Enterostomal Therapy
The Wayne Hospital enterostomal therapy department has been in existence since the early 1970’s. At that time, the primary requirement for an “ET” was a stoma of your own or a close family member with a stoma. This shared personal experience made a huge difference in the quality of life for ostomy patients.
With the changing face of nursing and increasing complexity of healthcare, the role of "ET" came to be a board-certified nurse. The name has changed to Wound Ostomy & Continence Nurse to reflect the expansion of clinical practice.
A Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) has demonstrated knowledge in the assessment, management, and product selection for wounds caused by pressure ulcers, venous and arterial disease, diabetes, draining incisions, and traumatic injuries. A Certified Ostomy Care Nurse (COCN) has demonstrated knowledge in the assessment, management, and product selection for patients in the preoperative and postoperative phases of surgery, whether it is for an ileostomy, colostomy, urinary diversion, or fistula. These nurses also do ongoing management and problem solving.
Wayne Hospital’s CWCN/COCN may be reached at extension 5205.