Improving Outcomes in Ostomates: Is Soft Convexity the Key to a Successful Transition?

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The transition of ostomy patients from acute care to post-acute or home-based care can be a fragmented experience, leading to the increased risk of peristomal complications and adverse care outcomes for the patient. It's critical that care organizations provide staff and patients with the proper knowledge, resources, and tools to effectively support their wellness journey.  

Join us Wednesday, April 17, at 2 PM ET as Sue Grafton and Wil Walker delve into the unique challenges of newly created ostomies while navigating different ostomy care settings. They will also equip you with the tools and strategies to enhance the care and support provided to your ostomy patients. 

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Understand the challenges and risks associated with navigating care settings. 
Explore the impact of fragmented care on peristomal skin complications. 
Discover practical tools and strategies to support ostomy patients in their transition.

If you cannot attend the live webinar, we still encourage you to register, as all registrants will receive an email with a link to the recording and resources.

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Presenters

Sue Grafton, RN, BSN, CWON

Clinical Support Manager | McKesson Medical Surgical

Sue Grafton is a registered nurse and Certified Wound and Ostomy Nurse in Baltimore with 25 years of experience in home health care. She has been a C-W-O-N for 18 years and is passionate about empowering individuals to participate in their healing. Grafton has been an active member of the Baltimore affiliate WOCN, holding regional and local positions on the board, and has chaired and presented at the Ostomy Education Day. She has also acted as a clinical consultant for a local HME pharmacy. Grafton currently works as a clinical support manager for McKesson Medical-Surgical, educating post-acute care clinicians on wound management, formulary development, and product selection, and is a member of WOCN, serves on the SAWC host committee, and sits on the AA HomeCare workgroups for Urology/Ostomy and Wound.
Wil Walker, MBA, BSN, RN, WOC

Clinical Resource Manager | Hollister

Wil Walker has been employed with Hollister for 17 years and is currently a Clinical Resource Manager for U.S. Ostomy. He previously held roles in Global Clinical Education supporting the U.S. and Latin America and worked as a Product Manager for Hollister’s Critical Care business. Walker is responsible for clinical support, presenting educational content, engaging with key opinion leaders, and leading the Hollister U.S. Ostomy Clinical Advisory Board. Walker completed his WOC Nurse training at the Cleveland Clinic. He is a native of the New Orleans area and currently resides in the Chicago suburbs.