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As of today, the following are the total number of Ostomy Care Registered Nurses nationally, in your State, and near your location.
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Medicare
The following are the total number of Ostomy Care Registered Nurses who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
The diagram below shows all the Ostomy Care Registered Nurses across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do Ostomy Care Registered Nurses do?
Ostomy Care Nurses, also known as Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) Nurses or Stoma Nurses, provide specialized pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing ostomy surgery, including ileostomies, colostomies, and urostomies.
Their work involves educating patients and families on the use of ostomy products, managing stoma and peristomal skin health, troubleshooting problems such as leaks, and offering emotional support to improve quality of life.
What they do
Troubleshooting: Assisting patients in resolving common issues, such as appliance leaks, skin irritation, or other stoma-related problems.
Pre-operative Counseling: Guiding patients on what to expect before surgery, including identifying the best stoma location.
Post-operative Care: Providing direct care for the stoma, assessing the peristomal skin, and managing complications.
Product Management: Assisting patients in selecting and fitting appropriate ostomy pouching systems.
Education: Teaching patients and their families how to manage their ostomy, including changing pouches, maintaining skin health, and understanding lifestyle adjustments.
Support: Offering both physical and emotional support to help patients adapt to living with an ostomy, including addressing issues like anxiety, body image, and low self-esteem.
Collaboration: Working with other members of the healthcare team to create personalized care plans and ensure a holistic approach to patient care.