in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence
Promote networking with colleagues, health care professionals and patients to establish a more integrated community of health care providers caring for patients with wound, ostomy and continence issues.
Collaborate with partners with similar interests in Wound, Ostomy and Continence to share differing perspectives and enrich the educational program through patient centered care.
Provide Leadership Stream to all conference participants.
Provide an opportunity for the CAET Leadership Program 2nd cohort time to begin their course studies and networking
Date: May 24-26, 2019
Venue: Lac-Leamy, 3 Boulevard du Casino, Gatineau, QC J8Y 6X4
Theme: Advancing Specialized Knowledge: Learning that sets you apart!
Committee members
Corporate Program – Cathy Harley
Program Lead and Chair – Mary Hill
Leslie Heath ONT
Monica Frecea ONT
Julie Tjan Thomas ONT
Kim Meeker ONT
Eileen Emmott AB
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Position: National Conference Planning Lead
Name: Mary Hill Annual Report Date of Completion: April 12, 2017
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing
BJ Paproski BC
Louise Samuel Quebec
Denise Nicholson Atlantic
Lina Martins ONT
Kim Mayenburg BC
Local Representative: Christie Cowan Ottawa
Preliminary educational program finalized and posted on Website Oct 1, 2018
As per member’s feedback from conference evaluation, this year’s educational program will be more focused with physician presentations and evidence informed practice. NSWOCs will be showcased. Workshops are back by popular demand.
New this year is the WOC institute stream and an advanced CSWD workshop.
Call for poster abstracts to be on website and eblast to members Oct 1, 2018
Corporate sponsorship finalized and sent to industry partners.
Mary Hill, RN, BScN, MScN, WOCC(C)
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Nominations Chair Report – Jillian Brooke
Position: Nominations Chair
Name: Jillian Brooke Annual Report Date of Completion: April 22, 2019
Project Strategic Outcome Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. A call for Nominations was
posted for the following CAET Board Director and Officer positions:
Treasurer
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☐
Organizational Strategies
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
Treasurer o Corey Heerschap acclaimed to the position
2. An appointment was completed by the NSWOCC Board of Directors in October 2019 to replace existing Board Member Patrice Jull who changed job positions and who was no longer eligible to fill the role as a Regional Director.
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
An E Blast was sent to Alberta members to announce the opportunity for appointment into this RD position to complete the remainder of the term.
Two candidates came forward and were screened by the Nominating Committee and Board
One candidate who met the criteria of Regional Director’s was moved forward and appointed as the into the open RD position until the 2019 AMM in order to fill the vacant position.
This same candidate was nominated and elected for the position and acclaimed. She will start the first new term May 25/19.
3. A call for Nominations was posted for the following elected Director positions
Regional Director - Prairies / NWT / NU
Regional Director – British Columbia and Yukon
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☐
Organizational Strategies
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
Regional Director Prairies: o Jodi Quinlan, Southern Alberta, was acclaimed to the position
Regional Director British Columbia: o Misty Stephens, Surrey BC, was acclaimed to the position
4. Nominations and Elections application documents updated with NSWOCC logo
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒
The 2019 Call for Nominations was published in the September and December 2018 NSWOCC Link and was E Blasted to
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Position: Nominations Chair
Name: Jillian Brooke Annual Report Date of Completion: April 22, 2019
Project Strategic Outcome Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing Organizational Strategies
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
NSWOCC Members between September and December 31, 2018.
Nominations paper work updated with the new NSWOCC logo before it was posted to the NSWOCC website.
Jillian Brooke, RN, BSC(hons), MCIScWH, CETN(C)
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Special Interest Group Reports International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) – Karen Campbell
Position: President ISTAP
Name: Karen Campbell Annual Report Date of Completion: April 16, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. International Best Practice
Recommendations – Skin Tears
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒
Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒
5 ☐ 6 ☒ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Document competed in May 2018
Ongoing dissemination occurring in webinars, conference presentations
2. Bylaw Development Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Bylaws drafted and presented to board
Next step- refinement of Bylaws based on board feedback
3. Social Media Policy Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☐ 10 ☒ 11 ☐
Policy drafted and presented to board
Feedback obtained from board and policy updated
4. Skin Frailty Project Values 1 2 3 4
Project outline developed
Funding secured
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Position: President ISTAP
Name: Karen Campbell Annual Report Date of Completion: April 16, 2019
Project Strategic Alignment and Outcomes
Progress Report
Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing Strategic Priorities
1 2 3 ☐ 4
5 ☐ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐ 5. Securing an ICD Code for
Skin Tears through the World Health Organization (WHO)
Values
1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐
Strategic Priorities
1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐
5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐
9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐
Working on an initiative to secure an ICD code for skin tears through WHO
Karen E Campbell PhD, RN, NSWOC
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