At Mission's Wound Therapy Center, WOCNs (wound, ostomy and continence nurses) provide acute and rehabilitative care for people with disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and integumentary systems. WOCNs are registered nurses with specialized training in wound care, enterostomal therapy and continence treatment. In addition to direct patient care, their services include education, counseling and research.
Wound/Skin Care Services
- Clinical trials Sleep surfaces/pressure
- Conservative bedside debridement Tube stabilization
- Pouching systems Unna boots
- Risk assessment
- Vacuum assist closure (VAC) systems
Ostomy Services
- Appliance selection/fitting Pre- and post-operative instruction
- Clinical management Rehabilitation
- Irrigation Sexual counseling
- Patient/family education Stoma site marking
- Peristomal skin care
Continence Services
- Biofeedback and electrical stimulation
- Clean intermittent catheterization instruction
- Bladder training programs/management
- Containment devices
WOCNs are also certified foot care specialists. Please click here for more information on this service at Mission's Wound Therapy Center - Foot Care Clinic.
For more information please call the Wound Therapy Center at
828-213-4600 or call us toll free at 888-737-0098.
To learn more about wound, ostomy, continence nurses, you may wish to consult the following website: http://www.wocn.org.
