April 17-21, 2023 is NSWOC Week!
This year, we will be promoting a campaign highlighting the many ways that NSWOCs are indispensable, including references for even more information. The flyer at the bottom of this post is just the tip of the iceberg - stay tuned for the full promotional material to come during NSWOC Week! In the meantime, please see the main campaign points below:
As the “Fighting Force” for Wound, Ostomy and Continence patients, NSWOCs prove they are indispensable because:
NSWOCs will advocate for better patient care (Baker 2001).
NSWOCs prevent ostomy complications, reducing hospital readmission rates (Medley, 2014).
NSWOCs lower emergency room visits and decrease hospital readmissions (Baich et al., 2010).
When NSWOCs aren’t there, wound care costs go up (Heerschap & Duff, 2021).
NSWOCs help prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), and incontinence-associated dermatitis (Medley, 2014).
NSWOCs support pressure injury prevention (Boyle, Bergquist-Beringer, & Cramer, 2017).
Many points are drawn from the Power of 3 campaign, which also has its own presentation file, social media assets, white paper, and more! To view the Power of 3, please click the button below.
Submit your story: Why do you think NSWOCs are indispensable?
NSWOCC wants you to send in a submission of why you think NSWOCs are indispensable in your town, region, facility, or even across the country! Send your story in an email to office@nswoc.ca as a written blog/article, short message, video, or any other creative format! We will make sure to feature it on social media and our website during NSWOC Week.
Join the campaign: Submit your photo
Be a part of our NSWOC Week campaign posts by sharing a photo of yourself and your colleagues in NSWOC gear - a lab coat, “We Will WOC You” T-Shirts, with an NSWOC mug, or any other gear you have!
Save the Dates: a Full Week of Virtual Events!
Keep your calendars open! On Monday, April 17, Tuesday, April 18, Wednesday, April 19, and Thursday, April 20, NSWOCC will be hosting a series of virtual educational and celebratory webinars featuring special legacy guests and NSWOC experts. More information will be announced soon!
Share how you are celebrating NSWOC Week using #IndispensableNSWOCs
Leading up to NSWOC Week, and during the week, make sure to use the hashtag #IndispensableNSWOCs so we can follow and re-share how you’re celebrating on social media!
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