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Care Management and Problem Solving

 Request assistance from the WOCN clinical team by email:
wocn@vnsny.org or by calling any of the 3 WOCN.
 Assess the patient’s emotional response to the change in
body image and coping; consider SW referral.

 Provide Ostomy Support group information:

 United Ostomy Association of America (UOAA) 1-800-
826-0826

Resources

Patient Education Materials

 Provide VNSNY Education Booklets
 WOCN Best Practice Guidelines
 Industry and Support Groups provide both written material
and online resources

 Request an Ostomy Consult in HCHB coordination note –
“Wound Consult Request”.

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