September 23-25, 2021Embassy Suites in
Noblesville, Indiana
Provide evidence-based knowledge ofthe latest techniques, applications, andtreatments related to wound, ostomy,
and continence care.Discuss advances in clinical knowledge
and practice impacting individualsaffected by wound, ostomy, and
continence care.Participate in networking opportunities
and collaboration with otherconference participants.
CE Information
This activity has been submitted to theOhio Nurses Association for approval toaward contact hours. The Ohio Nurses
Association is accredited as anapprover of nursing continuing
professional development by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center's
Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91)
Successful completion is commensuratewith participation and submission of postconference evaluation and questionnaire.
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Target AudienceThis conference is for nurses in allsettings working with patients with
wounds, ostomies and/or continenceissues. We also invite APNs, nurse
managers, nurse administrators, nurseeducators and physical therapists.
Nursing students are always welcome.
Early Bird Attendee ConferenceRegistration: $170.00(applies until July 31)
Attendee Conference Registration:
$200.00
There are no single day rates offered forthis conference. There are no refunds on
registration but the registration istransferable.
LocationEmbassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville
Indianapolis Conference Center13700 Conference Center Dr South
Noblesville, IN 46060
Thursday, Sept. 23
9:00-4:30 PM - Registration
10:00 AM - MER Board Meeting
1:30-2:30 PM - WOC Leadership RoleDea Kent DNP, APRN, CWOCN,
President WOCN®
2:30-2:40 PM - Break
2:40-3:40 PM - IAD Beyond the BasicsJulia Colliflower MHA, BSN, RN,
CWON
3:40-3:50 PM - Break
3:50-4:50 PM - Thermal InjuriesBrett Hartmen MD
4:50-5:30 PM - Break
5:30-6:00 PM - President WelcomeDebra Crawford MSN, RN, CWOCN,
CFCN
6:00-8:00 PM - Opening Receptionand Vendor Hall
Friday, Sept. 24
7:00-8:00 AM - Registration
8:00-9:00 AM - Navigating Challengesof 2020 to Cultivate WOC PracticeJoy Pittman PhD, ANP-BC, FNP-BC,
CWOCN, FAAN
9:00-10:00 AM - Vendor Hall / Break
10:00-11:00 AM - Urinary DiversionsShelly King MSN, CPNP, BSN, RN
11:00-12:00 PM - Member Meeting
12:00-2:00 PM - Vendor Hall / Lunch
2:00-3:00 PM - COVID SkinManifestations
Kelly Jaszarowski MSN, RN, CNS, ANP,CWOCN, and Melinda Hickey RN-BC,
BSN, CWON
3:00-3:10 PM - Break
3:10-4:10 PM - Peristomal SkinAssessment, Dr. Joy Pittman and
Kelly Jaszarowski
4:10-4:20 PM - Break
4:20-5:20 PM - Pilonidal CystManagement
Fred Rescorla MD
5:30-6:00 PM - Cocktail Hour
6:00-8:30 PM - Dinner Symposia
Saturday, Sept. 25
8:00-9:00 AM - Hidradenitis CareDion Chavis MD
9:00-9:10 AM - Break
9:10-10:10 AM - Fistula Management
Patrick White MD
10:10-10:20 AM - Break
10:20-11:20 AM - Norma GIllThompson Oration: Difficult
Ostomies, Linda Coulter RN, CWOCN,BS, BSN, MS
11:20-11:50 AM - Closing Remarks